Early Season Launching

[DW72]

Thank you Sir! Always appreciate your input and info.

[Capt Juls]

Already mentioned were the courtesy docks at Mazurik's, but I just wanted to add that at Catawba, you can tie up to the main pier, while you go take your trailer to the lot.

Dempsey's also has a permanent courtesy dock.

[Lynn M]

Anyone know if Catawba or Mazuriks is clear of ice yet? I'm assuming Huron is ok but would like to launch further west. Thanks!

[itsbob]

Think Huron ok but Catawba and Mazurkas not ready yet

[DW72]

Looking at the live lake webcams it appears pretty much all the ice is gone and/or will be very soon! Water temp at Put-in-Bay is currently over 35 degrees. So from the feedback here is Huron the best bet for late February through March to have a significant dock to tie up to while unloading and loading? I've never tried Wild Wings or any other locations besides Mazurik's and Catawba. I don't think I can pull it off there without the wooden docks being in. Hope we can all get out safely pretty soon!

[itsbob]

Thanks Lynn for the first fishing post of the new season.My guess is those 20-22" fish were from the 2019 hatch.Should be another great season catching with the string of great hatches of walleye.

[BILLY JOE]

turtle creek yesterday ramps were clear

[DW72]

Nice work Lynn and thank you for sharing. Appreciate the info from everyone. 🎣

[Bankangler]

I fished out of Catawba on Sunday. Found some stained water that was loaded with fish and had a frenzy getting our 18 in a few hours. Bandits, P10s and the star of the day was Reef Runner Skinny Stick in Wonderbread at 50 back.