Grand lake St Marys

[JJ200sx]

Hey Everyone. I know Grand Lake is really shallow. It being hand dug and all, how many stump hazards are out in the main lake when running full throttle. Is there any tips on where to stay “Alert” ? Thanks for any advice!!

[mactlman]

have never seen stump issues in middle of the lake? safer than indian mostly as I have hit a stump in open water at indian lake

[JJ200sx]

Ok just wondering. I’ve been reading some past on the lake and they said they removed a bunch in the early 2000’s. This will be my first time there in a boat and wanted to be safe. Thanks alot

[jc2bg]

I have not hit a stump in St. Mary’s for decades, because I have learned not to cruise close to the shoreline. The south shoreline especially had many stumps 20-30 years ago, and I assume most of those [being submerged] are still there. There are definitely stumps that can be hit on the north shoreline as well, particularly in late summer or fall when the water level drops. The best strategy always is to go straight in toward whatever channel you are aiming for. Cutting across is less safe, and running down the shoreline [less than 500 feet out] is not a good idea.

[JJ200sx]

I have not hit a stump in St. Mary’s for decades, because I have learned not to cruise close to the shoreline. The south shoreline especially had many stumps 20-30 years ago, and I assume most of those [being submerged] are still there. There are definitely stumps that can be hit on the north shoreline as well, particularly in late summer or fall when the water level drops. The best strategy always is to go straight in toward whatever channel you are aiming for. Cutting across is less safe, and running down the shoreline [less than 500 feet out] is not a good idea.

Good to hear and thanks for your input! I will follow that advice.

[mactlman]

I have not hit a stump in St. Mary’s for decades, because I have learned not to cruise close to the shoreline. The south shoreline especially had many stumps 20-30 years ago, and I assume most of those [being submerged] are still there. There are definitely stumps that can be hit on the north shoreline as well, particularly in late summer or fall when the water level drops. The best strategy always is to go straight in toward whatever channel you are aiming for. Cutting across is less safe, and running down the shoreline [less than 500 feet out] is not a good idea.

and hope the algae hasn't bloomed yet good spring lake but terrible summer and fall

[Duece22]

and hope the algae hasn't bloomed yet good spring lake but terrible summer and fall

From this weekend..not my pictures.

[mactlman]

From this weekend..not my pictures.

seen it one time we were there it was soo bright green it looked like dye was added to the water. dead fish everywhere also! was about july I believe.

[RangerTim619]

Looks like the blue green type. Not good