Public Ramp closings

10kman

   Does anyone know the status of the closing of the public
ramps in Collier Co.now or near future?I believe Caxambas
ramp was closed.

Caxambas Kid

Just called Collier County Govt. Nice lady answered the phone and said the ramps are OPEN.  She did stress no beaching of boats.  Looking to be out Sat @ the Pass and maybe Sunday out of Bayview.  Hope this helps.

1outlaw

Marco island said they have closed caxambas ramp. Was announced on the news lastnight. All other county ramps are open.

Caxambas Kid

1Outlaw, heard that also from a co-worker..........Naughty words came to mind. Oh well, there are options. Thx for the note.

Caxambas Kid

https://www.marconews.com/story/news/2020/04/01/covid-19-marco-island-city-council-closes-caxambas-boat-ramp/5096008002/

1outlaw

You can always use goodland public carmp or calusa marina. Its a short run to the places you usually fish 

polliwog

Check the news tonight, I heard Gov Desantes is issuing a "stay at home order", I don't know what that means,sure hope it isn't what I think it is.

The Cat's Eye

Yep, i was going to drive 90 miles west soon from my house in the S. Dade Redland's  to fish the Tamiami Trail but  the Stay At Home order becomes official on Friday, so that kills that plan.. I own a boat but towing it 120 miles to the nearest open ramp that can handle a float on trailer is just too much travel time for me for a solo day trip. Come Friday i can't even fish a canal legally anywhere. 

lemaymiami

I've managed three days on the water since this virus thing - and was looking forward to the open ramps in the 10K... As of tonight though I'll be shut down.  Even though I've been practicing "social distancing" (more like social isolation for most guides this time of year - except for our clients) as a lifestyle for some years I won't be violating this new order, period.  I figure we'll still be in deep bad trouble at the end of April (at least that's how it looks from this corner) so I'll be doing shopwork from here on out....  I still have at least four rods that need new guides (and all that goes with them), flies to tie, lures to make.  Still this really hurts since most years I wouldn't hardly have a day off in April - when the fishing can be as good as it gets.

MTcooler

Any news about Alsdorf Park, Pompano Beach?

Yesterday I saw boats being pulled out, but not allowed t be put in...what's up with that?

1outlaw

My understanding was county ramps will still be open and you can fish just practice social distancing?

lemaymiami

I'll be watching this to see what, if anything we hear... but if we're all supposed to stay home - I'll be complying, no matter how bad it hurts....

1outlaw

I called Calusa marina. They are essential and will be open. He read the order too me. 
He also said that county ramps are open except bayview and caxambas.

reelthunder

https://atoll.floridamarine.org/dle_gis/javascript/boat_ramp_status/

blue is good red is bad but considering the current environment things change daily so good luck stay safe

um#1

This is what I see in the order.  Let me know if I'm wrong.

Section 3. Essential Activities

A. For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, "essential activities" means

and encompasses the following:

1. Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses

of worship; and

11. Participating in recreational activities ( consistent with social distancing

guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, running, or

swimming; and

m. Taking care of pets; and

1v. Caring for or otherwise assisting a loved one or friend. 

The Cat's Eye

Thankyou !!!

um#1 said:

This is what I see in the order.  Let me know if I'm wrong.

Section 3. Essential Activities

A. For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, "essential activities" means

and encompasses the following:

1. Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses

of worship; and

11. Participating in recreational activities ( consistent with social distancing

guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, running, or

swimming; and

m. Taking care of pets; and

1v. Caring for or otherwise assisting a loved one or friend. 

um#1

If anyone is going out to Choko, tomorrow...the deputy at the boat ramp said they will be doing safety inspections starting Saturday.  Make sure you have everything in order and let's be respectful. Good luck.

lostsmenfive

 Alsdorf Park, Pompano Beach

Closed - police car and cones blocking entrance, might have been commercial guys 

polliwog

Of course this is the time to have safety checks,REALLY.  Do they check for COVID.?? Should want to get people moved out ASAP.

lemaymiami

I wouldn't mind the "safety checks" if they also provided a towing service... You're right though - close contact with boaters might not exactly be the way to go... And since I'm also a retired cop myself I'd bet that not many of the officers are particularly keen on enlarging their exposure more than it already is... but that's not how the brass will be thinking... 

