River Access

[97procraft]

Guys, I am going to try fishing the river for the first time this summer. Is the access ramp below the dam easily accessable with a deep v boat? Are there any other access points close? Is there any navigational hazards in the river that are not marked?

[fishinwrench]

The MDC ramp is good, but don't expect a "courtesy dock ".

The only navigational hazards would be the BOTTOM DEPTH which you'll have to be constantly mindful of until ypu learn your way around.

[97procraft]

Thanks wrench. I am ok with out a courtesy dock. I wouldn't be fishing it alone. I am just trying to broaden my fishing knowledge. Is there many laydowns on the bank, or does most fish relate to channel swings and holes?

[fishinwrench]

There is some wood along the bank, more as you get further downstream from Bagnell. There are alot of transition areas where the bank goes from rock to gravel, or gravel to sand/mud and those spots routinely hold bass. Also anywhere a creek or ditch meets the river are notorious hotspots.

Typically if you can find wood cover that is on a transition area you should find a group of fish on it. Google Earth it before you go and you'll have a general idea of where to go after you launch.