494 boat launch

  • Josh Mattick
    Posts: 7
    May 1, 2019 at 2:17 pm #1854083

    Is the water down enough to use the 494 boat ramp? Hoping to get on the river Friday any pics or info would be appreciated.
    Thanks

    Francis K
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 840
    May 1, 2019 at 3:32 pm #1854105

    Friends of ours took these pics Sunday…

    Not looking good for the weekend.

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    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5717
    May 1, 2019 at 6:05 pm #1854146

    As of Sunday the ramp is still closed, barricades are across the road. The water is as high right now as it’s been all spring. I didn’t see much junk coming down river but the current is still very fast.

    S.R.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13378
    May 1, 2019 at 8:14 pm #1854165

    Think water levels need to drop to about 11′ for the ramps to start to open again. Even at that they might not open right away. Mud will need to be scrapped away and ground checked for softness.

    Might be worth checking the marina ramps for the weekend. They should open before the public ramps do.

    walleyewizard
    Posts: 125
    May 1, 2019 at 8:40 pm #1854171

    Was down at Watergate tonight. No way would they be open this weekend. Lots of mud in the parking area and the ramp is still under water.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13378
    May 3, 2019 at 7:42 am #1854441

    I see on Hidden Harbors Facebook page their north launch is open. This is the one on the north side of the parking lot. $10. Just put that in the drop box at the ramp near the bar.

    buschman
    Pool 2
    Posts: 1824
    May 3, 2019 at 10:56 am #1854485

    Lions levee was a mess yet. The dock is all jacked up and there was about 7 inches of silt on the lower lot that is under water yet.. Its a mucky mess. Hidden Harbor should be letting boats out again now. That would be your best bet down river. I would call ahead if you plan to go there and make sure.

    Josh Mattick
    Posts: 7
    May 4, 2019 at 8:37 pm #1854701

    Thank you for all the replies and info, greatly appreciated. Took the boat to Clear Lake, Iowa today got a few walleyes for dinner but pretty slow, a lot of boats out. Hopefully the river will cooperate soon!
    Thanks
    Again

    Matt Moen
    South Minneapolis
    Posts: 5097
    May 5, 2019 at 3:40 pm #1854789

    Hidden falls is still a mess, too. Took the bike down there and the parking is still under water. Water probably needs to come a couple feet yet for it to open.

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