As we are approaching the (first) crest on Trenton Island

No April 1st joke here.

The road from the Woodshed to the WI back channels is flooded making the back channel unusable.

They’ve lowered this crest to 16.3′ from 16.5′. Not much of a help to be honest.

I did see a flat bottom out on the river yesterday, but otherwise the old river was pretty quiet.
I’m guessing Lake Pepin is open by now. Since most of the Locks are closed due to high water, we won’t be seeing any tow traffic for a while.

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I really don’t know how those buisness owners do it. I can’t imagine the mess flood waters leave and then their busy season starts in only a few short weeks.

They just started out with that story on the channel 4 newz at 10 pm.

Man that is some ugly looking brown water feel bad for all who are affected buy this high water what a frinkin mess to have to go thru.

What’s the water temp Brian? Spawning temp?

As of 6 am today the temp at lock #3 is 39 degrees.

Level dropped to 15.48 from yesterday’s 15.72. It’s a start…

Dutchboy wrote:

I really don’t know how those buisness owners do it. I can’t imagine the mess flood waters leave and then their busy season starts in only a few short weeks.

Couldn’t Agree more, takes a special breed.

There season doesn’t close for many of them, but I get your drift.

There doesn’t seem to be too many smiles going around while the water is rising, but once owners hear the water’s dropping, that frown gets turned around! (dropped 3″ last night)

Certainly a lot of clean up but it’s a labor of love. If they didn’t love the river, they would be much better off on higher ground. The river (and lakes) draw people to them. It’s like seeing an old friend after 30 years.

“Contact with water induces a meditative state that makes us happier, healthier, calmer, more creative, and more capable of awe.”

The FW couldn’t understand why I always wanted to be in a camper or boat on the river. She didn’t spend much time in the campers and to be honest, the last camper wasn’t sitting correctly to get a good view of the river.

Last fall while sitting in a uncomfortable lawn chair in the boat she finally said “I get it! It’s great just to sit here and watch the water go by!” Only took her 13 years… but baby steps.

Good to see those life jackets. I think some of the waitresses down there have built in ones to protect them as well.

From today’s Local Notice to Mariners from the USCG:

Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to navigation:
L/D 3, in the vicinity of Mile 683.0, (No tows for a while yet)
L/D 4, in the vicinity of Mile 671.5,
L.D 12, in the vicinity of Mile 556.7,
L/D 16, in the vicinity of Mile 457.2,
L/D 17, in the vicinity of Mile 437.0,
L/D 18, in the vicinity of Mile 410.5,
L/D 20, in the vicinity of Mile 343.2,
L/D 21, in the vicinity of Mile 324.9,
L/D 22, in the vicinity of Mile 301.2,
L/D 24, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and
L/D 25, in the vicinity of Mile 241.4. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information.

Recreational traffic is not recommended.

with all that water does that mean the road from red wing to hagar city is closed to thru traffic???????

at this point in time i dont need to be there till next tuesday, but…………….

63 was about two feet by my eyeball from going over. Never closed. There’s plenty of water there yet and I’m expecting to see the carp folks out there with the bows soon.

Brian Klawitter wrote:

63 was about two feet by my eyeball from going over. Never closed. There’s plenty of water there yet and I’m expecting to see the carp folks out there with the bows soon.

Deuces wrote:

Good to see those life jackets. I think some of the waitresses down there have built in ones to protect them as well.

Hmmm………never noticed

Deuces wrote:

Good to see those life jackets. I think some of the waitresses down there have built in ones to protect them as well.

I’ve heard store bought are better then natural.

Hey BK, did that black camero stay dry??

TBT @ The Harbor bar. The night before the back patio were to be laid I was challenged to permanently put my mark in the concrete. Although agreed after a few cocktails the next morning I held my word. My implants are forever imprinted. I feel honored to be forever apart of a place I truly miss working at.

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Selena (aka Black Camero) is back working M-F to 5 PM

You’ll have to ask her if they float.

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Brian Klawitter wrote:

TBT @ The Harbor bar. The night before the back patio were to be laid I was challenged to permanently put my mark in the concrete. Although agreed after a few cocktails the next morning I held my word. My implants are forever imprinted. I feel honored to be forever apart of a place I truly miss working at.

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Selena (aka Black Mustang) is back working M-F to 5 PM

You’ll have to ask her if they float.

good to hear!!!!!!!! i’ll be down there tuesday and wed next week…….hopefully they’ll be open. like there food!!!!!!!!!

BK,
My invite must have gotten lost in the mail.

I’m not sure anyone needs an invite…once they open up again.

I’m talking when the Black Mustang autographs another slab of concrete.

LOL! I can see it now. 30 more 2×2′ slabs being poured a day a part.

kinda feel bad i asked!!!!!!!!!!