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[datbasstho]

When you launch at metro, take the first canal on your left and the first canal on the right. Less than ten minutes to the lake versus the 20 minutes it takes going the long way. I'm assuming you have a bassboat, as there is one bridge you have to go under. If you have poles you may have to put them down a little to get under the bridge.

appreciate the advice.
I do have a bass boat. I mean for the extra 5-8 minutes it takes me to get from selfridge launch to metro beach, also taking in account the costs, I’d rather launch from Selfridge.

I was looking for something closer to the 9 mile tower on colder days because the warmer days I obviously don’t mind the ride and that anchor Bay Area is awesome during spawn.

thanks for the help though!

[castforcash]

Can a multi species like a 621 fit under this bridge?

Maybe if the water is low, doubtful if you have walk thru windshield.

[vaw121]

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Man was it cold. First of the year and first after having my shoulder repaired.

[gary_fritz]

Can a multi species like a 621 fit under this bridge?

I have a Ranger 212LS which is a Fish and Ski, not as shallow as a bass boat but not as tall as a multi species. I have 12' Talons on the back and a couple years ago I'd have to tilt them down to make it under, last year was no problem. I haven't been through this year yet but water seems lower than last year so I'd think you'd be fine, just go slow the first time to be sure.

[datbasstho]

Guys what’s the launch beside the Macomb Police facility?
I never noticed it until the other day.

[gary_fritz]

Guys what’s the launch beside the Macomb Police facility?
I never noticed it until the other day.

At the end of South River Rd? That is Harley Ensign, it is a DNR launch

When I read your post about launching from Selfridge and running to the mile roads I wondered why you didn't launch from there instead.

[datbasstho]

At the end of South River Rd? That is Harley Ensign, it is a DNR launch

When I read your post about launching from Selfridge and running to the mile roads I wondered why you didn't launch from there instead.

Ya I had no idea about it until I seen it last time I was fishing near there.
I usually just ripped around and pass that area when getting to my deep spots last summer.
I’ll launch from there next time I’m out.
what are the costs to launch?

[gary_fritz]

Ya I had no idea about it until I seen it last time I was fishing near there.
I usually just ripped around and pass that area when getting to my deep spots last summer.
I’ll launch from there next time I’m out.
what are the costs to launch?

We launch there often.
It can get busy in the summer mornings when I tournament is going out and then busy again in the afternoon when pleasure boaters are going out, but if you're quick to launch and load it isn't horrible.
If you have the Recreation Passport, which I'll assume you do since you're launching at Selfridge, it costs nothing.

[datbasstho]

We launch there often.
It can get busy in the summer mornings when I tournament is going out and then busy again in the afternoon when pleasure boaters are going out, but if you're quick to launch and load it isn't horrible.
If you have the Recreation Passport, which I'll assume you do since you're launching at Selfridge, it costs nothing.

I hear ya, Selfridge gets crazy on the weekends during the summer too.
appreciate the help

[gary_fritz]

I hear ya, Selfridge gets crazy on the weekends during the summer too.
appreciate the help

You're welcome

one thing that is better about Harley on busy day is there is a lot more room to maneuver than there is at Selfridge

[MichAngler]

You're welcome

one thing that is better about Harley on busy day is there is a lot more room to maneuver than there is at Selfridge

Agree it has 9 docks and 2 lanes of prep area although plenty still think they should tie up a launch space getting ready

in the busy times during the summer they have a person directing traffic

Only down fall is the tie down area is small only 4 or 5 boats at a time and its a pain to get past if full

I always pull into a parking space and prep and the same when leaving I go to a parking space this way I'm out of every ones way

[gary_fritz]

Agree it has 9 docks and 2 lanes of prep area although plenty still think they should tie up a launch space getting ready

in the busy times during the summer they have a person directing traffic

Only down fall is the tie down area is small only 4 or 5 boats at a time and its a pain to get past if full

I always pull into a parking space and prep and the same when leaving I go to a parking space this way I'm out of every ones way

True, the tie down area can be a pain, I will usually pull past the tie down area and go to a parking spot towards the exit.

[datbasstho]

You're welcome

one thing that is better about Harley on busy day is there is a lot more room to maneuver than there is at Selfridge

I literally thought the opposite.
When I glanced at it driving by I thought it looked smaller than Selfridge but obviously I was wrong.
I’m going to use it the next time out.

I tried looking for the exact address but I’m getting Harley Ensign Memorial Access Site and that shows it at the end of S River road like you said, is that the location?

[castforcash]

I literally thought the opposite.
When I glanced at it driving by I thought it looked smaller than Selfridge but obviously I was wrong.
I’m going to use it the next time out.

I tried looking for the exact address but I’m getting Harley Ensign Memorial Access Site and that shows it at the end of S River road like you said, is that the location?

Yes

[datbasstho]

Yes

thank you

[castforcash]

You're welcome.