kayak joseph harbor

[tim3516]

Originally Posted by sweets

Canoeing/Kayaking is not allowed on the refuge but St. Rep Stephen Ortego just introduced a bill to allow kayaks - so you may be allowed to do it in the near future. It would be easy to get in some good redfish ponds out there.

From the LDWF Website, Particular to Rockefeller:
''Non-compatible Uses
Along with hunting and commercial fishing, RWR considers other activities to be not compatible with the goals/mission of the refuge. Non-compatible uses include overnight camping, horseback riding, ATV riding, geocaching, commercial guiding/tours, swimming, and canoeing/kayaking on the refuge. The latter two are primarily for safety reasons due to the abundance of alligators and the potential for negative interactions with large alligators.''

I believe the bill has already been turned down. This is a post from LKFC:

"Congratulations! Our Legislature knows better... The bill was shot down in the floor of the house in a 30 something to 60 something vote. Louisiana takes another step in the 'nanny state' direction!"

[fishfighter]

i was in jh back in march and saw two kayaks fishing at the end of the bertrand

[tim3516]

I'm not saying no one does it, just that you're not supposed to. Guess it just depends on how mr game wardens day is going if you run into him. I think the rule is dumb. It can't be any worse over there versus lake Martin as far as gators go

[Speck Attack]

Originally Posted by haoward

what about just for fishing canals wise? Should have kept my bay boat, offshore boat will not draft that shallow..

You will not have any issues accessing the wiers with your boat, unless it is the Mud hole on a low tide..... We hit the weirs in a 35' Contender and 28' Scout getting our bait before heading to blue water .

[daxt79]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

but watch the end of the ramp, it falls off

Didn't they just alleviate this problem? I thought that was one of the things that was done when the landing was closed some months back.

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by daxt79

Didn't they just alleviate this problem? I thought that was one of the things that was done when the landing was closed some months back.

maybe so, not sure? sign is still there saying 'end of ramp', maybe its not a big dropoff anymore

went Sunday, sargassum was bad still got some on my trailer. Water was pretty right at the ramp and got nasty south.