Sunbury Boat Ramp and its fishing pier offer two ways to visit the Medway River in Liberty County, Georgia: bring fishing gear for a shore-based outing, or bring a boat and use the public ramp. The first decision is where your activity belongs. A fishing spot, a launching lane and a courtesy dock serve different purposes, even when they share one access site.
Where is the public Sunbury landing?
Georgia DNR’s accessible saltwater-fishing directory lists Sunbury Boat Ramp Pier, 3295 Fort Morris Road, Midway, GA 31320. The accompanying public-fishing table identifies the waterbody as the Medway River and records 31.76448, -81.27813.
DNR’s Sunbury Boat Ramp page gives the road approach: from I-95 Exit 76, travel east on Georgia Highway 38 for 4.4 miles, turn left onto Fort Morris Road for 3.1 miles, take the right fork past Fort Morris Historic Site, and continue another 0.3 miles to the ramp at the road’s end. Use current road signs and the access name for the final approach.
The Liberty County visitor guide uses 3320 Fort Morris Road for Sunbury Fishing Pier. Because the street numbers differ, save DNR’s coordinates and ramp directions alongside the name. Look for the public landing rather than treating a nearby restaurant or marina driveway as the same entrance.
Choose a pier visit or a boat launch
| Your outing | How to approach it |
|---|---|
| Fishing from land | Locate the designated fishing area before carrying rods and a cooler. Keep casting lines and gear clear of boat-handling space. |
| Launching a boat | DNR lists one double-lane paved ramp, paved parking and a courtesy dock. Prepare gear before occupying a launching lane and check the ramp surface before backing down. |
| Paddling | Inspect the transfer and carrying route first. Plan for tidal current, boat traffic and the return trip; a paved ramp does not establish an easy kayak transfer at every water level. |
A courtesy dock helps people board, launch and retrieve boats. Leave room for those movements and follow posted limits. A public launching facility should not be treated as an overnight slip, guaranteed long-term tie-up or reserved fishing station.
Parking, restrooms and accessible features
DNR’s ramp page lists paved parking and restrooms. Its accessible-fishing inventory also marks an accessible fishing structure, accessible parking, paved paths between parking and fishing, and wheelchair fishing cutouts in the rails. These are useful planning details; they do not establish the condition of every surface or whether a restroom is operating on a particular day.
If a clear paved route, restroom or specific rail arrangement is essential, confirm conditions before making a special trip and inspect the approach before unloading. Keep accessible spaces and the path to the pier free of trailers, chairs and tackle. Park only in designated spaces; if legal parking is full, choose a different time or destination.
Current opening hours, fees and parking capacity are not established by the source pages used here. Check signs at the landing and consult DNR’s alerts and closures page before departure. Do not assume that a historic reopening notice describes today’s dock condition.
Account for the Medway River’s tidal setting
This is a coastal river outing. DNR’s coastal boating guidance explains that tides and currents affect Georgia’s creeks and rivers and that erosion can create drop-offs at the foot of ramps. Check local tide predictions, wind and weather before deciding when to launch and return.
For a trailered boat, inspect how far the usable ramp extends at the current water level. Avoid assuming the pavement continues beneath the water simply because another rig launched earlier. For a kayak, choose a route you can safely reverse if current or wind increases; arrange any separate takeout before leaving shore.
Wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or paddling, protect a communication device from water and tell someone your return plan. A map pin for the landing is not a nautical chart, depth guarantee or recommended route to the sound. A short first visit from land can help you understand the access before bringing a craft.
Fishing rules and what to pack
The county visitor guide identifies redfish, trout and black drum among the area’s fishing interests. Treat that as local context rather than a catch forecast for the pier. Water conditions, season and your chosen method still matter.
Review Georgia DNR’s fishing-license and Saltwater Information Program guidance before casting. Saltwater anglers generally need the appropriate fishing license plus the free SIP permit, subject to applicable exemptions. The SIP permit requires annual renewal even when a fishing license lasts longer.
Check the current finfish seasons, size and possession limits for any fish you intend to keep. Pack a measuring device, pliers and a bag for discarded line, along with drinking water, sun protection and insect protection. Keep hooks secured while walking between the parking area and the water.
Add history or compare another coastal access
DNR’s directions take you past Fort Morris State Historic Site. It is a separate historic attraction with earthworks, a visitor center, picnic area and nature trail. Check its own admission and operating information if you want to combine the two stops; the landing’s access does not establish the historic site’s hours.
For other coastal fishing choices, compare our Fort McAllister Ogeechee River and Redbird Creek pier guide and Tivoli River Fishing Pier & Kayak Launch guide. These are separate destinations around Richmond Hill, not additional Sunbury entrances or a suggested continuous paddling route.
Find more options in our Georgia guides and Destinations directory. You can also visit the Outdoor Adventures shop for outdoor-inspired merchandise.
Map: Sunbury Boat Ramp Pier
The map uses DNR’s recorded pier location, 31.76448, -81.27813, for land-side arrival orientation. Follow public-access signs for the usable parking and walking route. It does not identify private marina services or mark a boating route.
Leave a Reply