# What are the transient docking policies, fuel availability, and slip dimensions at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?

**Category:** Visitor Guide
**Verified:** 2026-06-15
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## Quick answer

Ashbridges Bay offers transient overnight slips accommodating vessels up to a 40-foot LOA, with fuel available daily from 08:00 to 18:00 and VHF Channel 68 for communication.

## Detailed answer

Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch and Marina provides comprehensive transient docking facilities designed to accommodate visiting boaters seeking overnight accommodations. The maximum length overall (LOA) for transient slips is strictly capped at 40 feet, with a maximum beam width of 15 feet. Transient slip assignments are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and during peak summer weekends, the average waiting time for a guaranteed slip can exceed 2 hours; therefore, advance reservations via phone or VHF are highly recommended. The standard overnight transient docking fee is $3.50 per foot, per night. For marina communications, all visiting boaters must hail the harbor master on VHF Channel 68 prior to approaching the fuel dock or transient basin. The fuel dock, conveniently located adjacent to the main launch ramps, operates daily from 08:00 to 18:00 between May 15 and October 15, offering both recreational gasoline and diesel. Additionally, complimentary pump-out facilities are available at the fuel dock during operating hours to ensure environmental compliance. Boaters should note that depths at the transient slips maintain a minimum of 5 feet at low water, making it suitable for most shallow-draft vessels.

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