Boat Navigation on north end of flowage

[AndrewR]

Hi all,

I have not fished the flowage in at least 5 years. My people and I traditionally launch from below the waterfall at the county park located on FF, and we fish the northern stretch of the flowage for really whatever bites. (usually walleyes, smallies, crappies)

I would like to try this at some point in the next few weeks, launch and begin fishing from the north end, but am afraid of killing my fiberglass boat or motor by running into an emergent stump. And from what I remember, some of these stump fields have been on the decline.... I think. So there might not be much of them left - or at least the ones I remember.

With these spring water levels, which I hope are higher than the usual fall when all is low, do I have much to worry about this time of year when it comes to navigation?

It might be smart on my behalf to invest in a map that at least shows the river channels... Any recommendations?

Also, what are the water temperatures out there? I plan on making a 45-minute trip to the TFF at some point next week as well as during the second week of June in search of some C&R state record size Smallmouth Bass.

Thanks a lot!

[waxworm53]

Andrew: If you're coming from Westchester or your families' place, your best bet is to launch at Fisherman's Landing off of Popko. Better facility, and it would put you close to some pretty good starting points. Go slow, enjoy the scenery, and catch some fish. If I see you out there, I'll say hi.

waxworm53

[AndrewR]

Sir waxworm, it's been a long while since I've seen you on any fishing website.

Thanks for the word. I will be up north for two of the next three weeks - that means lots of fishing opportunities.

I've been to fishermans landing once before but it was when I was younger and lacked patience catching Walleyes. That was about 10-years ago when I fished with guide Jeff Winters - I remember as a 12yr old getting grilled by him and my dad in the boat. HAHAHA

Otherwise, that area is an option and I remember how to get there.

[AndrewR]

O yeah, if you see a red and white 15ft Lund, it'll be me.

[St Croix Kid]

Lund is making a 15 ft glass boat now? I heard they were in the game but that seems short.

[AndrewR]

I go retro from back in the day.

1979 model. Bought it for $700 on eBay and refurbished it last year.







Motor is an '86... Probably same age as me. Works great.

They did bring back glass boats. Right on.

If anyone has insights regarding the north end, they would be graciously appreciated. Thanks.