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Apalachee Bay

Bay in Florida · 216,343 acres · near Crawfordville, Panacea

Aerial view of Apalachee Bay, December 2022
Aerial view of Apalachee Bay, December 2022 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Apalachee Bay is a 216,343-acre bay near Crawfordville and Panacea in Florida, with 4 public boat ramps and 2 carry-in launches listed here. 1 launch is listed as free.

Channel depths in feet from the Army Corps' surveys of April 21, 2026. Not for navigation.

Channel surveys

  • Panacea Harbor
    Condition survey of April 21, 2026 by the Mobile District. Least depth in the channel: 2.3 ft; project depth 8 ft. Survey sheet (PDF)

US Army Corps of Engineers hydrographic surveys, from eHydro. A survey shows the bottom on the day it was made; channels shoal after high water and change with dredging. Not for navigation.

Boat launches on Apalachee Bay

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Apalachee Bay talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q1215321