Ct river boat launch in South Windsor

steven1smith

We just got a new boat which will now allow us to fish bigger waters, such as the ct river. There's a boat launch 5 minutes from our house in South Windsor that we went to see that seems pretty convienient. Has anyone ever been to/used this launch and how's the fishing in this area? I imagine it would be ok since it's right across from the mouth of the Farmington.

aqualung · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject:

My buddy uses that ramp occasionally, only problem is in the spring it floods pretty easily.
You can no partake in the spring striper run.
Check some of the reports from last spring under the saltwater section 'Striper reports' I know it's a little confusing being that its a river. There are a couple reports under the freshwater section as well.
There is a bunch of us here that look forward to the spring run.

carp13 · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject:

LUNG I'M DROOLING ALREADY!!! can you say cabin fever?

aqualung · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

I hear ya carp...It won't be long now bud, almost through January already. You got that yak all shined up??

steven1smith · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:41 pm Post subject:

It's to bad it floods in the spring, thats the best time to go fishing! Would the bissel bridge launch be ok because it's right down river from South Windsor?

aqualung · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject:

The bissel will work, you also have up north a little where a few of us like to launch is at the Windsor Locks / Windsor line on the Windsor side about a mile south of the 91 bridge.
It is not a state launch, it's private, but it can be tricky as you have to launch somewhat upstream. You don't want to take a boat you are not familiar with trying that ramp for the first time.

carp13 · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:07 am Post subject:

Oh yeah,the yak is ready to go.The only thing I need to do is find some big a** bobbers suitable for fishing eels!

aqualung · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:32 am Post subject:

You may be able to work a deal with 'The Shark' I think he has 100s in stock Wink

They are this model I believe

tbob55 · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:44 am Post subject:

way to go carp!....you didnt forget that little tidbit of info did you?

carp13 · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:35 pm Post subject:

Nah,I didn't forget.I'm gonna get me a cow this spring or die tryin!

bigwiggler · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:37 pm Post subject:

I prefer balloons over bobbers for bunker or eels.

carp13 · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject:

Balloons,that's a great idea!I never even thought of that,I seen it on TV though.Great suggestion,thank you.

railfan41 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject:

Hello I missed your name,well about the launch ramp S. Windsor Ct.
This ramp is not in very good shape last time I was down there that was last year july 2009 what I would do is take a ride down there and see for yourself what shape its in now before you try to launch your boat.
Rolling Eyes

railfan41 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject:

Hello I need some anvise on what kind of rod & reel is best for all around fishing in fresh water here in connecticut I don,t have a lot of money to spend ,Please Help Me,Thanks Ed. Rolling Eyes

aqualung · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:17 pm Post subject:

You will need to be a bit more specific ED, are you fly fishing? Using a spinning or baitcasting outfit?
Cabelas has a sale going on right now, you can get a spin combo for $20

In the future you might want to start your own thread on a subject like this.
Unless someone is interested in the S windsor boat ramp they will not see your question on rods and reels, and it will keep things better organized, thanks