Tom Jackson Public Boat Ramp Closed For 2014 Bassmaster Classic

B.A.S.S. will have exclusive use of the (otherwise) public boat ramp at Tom Jackson Park in Guntersville, during the week of the Bassmaster Classic – Feb 17 – Feb 24, 2014. Below is the official word from B.A.S.S. along with a list of ramps available for public use:

GUNTERSVILLLE, Ala. — The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has granted permission to B.A.S.S. to close the Tom Jackson Public Boat Ramp on Lake Guntersville during the week of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic competition.

The ramp and associated parking areas will be closed from Monday, Feb. 17, at 12:01 a.m. through Monday, Feb. 24, at 11:59 p.m. for the Classic. The Tom Jackson ramp is located at Civitan Park, Guntersville, AL 35976.
Alternate ramps are available for the public to launch boats on Lake Guntersville. They include the following:

Browns Creek Public Access (2 miles)

Ala. Hwy. 69 N.
Guntersville, AL 36976

Guntersville State Park (10 miles)

Aubrey Carr Scenic Dr.
Guntersville, AL 36976

Claysville Public Access (4 miles)

U.S. Hwy. 431 N.
Guntersville, AL 35976

Seibold Creek Public Access (9 miles)

Serenity Rd.
Guntersville, AL 35976

Steel Ford Access (2 miles)

Thomas Ave.
Guntersville, AL 36976

Val Monte Road Public Access (4 miles)

Val Monte Rd.
Guntersville, AL 36976

Beech Creek Public Access (6 miles)

Marshall County Rd. 14
Guntersville, AL 36976

Honeycomb Creek Public Access (10 miles)

U.S. Hwy. 431 N.
Grant, AL 35747