i was told bigger boats cant launch from barto when the river gage at lasalle reads 13 ft and below because the lagoon at the boat ramp silted in.
"the story" behind that i am not sure. i would assume it had something to do with the new bridge.

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Question for the board: What is the story with the Barto boat launch ? I went to launch there Monday only to see that the docks are still on land with none in the water. I ended up driving to Hennepin to launch. Aren't they usually in by this time of year ? Just askin'...
Snapper, sorry for the late answer, hope you didn’t go today? Yes they were catching fish, and quite a few, unfortunately the river went up and got muddy after the range. Probably need to give it until the weekend if not maybe next week till the river and get two more fishable conditions.
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Fished Dam and down to trussel Bridge today. no live bait. plastic only. water was 31. outside close to 50. water up 3ft. very murky. saw the wardens. nice group of guys. very knowledgeable on the area water think we have a few more weeks. did mark a lot in 20ft plus.
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