St. Mary's Water Level and Boat Launch

[MathewsArcher]

St. Mary's water levels have been coming up quickly and it is almost at 60% capacity anyone know at what water level the launch is usable. Pretty sure I have launched at just a bit higher than at 60%.

[kouleerunner]

Not yet

[MathewsArcher]

Any idea at what water level the ramp is useable. Pretty sure we launched at around 68%, should be close to that on the weekend.

[TROLLER]

I think 68% and you are still a ways away from launching. Unless you have an inflatable and can walk it out to the waters edge.

That lake was drained so low it will be a good week more at least before it is safe.

[MathewsArcher]

No I launched a 17' deep V last year at around 68%, wish I had kept better notes. Pulled up last years water levels and that percentage would have been close to what it was at. I was right at the end of the ramp and well out into the reservoir.

[Wes_G]

I launched at 61% last summer and I am pretty sure I was at the end of the launch. It's currently sitting at 64% right now and gaining about 3% a day, so it should be over 70 by the weekend.

[MathewsArcher]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Pretty sure at 68% we were pretty close to the end of the launch but still had a bit of room. Over 65% now so likely good to go. How is the fishing immediately after it fills. Haven't fished it this early before, usually only after it has stabilized for a while.

[norcodh]

It will be extremely stained, it's bad on a normal year but by how quick its rising this year it will be mud