I left police work almost 25 years ago now and came back to fishing full time... there is life after 22 years on the street in Dade county... 

daleco78

What’s wrong with safety checks?  Before all of this started I believe 35%of boaters don’t have a clue about any of the rules pertaining to boating and now with all rental boats, pontoons and jet skis rented what do you think the percentage is now?  On Marco river we have had people tailgating 20 ft behind just like a car. Boats don’t stop like cars. People don’t know which side to pass on. Boaters ARE responsible for their own wake, so slow down. 

I have been on the water for 46 years and the stupidity just keeps increasing. Let’s make boating courses mandatory by June 1. 

Sry rant over 😉. Stay safe and away. 

The Cat's Eye

What we need on the water are brain checks. i have been almost killed or seriously injured by stupid boaters twice in the ENP. Both had nice boats and were in their 30's to 40's. One guy lost control of his boat after passing me and forced me to crash into the mangroves. The other jerk got turned around in Hell's Bay and was so panicked trying to find his way out he raced down a narrow creek at 30 plus in the wrong direction, and forced us to take to the mangroves.

 i used the mangroves to stop my boat in the first situation to avoid smashing into the passing boat that spun out directly in front of me in the Buttonwood Canal.  In the second incident we were fishing where a small creeks intersected a slightly larger creek. We had just released a snook when we heard the sound of a FAST approaching boat. We were near a sharp curve in a narrow creek so we cranked up the engine and took refuge under the mangrove canopy of the smaller creek which saved us from being hit only seconds later.

captbonefish

The Cat's Eye said:

What we need on the water are brain checks. i have been almost killed or seriously injured by stupid boaters twice in the ENP. Both had nice boats and were in their 30's to 40's. One guy lost control of his boat after passing me and forced me to crash into the mangroves. The other jerk got turned around in Hell's Bay and was so panicked trying to find his way out he raced down a narrow creek at 30 plus in the wrong direction, and forced us to take to the mangroves. 

So, you twice crashed into the mangroves as a result of other people recklessly driving boats.

Ok. Sounds reasonable. 

lemaymiami

Safety checks - have nothing to do with idiots operating their rigs like the fools they are unfortunately (they're only about the safety gear you're supposed to have onboard)... I run a lot of night charters for years now between Miami and Miami Beach and I always tell my anglers that the only real threat we face on the water are idiots in boats.  I ask them to stay sharp and tell me if they see something I've missed (or some fool who's aiming right at us and running at high speed late at night...).  We've had more than our share of close calls.

I have no objection to the standard safety checks that every officer on the water performs since along with enforcement -they're also about education... I question, though, whether given the current circumstances discretion might not be the better tactic...  This from a guy who used to command a marine patrol unit years ago...(we had everything from a big RIB with twin big motors all the down to a pair of jetskis... ).  I came back to fishing as a guide after an early retirement in 1995 so I've had my head in both worlds since then.  Can't remember how many times over the years I've been safety checked myself (both in the day and at night) and it needs to be done.  But during a time when we're all supposed to be keeping away from each other, having officers doing safety checks so they can have something to write down on their worksheets...  maybe not... but that's just my opinion.

um#1

Just an update from my previous post re: boat safety checks.  The sheriff's office was on scene in the AM, but were staying in their units, as far as I could tell.  On return, there was a deputy at the dock, very friendly and just standing by and saying hello to arriving fishermen.  From what I heard, the park service was checking campsites to make sure they were empty.  Everyone seemed to be in good spirits.