Anyone know launch status?

[RodBuster]

Hi,

I was wondering if some of you folks that live close by know the accessibility of the launches at Sodus, Pultneyville, Bear Creek, or Oak Orchard.

I want to hit the water in the next week or so.

Thanks much!

[muskybob]

Oswego too.

[Mick]

The last time I was at the Pointe at the Oak was Sunday night and the only open water was from the launch ramps to the lake , but there was snow in front of the ramps and I don't think they put the floating docks in on both sides of the river until next month. Most of the Oak orchard was still frozen up but melting(guys were ice fishing Saturday, but not Sunday) so there is probably going to be lots of ice in the river for a while. There may not even be open water. I will be down there tommorrow afternoon so I can update conditions Wed. night. Remember that it's not a good idea to go out in the lake alone, as if anything happens there may not be much anyone else can do to help. Use the buddy system. I mean at least 2 boats if you can get out there. Wait a little while and there will be other boats out fishing. Those are just the conditions at the Oak. Other ports may be different. Just trying to help. - Mick

[reeltime]

I know the launch at sodus point is open enough to launch small boats, they were retrieving the sunken snow machines today. there is a lot of flow ice and still good ice cover on the bay. You may be able to launch and get out the chute but if the wind changes directions you may be in for a tough return.

the ice is still very heavy on the shore line with a good amount of floating ice in tight.

good luck if you venture out.

[seasquirrel]

Oswego is said to have two feet of ice in the harbor still. It will be a while for Oswego.

[muskybob]

Oswego is said to have two feet of ice in the harbor still. It will be a while for Oswego.

ARGGGGGHHHH!!!

[Time Out]

Irondeqouit is open to the lake, Bear creek has snow on the ramp but can get in if creative and the boat isnt to big, Id say under 16'. You may want to bring a shovel.

Jeff

[W.W.IV.]

One ramp was open tuesday but if you get out on the lake and a west south west wind breaks the ice loose you won't get back in the bay. The ramp on the Jenny is open and one boat was out.

[RodBuster]

Thanks to everyone for their observations!

Reeltime,

I remember years ago a few of us went out of Sodus and a south wind came and clogged the channel with ice. Someone radioed out to us and said don't bother trying to get back in. We made a plan to Run to Pultneyville, hichhike back to Sodus and get our trailers.

We fished for a few more hours and a north wind came up and blew the ice back into the bay.

[Mick]

The oak is now totally open with just some floating ice around. There aren't any docks at the ramps though.

[Persistence]

Sandy Creek opened yesterday but the docks will not go in for a while. A lot of chunk ice and large debris is flowing down the creek at this time.

Would not attempt a launch.

[Legacy]

hey pat, all hell broke loose on sandy yesterday, looked pretty wild,

i guess i should be glad my dock survived