This size category, while somewhat smaller than in other coastal regions, allows captains to take the best advantage of winding rivers, inlets, and the open waters. A number of independent captains are also affiliated with booking associations to assist with individual and group charters. Blythe Island Regional Park Gas and oil, floating docks, soft drinks, ice, ramp, hoist, live and dead bait, public phone, camping. Transient docking slips open year bound, trailer launch, hoist and fork lift launching, general repair services, gas and diesel, dry storage and wet slips, live bait. Full service marina with 60-ton travel lift, mechanic on duty full time, wet and dry storage, electric hoist, gas, diesel, tackle, live and dead bait, food, beer, soft drinks, ice.
Many marinas also offer both live and dead bait on the premises.
Crabbing is good from piers, docks, and bridges, too. Purchase crab traps from hardware tackle, or department stores and use chicken parts for bait. Local tide charts are widely available throughout the community. All power craft must be launched from approved ramp areas. Wind-powered craft, while not required by law to maintain a measured distance, should approach swimming and wading areas with extreme caution during launching and beaching maneuvers.