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If I am running from bayou black landing to dorions landing, how long will it take me going around 60? I know there are locks you have to go through and I know that they are on the intercoastal with ALOT of traffic, how long can I expect to wait at these locks??I have never been through them before? Thanks!
It all depends on the barge traffic.....it doesnt take long to get to the locks. Just make sure you give yourself at least 1 1/2 time to get back through. I use to have the number for the locks so you can call ahead but I dont anymore. If you have the gas you can go around the locks on the way back. Its about a 20 miles extra. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif
I assume your launching on the spillway side
launching from bayou black...running to the spillway http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif
Duh should have known that http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif
Yea Sushii. He was going through the locks, turning around and coming back to fish Lake Verette. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/smile.gif
Jacob, you will have to use the locks or run the Shane out to the river and come up, but that a long way.Used to be you could call the locks and see if they would have it open at the time you're coming, but if they have a barge with haz-mat the may not let you lock through with it. See if you can find a number for them would be the best advise i could give you, might keep you from waiting a long time.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by JOHN202 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Jacob, you will have to use the locks or run the Shane out to the river and come up, but that a long way.Used to be you could call the locks and see if they would have it open at the time you're coming, but if they have a barge with haz-mat the may not let you lock through with it. See if you can find a number for them would be the best advise i could give you, might keep you from waiting a long time.</td></tr></table>
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It's not Shane. Chein, French for dog.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">It's not Shane. Chein, French for dog. </td></tr></table>
Yea i spelled it wrong, the map i have spells it Chene. I thought the french word for dog was Poodle... as in ''French Poodle''... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif
Its about 15 to 20 minutes to go around but you can plan on that time. Can't plan on the locks and been screwed a couple of times with them. Easy to clock it on the way going and allow that on the way back. You can also swing through the back of the Penchant and fish your way back if you need to.
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It's chien. Get it right http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif
That's right. I before E. Learned that in 8th grade English.
jignpig told me that there is a cable ferry after the locks...is that still there? and do I need to watch out for it
In this case it's spelled Chene, meaning beautiful oak for the live oak trees that were once on the banks of that bayou.
There is a cable ferry between Amelia and the locks. If the ferry is not moving, it is ok to pass. When the ferry approaches the landing, it pulls on the cable that is across the Intracoastal to slow it down. The cable has been known to pop up in front of boats as they pass. A guy I worked with hit it. It came up and hit the keel of the boat just behind the eye. Slid along the bottom of the boat and caught the motor. threw them both from their seats. Had some broke ribs and other injuries.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">There is a cable ferry between Amelia and the locks. If the ferry is not moving, it is ok to pass. When the ferry approaches the landing, it pulls on the cable that is across the Intracoastal to slow it down. The cable has been known to pop up in front of boats as they pass. A guy I worked with hit it. It came up and hit the keel of the boat just behind the eye. Slid along the bottom of the boat and caught the motor. threw them both from their seats. Had some broke ribs and other injuries.</td></tr></table>
Thanks for the head up!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
Call the locks in the morning before you leave and tell them that you heading that way from the east side and will be there in 20 minutes. If there is no traffic they usually will have the east side open waiting on you. Number is 985-384-7202.
I usually always plan to run Bayou Chene on the way back. Taking Bayou Chene only adds 15 minutes to your run.
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that is correct sir! just like Pointe Aux Chene and Baie Des Deux Chenes (Two Oaks Bay- Des Allemands)
Channel 11 on two way may help you with hearing where all the barges are, even though you won't miss them.
i would consider making the run around the levee to the river then back up...that lock is one of the most unfriendly locks in the world to bassboats...i know several people that have gotten burned by it.. if you go the lock, catch your fish early and get back through!!
bayou bouef locks
985-384-7202