FYI on Bashan Lake level.

I contacted the DEEP and they say it is up, open, and usable.


Definitely.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Ribera [mailto:john.ribera@snet.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 1:58 PM
To: Payton, Mike <Mike.Payton@ct.gov>
Subject: Re: Bashan

Thanks. Is it deep enough to float an 18 foot boat over?


On 4/11/2017 11:57 AM, Payton, Mike wrote:
> John,
> The launch is now open and usable. Please let us know how you like the new setup. Note - be sure to go to the right of the jersey barriers when entering in order to line up properly with the new ramp.
>
> Enjoy!
> Mike
> R. Michael Payton, Supervisor
> Navigation & Boating Infrastructure Unit Boating Division DEEP Marine
> HQ,
> 333 Ferry Road, P.O. Box 280
> Old Lyme, CT 06371-0280
>
> P: 860-447-4347
> F: 860-434-3501
> Email: mike.payton@ct.gov
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Ribera [mailto:john.ribera@snet.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:37 AM
> To: DEEP Webmaster <DEEP.Webmaster@ct.gov>
> Subject: Bashan
>
> Wondering if Bashan is going to be fish able from the new launch this year. As of 3 weeks ago there was still only about a foot of water in the canal leading from the launch ramp. Maybe usable for a canoe or kayak, but not for anything bigger.
>
> Just a question out of curiosity, why wasn't the canal dredged out deeper when the new launch ramp was put in?
>
> And, why wasn't the the area in front of the launch ramp made bigger. It looks like when you would back a boat off the trailer, you would almost end up backing into the bank across from the ramp.
>
> J.