So for the continuing saga.  Dan Bickel just emailed me again.  Apologized for the wrong info.  The north dock at Linesville is like the docks at Jamestown.  They only have a 12' "bridge".  The issue is with the South dock at Linesville.  To make it ADA approved and keep the right slant to it the "bridge" had to be 26' long!!!!  Over twice the size of the other.  Even he conceded that everyone will be trying to use the north dock and that it might take a long boat to be able to back in and come anywhere close to the main dock.  I emailed him back and said even 26' long wouldn't be bad if the rail wasn't so high.  Maybe something can be worked out.....
 

You're right about the crowds, but I try to put in just before sunrise and usually get off by noon.  Please post or pm me if you put in before I do.  Like I said, the north dock won't be a problem, but try the south side dock.  Might be a little trickier.  I bet everyone tries to wait in line to use the North dock.

Haven't used the linesville ramp for a few years since some jagoff decided to pass me and the other three people waiting to get into the docks and cut right in. Too much madness for me when there are many other places to launch on the north end. A little extra boat ride is worth avoiding the aggravation. New fishing pier looks nice though. Hopefully the shallower ramp helps people get loaded easier and makes it flow smoother for you guys that go there.

If the water is deep enough to float your boat from her bunks along the railings, you should have no problem getting on or off your trailer at either dock.


The biggest problem will be the same as with "every" launch ramp. Guys being held up by the "once a year and now I'm here" boaters, that all seem to show up at the same time.😩

But look at the bright side with Linesville..... can't launch those stupid, "takes forever" sailboats.😋

I Don't mind launching at Jamestown and botor moating to Linesville I just wish before Memorial Day and after Labor Day I could use my BIG motor.

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You'll be fine 'til you see a boat comin' that has a twin 50s on the back; then it's break out the wallet time!

 Buddy got into some nice fish Thurs. eve./night, left with 3" ov snowflakes in the boat 
 
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2 are staying here with a couple Sportpals. Enjoy wading Arthur most times anyway. Ahhuuggg, 5"--8" more starting tonight on top ov the 5"-6" already on the ground. Feb. & March were reversed this yr. Least it didn't stay warm & really mess the flowers & fruit up even more. Only have 7   5 gl. buckets of water left for the commode in Linesville.
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Thanks Chauncy   Out of the clear blue they called me today and said they had a couple slips open at Linesville this year so I might be just mooring it there full time!
 

Yeah, white gull poop on a black boat/cover  Nice!  Spiders?  Now that's a new one
 

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Ok, just got back from a leisurely ride around the lake, after my fifteen mile detour since Rt 7 was closed from rt 88 to Kinsman!  BTW, Duck and Drake and New Bowers do NOT have their docks in yet.  No activity at all.  There were a few people on the causeway and a handful at the spillway.  No boats that I could see at Linesville.
I took this pic today and for the life of me can't figure out how launching a boat is going to work, especially if you're by yourself. A person standing on the "bridge" would have almost 7' from the bow to the railing, trying to control the boat backward almost 15' (half the length of the entire dock til you reach a tie up cleat will be a hoot!  There is no rubber or protective device on the aluminum to prevent damage and if you look closely you can see rocks stacked right behind the decorative block! Is this done? Is it going to remain the way it is now?  A person alone will have to back in, go back and grab the bow rope, then either walk all the way back to step up on the walk, or try to jump up that four foot wall, lol!  I'm way too old for that ****!!  The lake might be down a little right now, but not much, because the stone abutment that is in front of the spillway is juuusst barely peeking out of the water.  When the lake is down, you can practically walk to stone all the way to the spillway without getting wet.   Anyhow, if you look close at the picture it sure looks like it's going to be a challenge.  At least the dock on the left side only has the metal ramp about half the distance as the one on the right  Gee, I wonder which dock everyone is going to flock to!!
I know I'm probably making a big deal about nothing, but since I just retired I was looking to hitting Linesville hard during the week when the pressure is off.  But since I will be alone, I really can't figure out an easy way around this.
 

Ever think about getting a longer launching rope? I fish by myself quite often and never have a problem launching any where. I use a long rope when i'm by myself. May take a few times to get used to it but you'll get the hang of it pretty quick.

yep...I ty the rope to my trailer and all is well
 

Chauncy, Is there a spider epidemic at Linesville!  I usually keep a couple margarine containers in the boat with the lids on, holes poked, and mothballs inside, but thanks for the heads up. 
Roygpa, I saw those and I could see how they work, but don't you have a private dock?  Those just sit on the cover and I'm not sure how long one would last at a public dock!

Well the weather is crazy this year. The lake started to freeze back over but went out tonight for a few hours and picked up a couple walleye. Hopefully in the next couple weeks it'll really turn up

I'm hoping the better half lets me at least try! Baby is to be here next Friday and it's not looking good for me sneaking out anytime soon.

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I'm hoping the better half lets me at least try! Baby is to be here next Friday and it's not looking good for me sneaking out anytime soon.

Congrats!