20235 Harbor Cir, Quinby, VA 23423, USA
Quinby Harbor Launch Site is a public boat ramp located at 20235 Harbor Cir in Quinby, Virginia, on the Eastern Shore near the barrier islands of the Chesapeake Bay's seaside coast.
No posted hours were found for this ramp, so boaters should plan visits during daylight hours and check locally for any seasonal restrictions. No permit or fee information is listed, but calling the site at (757) 787-5700 ahead of time can confirm current requirements.
The parking lot includes wheelchair-accessible spaces, making the site usable for boaters with mobility needs. The ramp sits at approximately 37.5494° N, -75.7323° W, giving direct access to Quinby Harbor and the surrounding tidal creeks that lead out to the Atlantic side of the Eastern Shore.
Quinby Harbor is a working watermen's harbor, and the surrounding waters offer access to Wachapreague Inlet, the barrier island marshes, and productive fishing grounds for flounder, striped bass, and other coastal species. The area is popular for both recreational anglers and those heading out toward the seaside bays for boating and shellfishing.
Best suited for: Local anglers, small boat owners, and those launching for trips into the seaside marshes and inlets near Quinby.
What visitors say
Mostly positiveQuinby Harbor Launch Site is a well-maintained, uncrowded public boat ramp that operates on an honor system for launch fees and is primarily used by locals. The area offers beautiful natural surroundings with abundant wildlife, including fiddler crabs visible along the shore. Boaters should be aware that at low tide, the water becomes very shallow (under 2 feet in places) and the channel is narrow, requiring careful navigation.
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