Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe know of one fishing pier in and around Saint Simons Island. Fishing piers let you cast into deeper water without a boat. Many are free, some charge a small daily fee, and the rules for licenses depend on the state.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesIn and around Saint Simons Island we know of jekyll island fishing center.
In Georgia you generally need a regular fishing license on a pier, just as from shore. Kids and free fishing days may be exempt.
More places near Saint Simons Island are on the map; good to know before you go: Fishing from a pier: what to know. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Saint Simons Island, GA.