tips on launching at Merrymeeting

[porkpiehat]

Hi all:

I know Winni just opened but I want to fish Merrymeeting Lake this weekend...first time open water there. I've read that trailer parking is slim and the ramp can be problematic if the water is low ie shallow humps nearby

I plan to arrive early, but should I have problem launching a 17' whaler?

thanks for any help in advance Tight lines to everyone getting out

[jibbs]

I think you will be fine ..decent ramp and the parking is good for 5 to 7 I would say

[AquaAssassin]

I think you will be fine ..decent ramp and the parking is good for 5 to 7 I would say

And if you don’t get there before 5-7am you won’t be getting a spot. Just saying

[AquaAssassin]

Then again, who worth a d**n wouldn’t?

[lowaccord66]

Then again, who worth a d**n wouldn’t?

One of us with a hangover maybe.  It happens.

[Jethro]

Then again, who worth a d**n wouldn’t?

I'll admit to being a member of the crack 'O noon club from time to time. Never my fault, I don't know why I get overserved so often!

[winnicookie]

Can't drink all day if ya don't start in the morning!!!

[AquaAssassin]

Fair enough

[porkpiehat]

launching was fine. catching not so much!

[AquaAssassin]

One of, if not THE slowest lake you will ever fish.

[winnicookie]

I agree. I've had days where I catch 4 or 5 salmon or Lakers then go 2 months without a bite!!

[Gold Rush]

Just don't try going there 4/15 between noon and 4 pm.
https://nhfishgame.com/2022/04/13/boat-ramp-closure-on-merrymeeting-lake-in-new-durham/

[winnicookie]

Oh nice. Maybe they could open up the ramp in alton bay. As a resident it's been really wonderful just looking at a parking lot all winter and spring.  Locals can't use it. But im sure it'll be open for the out of state boaters this summer. What a fing waste!!!!

[AquaAssassin]

Oh nice. Maybe they could open up the ramp in alton bay. As a resident it's been really wonderful just looking at a parking lot all winter and spring.  Locals can't use it. But im sure it'll be open for the out of state boaters this summer. What a fing waste!!!!

Spot on

[Steve H.]

Oh nice. Maybe they could open up the ramp in alton bay.

Is the state launch (Downings) not open yet??