Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Downey that we know of. The closest is Davies Launch Ramp in Long Beach, about 13 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Downey
- 13 mi Davies Launch Ramp Long Beach Boat ramp
- 14 mi Seal Beach Municipal Pier Seal Beach Fishing pier
- 15 mi Entradero Park Boat Ramp Redondo Beach Boat ramp
- 16 mi Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp Baldwin Park Boat ramp
- 16 mi Fishing Pier in Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Fishing pier
- 18 mi Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 20 mi Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 21 mi Point Vicente Fishing Access Rancho Palos Verdes Fishing pier
- 21 mi Huntington Beach Pier Huntington Beach Fishing pier
- 22 mi Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Boat Ramp San Dimas Boat ramp
What the area around Downey offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 4 |
Water you can reach from here: San Gabriel River, Entradero Basin, Santa Fe Lake, Outer Bolsa Bay, Marina del Rey, Linnie Canal, Pelican Cove, Puddingstone Reservoir.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
State agency for public boat access: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Heading out in Downey? launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Where can you launch a boat near Downey, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Downey itself. The closest is Davies Launch Ramp in Long Beach, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Seal Beach Municipal Pier (Seal Beach, 14 miles), Entradero Park Boat Ramp (Redondo Beach, 15 miles) and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Baldwin Park, 16 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Downey?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Tell us and we'll add it.