Cherokee Landing Boat Ramp, Bait and Tackle

Cherokee Landing is a commercially operated boat ramp providing public access to Bear Creek in Youngstown, Bay County, Florida. The facility is a stand-alone ramp currently open for business and includes a bait and tackle shop on-site, making it a convenient launch point for anglers and recreational boaters.

Bear Creek is a medium-sized river (Stream Order 5) with a total length of 21.52 miles and a significant gradient of 62.4 feet per mile, indicating it's a relatively fast-flowing headwater stream with considerable elevation change. With an average flow of 8.39 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.23 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate current conditions. The drainage area of 89 square miles supports typical warm-water fishery including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish, making this an appealing destination for both anglers and paddlers seeking an active waterway.