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Boat Launch · Hamilton County

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED, Chickamauga Lake

1 ramp, 1 lane, canoe / kayak landing. 7 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Captains who run Chickamauga Lake, with their own phone numbers. You call and book with them directly.

Capt. Paul Johnson · Chattanooga

Paul Johnson Guide Service

Largemouth, spotted, smallmouthCall 423-598-9083pauljohnsonguideservice.com

Steve Kite and Chris Coleman · Chattanooga

Chattanooga Fishing Guides

BassCall 423-240-5389chattanoogafishingguides.com

Richard Simms and six guides · Chattanooga

Scenic City Fishing Charters

Trophy catfish, walleye, crappie, bass, striper, saugersceniccityfishing.com

All 4 guides on Chickamauga and Nickajack

What to bring

Tackle for Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

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How to get there

Getting to Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED is a public boat launch on Chickamauga Lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee, run by TWRA/TVA.

TWRA holds no written directions for Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED. Use the coordinates below, which come straight from the state’s access record and drop you on the access point itself rather than on the nearest town.

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED is 7.4 miles south of Soddy-Daisy, the nearest town with its own page here. The county seat, Chattanooga, is 10 miles to the south-west. The closest other public access is Pecan Point, 0.5 miles to the north on the same water. For bait, Talkin’ Tackle Outfitter & Lodge in Hixson is about 4 miles away.

Coordinates 35.13300, -85.16170

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Aerial view of Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED
Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Free to launch 2.5 out of 5 Facilities 2.5 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Everything below comes from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s own public access record for Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here. 1 lane.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Open 24 hours

TWRA records round the clock access, so early starts are fine.

Not recorded here: fishing pier, restrooms, camping. Worth knowing before a long drive with the family.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Chickamauga Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

largemouth basssmallmouth bassspotted basscrappiebluegillredear sunfishstriped basswalleyesauger

Meigs County holds the mid-lake water where the reservoir slows into sloughs and embayments; TWRA’s stocking programme lifted average angler catch weight from 1.42 lb to consistently over 3 lb, and crappie surveys average 2.85 fish per hour at 0.76–0.80 lb.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

What you can keep from Chickamauga Lake at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED. TWRA sets 3 rules just for Chickamauga Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combined15 in minimumChickamauga Lake rule
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimum, only one over 16 inSame rule covers spotted, Alabama and hybrid bass: only one of these over 16 in per day
Spotted bass5 black bass combinedNo minimum, only one over 16 inIncludes Alabama bass and hybrids
Crappie1510 in minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Redear sunfish20No minimumStatewide
Striped bass2 striped and hybrid combined15 in minimumStatewide
Walleye516 in minimumStatewide
Sauger1015 in minimumStatewide

Other rules on Chickamauga Lake

  • Hiwassee Refuge closed to all use Nov 15–end of Feb except the wildlife viewing area; fishing allowed on the main river channel through the refuge.

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

24 public boat launches in Hamilton County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Chickamauga Lake around Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

What the water at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Chickamauga Lake, TennesseeChickamauga LakeOpen the Chickamauga Lake page →George Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domainNickajack Lake, TennesseeNickajack LakeOpen the Nickajack Lake page →Bryce Edwards from San Jose, CA, USA / CC BY 2.0Chickamauga Lake, TennesseeChickamauga LakeOpen the Chickamauga Lake page →Tennessee Valley Authority / Public domainNickajack Lake, TennesseeNickajack LakeOpen the Nickajack Lake page →RebelCowboySnB Marlon N Weldon / CC BY-SA 3.0Chickamauga Lake, TennesseeChickamauga LakeOpen the Chickamauga Lake page →Tennessee Valley Authority / Public domainNickajack Lake, TennesseeNickajack LakeOpen the Nickajack Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 4.0

Next one along

More Chickamauga Lake access near Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

The closest other public access points on Chickamauga Lake, measured straight line from Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAPecan Point0.5 miles north1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.14060, -85.16290Launch fee3.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · Private LandHixson Marina0.9 miles north-west1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →35.14110, -85.17460Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesMarinaChattanooga Yacht Club1.1 miles south-eastDirections and detail →35.12247, -85.14677Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRATyner Boat Ramp1.3 miles south-east1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.12120, -85.14350Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRA/TVAHarrison1.4 miles east1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.12870, -85.13700Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TDECBooker T. Washington State Park1.8 miles south-westHWY 58 to Champion Road1 ramp, 2 lanesfishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.11060, -85.17980
All 51 access points on Chickamauga Lake

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED, including North Chickamauga Creek, Nickajack Lake and Chickamauga Reservoir / Wolftever Creek. Handy when the wind is wrong on Chickamauga Lake or the ramp is busy.

Fee not listed1.5 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · TWRANorth Chickamauga Creek Paddle LaunchNorth Chickamauga Creek · 3.8 miles westcanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.14078, -85.22928Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyTN RiverparkNickajack Lake · 4.6 miles south-west1 ramp, 2 lanesaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.10233, -85.23494Free1.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · TWRAShropshire FordChickamauga Reservoir / Wolftever Creek · 4.7 miles eastDirections and detail →35.13410, -85.07715Free3 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · CountyTN River Park PierNickajack Lake · 5.7 miles south-westfishing pierrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.09790, -85.25310Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyTN River ParkNickajack Lake · 5.8 miles south-west1 ramp, 3 lanesfishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.09630, -85.25520Launch fee2.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · CityRoss’s LandingNickajack Lake · 10.0 miles south-westI-24 to 27 N to MLK W, end of MLK, right at light, about 3/4 mile on leftrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.05680, -85.31260

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

The closest shops to Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED that this site has checked. Talkin’ Tackle Outfitter & Lodge in Hixson is nearest, about 4 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Hixson · about 4 milesTalkin’ Tackle Outfitter & LodgeFly shop and outfitter. Flies, leader, licences and local water advice.Directions and phone →Chattanooga · about 5 milesJack’s Bait & Tackle ShopLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Chattanooga · about 7 milesAcademy Sports + OutdoorsChain sporting goods. Rods, reels, line, terminal tackle and a licence counter.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Can you launch a boat at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

Yes. TWRA records Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. TWRA records it as free to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence to fish here, and a trout supplemental on top of it if you plan to keep trout. It is the same rule at every public access point in the state.

What fish are in the water at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

Chickamauga Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass, walleye and sauger. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

Talkin’ Tackle Outfitter & Lodge in Hixson is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 4 miles from Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED. Jack’s Bait & Tackle Shop in Chattanooga is next, about 5 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

No restroom is recorded here. Most TWRA ramps have none, so plan for that on a long day.

Who runs Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED?

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED is listed under TWRA/TVA in TWRA’s public access database. The owner is worth knowing because it usually decides whether there is a fee, whether the gate is locked overnight, and who to ring when a ramp is closed for repair.

Where to next

Around Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED

Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Chickamauga Lake51 public access points across 3 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Hamilton CountyEvery public spot in Hamilton County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listHamilton County spot listAll 44 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near ChattanoogaShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near Soddy-DaisyEverything within about 30 miles of Soddy-Daisy, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Vincent Road Ramp-CLOSED, and who knows it

Guides and charters on this site are listed by the water they run, so you can ring the captain who fishes Chickamauga Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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