Looking for a Pool 2 Ramp Update

What’s going on down at 494? Anybody take a peek lately? These ramp closures have really got me wound up.

Jason

Me too!!!! I drove over quite a few times on the weekend, although I did not go to the ramp I did NOT see any boats on the water.

Still closed as far as I know. Give south saint paul a call if you want it open other wise they will sit and Waite until it is convenient for them to open it. The river was never closed during the high water. It was just the cities closing the ramps.

South Saint Paul 651-554-3200

Too bad the city only answers their phone until 4:30.

poked around at 494 on friday afternoon and the barricades were still up. water was at the bottom of the turn around island and looking at the usgs site river has come down about a foot or so since then.

Left a message. I’ll call em again in the morning.

I was down there Sunday evening. The barricades were still in place and the signs are still up. The river is down quite a bit. The cans are sticking out of the water better, there’s still a lot of big timber going by. I saw a guy on the Newport side in a canoe, and then later on a tuna boat came barreling down the middle of the channel so somebody has access!

It just seemed so weird, it was a beautiful calm evening. The river looked beautiful and that parking lot should have been full of rigs.

Rootski

I stopped at 5:00 this afternoon at 494. It is down just below the turnaround island. We were launching last year when it was at that height.

I also swung into the Spring Lake launch just off Hilary Path on my way home from Hastings. I watched a guy launch a fairly big aluminum bass boat. He had to back in a long way but he made it.

dd

Joan from SSP called me back this morning and said it would be another week approximately. For a more specific date as things get closer we can call 651-554-3225. That’s the number for the service center that’s responsible for the landings. Looks like 3 and 4 will be the only options again this wknd. Don’t kill the messenger!

JP

Not that 3 or 4 are bad options…here’s a toad I caught with Marty Hahn a week ago on 4.

Has anyone heard or seen anything regarding the St Paul Park landing? I was hoping to put in there on Saturday. Really hoping things open up here soon! I’m gettin the itch for some bass fishin.

http://www.stpaulpark.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={E5D7249B-0FB2-4909-9337-42649F3FA0D9}&DE={05E49496-C189-4578-9772-C0010F638311}

I wouldn’t be surprised if its still closed this weekend…but I hope you’re able to get out and go fishin.

JP

I called them earlier today and they said its very unlikely that it will be open until later next week. I was told there was still water in the lower lot/ramp area and it will take a few days to get Public Works out there to clean it up. I also saw that post on their website, but it was just so vague I figured I’d talk to someone over the phone instead. One can only hope if they get enough people asking that they’ll do it faster.

Keep on them guys if you want it open. Micah left me a message today. Sounds like 494 might of been opened up this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Any one want to go check it out? Must of got tired of the phone calls.

OK this is as of 9:30 this morning: 494 barriers are down and you can drive to the ramp and through the turnaround; but it is a big muddy mess. You probably can launch there; but I would wear hipboots and have 4 wheel drive. THERE IS NOTHING OFFICIAL THAT THE RAMP IS OPEN. HOWEVER, THE BARRIERS ARE DOWN.

Lilydale road is still officially closed and the park gate is locked; but the road looks fine and all cleaned up. I don’t know what the hold up is at Lilydale. I would look for that to open any time now. The river is back in it’s banks and there is no water or mud on the road from the Yaght club to the park.

dd

-J.

Thanks Joel.

Thank Drew. The little knucklehead got sick at school and gave me the day off. So now he is watching TV and playing with his DS. Yes I took the poor sick little guy on a tour of the ramps on the way home from school. I think he’ll live.

dd

Have others been calling the city about lillydale and hiddenfalls? I have called the past four days with no luck on getting them to open ramps. Here is the number is anyone cares to make a fuss.

(651) 632-5111

-Bill

time to hit the river Nothing like getting the boat full of mud on it’s maiden voyage

Just got off the phone with Lillydale the lady ‘Snow’ said it would be a couple days yet they are down there cleaning it up.

I also spoke with Linda from SSP and she said the ramp is OPEN! Lets go!

When you mean SSP you are referring to 494 launch correct?

Yes sorry about that 494.

Hidden falls park is still locked up as of this morning!

The Ft. Snelling state park office today would not even give an estimate on when the ramp in the park would be open. The park office number is (612) 725-2389. As of 4/5 the gate at the park entrance at the top of the hill was locked.

I have said it before and I will say it again. It seems like the city opens the ramps when they get around to it. tax dollars at work

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I have said it before and I will say it again. It seems like the city opens the ramps when they get around to it. tax dollars at work

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I just got back from 494 and the Ramp closed sign is still up. Also the parking lot is full of mud so plan on having your boat full of mud because who ever parks the trailer will be walking through mud to get back to the river.

I’m surprised they opened it if that is even the case, frankly!

Hey Gary! You are correct about that sign; but it is a handwritten sign posted out by the main drag. They pulled the barrier so I say they opened it. You’re also right about that mud. If a person is unsure about their ability to launch and not get stuck I would stay away. And a person should be ready to do some wading as well…. But its open!

dd

looks like I should have kept dad’s bobcat an extra week to clean the ramp.