mbeauc636 wrote:
So with the hump and hole and all can you launch a boat right now ? Got a Princecraft Pro 172. I read the post to keep close to the dock etc... I assume the docks are still there this week ? We are coming down from Ottawa Friday the 26th morning and planning on fishing Long Reach up to Hay Bay. Was planning on staying overnight at FoxMotorInn.
Is Picton better for fishing and launching at this time ? How much farther is driving there ?
I want to avoid the larger part of the lake maybe up to Hay Bay but not farther.
I'll post our results next week !
Yes the docks are still in.You will be alright putting your princecraft in, just take a walk on the dock and see where the hump is before you unload so you know where it is. Make sure you leave your motor fully tilted up until you get past the hump. I launched my 20 ft deep V there on Sunday OK but I don't think I had much more than an inch of clearance between the hull and the rocks. If the lake drops anymore the launch will be useless. I am not sure if the hump is all the way across the whole width of the launch but I bet it is, plus if you try to unload on the far side you need a really long rope. As far as driving to Picton it will be another 1/2 an hour for you, but it is a better launch with the low water conditions.