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We received the Sunday sample results from FWC. “The water samples collected in response to the discolored water and dead fish within Cinco Bayou contained a mixed assemblage of algae with no dominant species. Based on these samples and the environmental data, the likely cause for the event was the low dissolved oxygen.” So these results say a specific algae (that is tested for) is not the culprit. BUT, it very well could have been another microorganism feeding on the waste that depleted the O2. We will pass along Wednesdays sample results when we receive them.
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Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp Closure

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08/14/2026 12:00 am

Advisory:

As part of the ongoing improvements to the Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp area, the entire boat ramp will be closed beginning Friday evening, Aug. 14, 2026, through Monday morning, Aug. 17 at sunrise.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Completion of the new parking lot area is expected in the coming weeks.

Other boat ramp locations include:

  • Water Street Boat Ramp – 99 Water Street, Fort Walton Beach
  • Liza Jackson Park Boat Ramp – 338 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Marler Park Boat Ramp – 1275 Santa Rosa Blvd, Okaloosa Island, FL 32548
  • Meigs Park Boat Ramp – 45 Meigs Dr, Shalimar, FL 32579
  • Walkedge Boat Ramp – 201 Walkedge Dr SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Ricky Street Boat Ramp – Corner of Harris Road and Rickey Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Cinco Bayou Improvements include:

  • A new bathroom
  • 16-18 parking spaces for boat trailers
  • Improved access to the boat ramp
  • Landscaping
  • Future dock improvements planned
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