Radnine Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hi All. This is going to sound a bit weird, but I am looking for a safe place to drive my new boat. Live in Caledonia but the water above the dam still has trees sticking out of it and none of the public access ramps (at least the ones that I drive by) are open yet. I am looking for a place to work the motor through its break in period before taking it up north at the end of the month. Fishing at this point is almost secondary, but it would be nice to wet a line as well. I know that there is a lovely public ramp at Pier 4 Park in Hamilton, but I am not sure that my boat is big enough for scooting around the bay (16’ Fish Hawk). Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Jim Come up to Barrie and I,ll give ya the tour of the bay. We can use the Barrie Marina launch since I am a resident. Let me know. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 OOPS I thought you were from Caledon,but it says Caledonia. Probly a little far for you to come and break it in.LOL Me bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 OOPS I thought you were from Caledon,but it says Caledonia. Probly a little far for you to come and break it in.LOLMe bad It was a kind offer none-the-less Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 A 16 footer is more than enough for Hamilton Harbour unless there's a major storm going on. Launch behind Hutch's on Bay Street. Make sure you have all your safety stuff in order. Kids wearing theirs etc. because the Cops patrol in a big red Zodiac between doughnut runs and will check you out. There's pretty good Perch fishing there this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Pittock Conservation Park at Woodstock or Wildwood Conservation Park near St. Marys should suit your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 You'll be OK in Ham. Harbour, check wind direction and forecast first. Grand River at Dunnville is good too, launch at the Grand Island BBQ if it is open yet, the Boat Club by the beer store or Fishmasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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