Seneca Lake Chamber boat launch

[jighead]

Has anyone launched from the Seneca Lake Chamber boat launch in the last few weeks? Last time I was over there it was so filled with  blown in vegetation that we got stuck trying to launch and had to abandon our attempts.

[TROUTMAN 87]

If you are referring to the launch at the Village Marina near the Harbor Hotel,I was just there and it is clear.

[FishingTheFL]

Chamber had weeds last weekend. Had to launch at the park with no dock... tied it to one of the rental docks then pulled truck up... I doubt they cleared the chamber.. the weeds were piled up so high they were out the water.

[Sk8man]

Harvey they are referring to the Chamber of Commerce launch at the NORTH end of the lake.  The grass in there was about 3-4 FEET thick and huge pods of it a week or so ago and worst of all it has foul smelling decayed stuff mixed in as well as silt etc. which can mess up your water intake on motors. Additionally it gets clogged on trailers terribly and that stuff would surely spread from lake to lake if someone were to relocate. It is truly a mess there.

[jighead]

Thanks for the answer. I was picking weeds off my trailer for far too long the last time I tried there and didn't even get out! The park sounds like the way to get out onto the water.

[FishingTheFL]

Park is a breeze. Gives you time to warm the motor up good while you park the truck if you launch solo like I always have too. Good luck

[jighead]

Went out fishing on Seneca lake this morning. Was going to use the north end park launch but stopped by the chamber to see if it was still buried on my way over. Well, the right side ramp was open with no grasses and I was able to launch without any problems. Guess the wind has finally blown it free.  Thought the lake was going to be halfway calm today but early morning winds made for a semi-rough lake. Got into some jumbos but hard holding position even with my drift sock. Still nice being on a lake at the end of December.