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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: canuckjgc on August 07, 2010, 07:47:54 PM

Title: Launching a motorized canoe at Ruskin Dam Rec Site?
Post by: canuckjgc on August 07, 2010, 07:47:54 PM

Hi all,

I've never actually been to the Stave River.  Is it feasible to launch a motorized (square stern) canoe from the Ruskin Dam Rec Site?  The BC Hydro site does not mention a car top boat launch at that site.  Is the water deep enough to motor there?  Or even paddle / motor?

Any help appreciated -- it's a long drive just to discover it can't be done.  I have wheels for the canoe if I have to haul it, but more than a couple of hundred meters would be a bit much.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Launching a motorized canoe at Ruskin Dam Rec Site?
Post by: Rantalot on August 07, 2010, 08:06:30 PM

Sure, you just have to carry it down because the launch is locked.

Title: Re: Launching a motorized canoe at Ruskin Dam Rec Site?
Post by: canuckjgc on August 07, 2010, 08:15:10 PM

Thanks, how far is the carry down?  Also, is the water deep enough there?

Title: Re: Launching a motorized canoe at Ruskin Dam Rec Site?
Post by: Rantalot on August 07, 2010, 10:08:30 PM

Not far and yes its deep:)Its the toilet bowl!