Don't know about the bridge issue, but there's plenty of water in the lake. I didn't see anything less than 5' anywhere along the rim 2 years ago (with less water than there is now) except for the 150 degree or so turn south into the rim route just after entering the lake from the eastern side (Port Mayaca Lock), which was 5' at the time we passed.
I hope your thumb nail picture next to your forum name is not really your boat going over that wave. Wow.
"Some moron over on the Facebook Trawler page is telling everyone to take the rim route only."
Probably owns a tow service and prop shop,,,
Don't know about the bridge issue, but there's plenty of water in the lake. I didn't see anything less than 5' anywhere along the rim 2 years ago (with less water than there is now) except for the 150 degree or so turn south into the rim route just after entering the lake from the eastern side (Port Mayaca Lock), which was 5' at the time we passed.
Some moron over on the Facebook Trawler page is telling everyone to take the rim route only.
Personally I don't know why anyone would take the rim route. Tried it once in a 4.5 ft draft and touched bottom a few times. Across the lake is safe and a beautiful ride without bugs. You can travel fast without worry.
Some of us can't or don't want to travel fast. We own trawlers, not speed boats.
My plan is to take the rim route if it is open. My draft is 3.5' and we are not in a hurry. We are "sightseeing".
BandB
True plus there us great bass fishing in the grass flats east of Roland's and ne of Roland's.
Has anyone done this recently? I heard that the Corps no longer dredges it and has many shallow spots. I draw 5'
Personally I don't know why anyone would take the rim route. Tried it once in a 4.5 ft draft and touched bottom a few times. Across the lake is safe and a beautiful ride without bugs. You can travel fast without worry.
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So from my reading the rim canal is not passable if you need 11 feet air clearance due to bridge repair.