how do I find free launch in dover

[skinny]

subect says almost all
will be coming from delhi

 

[skinny]

where is the access

 

[G.Mech]

Skinny,

The free ramp is on Black Creek North of Port Dover. It is on Concession 2 just east of the Cockshutt road under the bridge that crosses the creek. I have attached a map link with a flag marker on it but the marker is just a little further east than the ramp. I haven't been there for a couple of years but as I recall, it is really only good for smaller boats and it's a LONG ride to the lake...

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=concession+2+woodhouse+road+port+dover&aq=&sll=42.798046,-80.19011&sspn=0.012879,0.0421&gl=ca&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Concession+2+Woodhouse+Rd,+Norfolk,+Haldimand-Norfolk+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario&ll=42.800565,-80.192299&spn=0.025757,0.0842&z=14

 

[skinny]

thank you for the directions
I will find out how long the drive to the lake is I'm trying to cut cost right now as I'm not really working.

 

[fishstalker]

Be careful using that ramp, it's not maintained and you might get stuck

 

[Arnie0226]

its about a 25 min ride all the way to the lake cuz the speed limit is only 8km or so.

 

[fishstalker]

4km / hour "NO WAKE" all the way!

 

[G.Mech]

As fishtalker says its 4km/hr all the way out and as I recall, it was at least an hour ride. We were just there for the river tour anyway but it was still a hike.

 

[skinny]

I drove down yesterday eve to have a look. I found it ramp looks like typical cement slab. river looked brown also looked like might be few obsticals in the river.

I think my biggest concern would be the saftey of my truck and trailer parked out there it just seemed like a spot just asking for someone to remove stuff

think I may just pay my $$
the launch in dover is behind a gate is there a code or something how do you access it

 

[fisherman]

8Dthe gates will be open do ya really think some one will give you the code hahahhahahahahhahahahahha8

 

[skinny]

well I was by the gate on Sunday at about 630 and it was closed. all I saw was a key pad so that makes me tink there must be a contact # to key but didn't see a thing

 

[G.Mech]

The gate is closed during "winter hours" but I think you get an access code if you have a boat stored in the marina. I would think the ramp will be open weather permitting and I know I have launched there in mid-April before. Give the Marina a call at 519-583-1581 or contact the Marina Manager Janet Blackburn at 519-426-5999 Ext.2225.

Barring that, there is a ramp at Bridge Marine just above the bridge on River Drive and there is also one up a bit further at Dovercraft Marine on Donjon Blvd.

 

[skinny]

are the others you mentioned open for use with a charge

 

[G.Mech]

They used to be and I would think they still are...I always launch at the Harbour Marina since I have never seen the gate locked. Maybe it was just closed due to Easter or something.

 

[fishstalker]

members that have stored boats get the code. gates usually open during daylight hours when the marina is staffed