Boating the Upper Chesapeake

[ronaldj]

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Does anybody know how long the HDG dredging is going to take?
What is the posssible effect on fishing?

 

[DBreskin]

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Does anybody know how long the HDG dredging is going to take?
What is the posssible effect on fishing?

The Army Corp of Engineers has issued an official notice warning the fish to stay clear of the area for the duration.

 

[Weber67]

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The Army Corp of Engineers has issued an official notice warning the fish to stay clear of the area for the duration.

Was the warning delivered to the fish by the Incredible Mr. Limpit?

 

[UncleSpidey]

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Will anyone be heading out this weekend? Raft up?

 

[ronaldj]

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Will anyone be heading out this weekend? Raft up?

I would really like to but it dosent look like the weather is going to allow it

 

[Tonkatoytaco]

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Im heading out this weekend. where u going out at and plan on ending up?

 

[DBreskin]

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We're thinking about hanging out at the flats near the mouth of the Susquehanna Saturday. Will anyone else be around?

 

[Tonkatoytaco]

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Yes Ill be at sand island or battery island. I have to work so ill beout around 3pm

 

[Blue Crabber]

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Hey Arks - are you going to make it to the marina for the fireworks Saturday night? Hoping to see you there!

Going to be blasting around with my family and cousins tomorrow. Might go explore the Bohemia river for awhile.

 

[Tonkatoytaco]

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Whos going to be out tom (6th) and where is everyone watching fireworks from? Ill be out at sand island or battery during the day then going back to HDG yacht basin for the fireworks

 

[jcraig10]

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Just joined & wanted to say hello. My boyfriend & I are new boaters - just bought a '98 Maxum 1900 SCL (white & green named "Tig Life") last month and can usually be found cruising the canal from the basin down to Ski Beach on the Bohemia. Our home ramp is the freebie in the basin in Chesapeake City, but have also tried out the Elk Neck State Park and most recently Duffy Creek on the Sassafrass. Always looking for different places to go. Mostly hang out at Ski Beach, but have also gone on the Sassy where the rope swing is. Nice ramps at the state park but it wasn't my favorite with all of the wake coming in. Want to try out Lloyd's Creek although I've heard that the entrance is hard to find. Luckily we have some seasoned boaters that we can follow around until we are more comfortable. My least favorite part? Anchoring! :lol: Say hello if you ever see us out there!

 

[Billdc]

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Welcome Jcraig,
Where is the rope swing now? Spent the weekend at Fairlee creek and loved the fireworks. Nice display considering the marina pays the tab. Finally got a ride in a go fast boat when there was enough "chop"(I would have not even gone out in my boat) to appreciate the ride. Mid 80's with lots of air and soft landings, I can see (almost) how they are willing to pay that much in fuel for the ride.

 

[DBreskin]

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Where is the rope swing now?

Bill, I didn't get to see you all summer! Maybe we'll be able to meet up in 2014.

The rope swing at Lloyd's is gone forever; the property owner didn't want the liability. Is there another rope swing elsewhere on the Sassafras?

 

[UncleSpidey]

Good weather is finally here and it seems like the right time to revive the zombie thread! Anybody headed out this weekend? Forecast looks good for Saturday and the water temps are coming up. We generally put in on Middle River, but I'm considering trying Sandy Point and checking out the Annapolis / Kent Island region. Any recommendations on dockside restaurants, places to tube / swim, sights to see, etc.

 

[JhuddsOhana]

Was wondering if anyone is still using this forums? Chime in if you are as I am looking for like minded individuals in the area. We been in the Sassafras now for 3 season at Skipjack Cove.

 

[bigblocksarefun]

I go up Sassafras at least once a season out of Gunpowder.

 

[arks]

Cant believe this thread is still around!
I keep my boat at Havre de Grace/Tydings Park marina.

 

[bigblocksarefun]

Cant believe this thread is still around!
I keep my boat at Havre de Grace/Tydings Park marina.

I was exploring and went in there at low tide (I think it might have been blowout that day)....that entrance channel gets tight (and that was in the Key West).

 

[aspeck]

Was just checking out the Havre de Grace area ... want to take the boat there at some point ... hopefully soon.

 

[arks]

I’ve had a slip here for 25 years. They dredge the entire marina and entrance channel about every 7-8 years to a depth of 5’ MLW. Last time was early 2022. Blowout tides do happen here and can reduce depths significantly. Fortunately the bottom is soft mud so there’s not much to worry about- except they do NOT maintain the anchorage area where the island dock remnants are; most of that is 2’ or less.
Art- you really should drag your rig down here. I’d be glad to show you around. I used to be a lake boater but love the Chesapeake!