Crownsville

[Bluegill]

Does any one know a good place to launch near herold harbor without paying smiths marina 20 bucks per car


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[J.A. Veil]

I have looked carefully around Crownsville for years but have not found any other access point unless you live in a water privileged community or have a friend who lives in one and will let you in. If you learn of anything else, please let us know.

[Bluegill]

J.A. Do you fish that area often or does anyone looks like a good fall/winter fishing spot


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[dsiekman]

I fish that area. It'd be a waste of $20 this year. I am not aware of a free public launch closer than Jonas...and that would be a long paddle.

[sparky1423]

My father in law lives on Valentine creek in Herald Harbor. A neighborhood ramp is there, but it's for community only. The locals keep a tight watch on the ramp

[Cowpokey]

I put in at Smith's a long time ago. I don't remember paying anything....but it might have been $5 or so? It's been over 10 years for sure.

From what I remember about the boat traffic and fishing from a kayak; I definitely wouldn't pay $20 to go back there again.

[J.A. Veil]

On two separate years I called Smiths Marina in the late fall or winter to ask if kayaks could launch there during the offseason at a price lower than $20. (This would be a good pickerel area). My calls were not returned either time. They have limited parking space there -- most of that is taken up by boats in winter storage.

I have launched my center console there from time to time, but do not like the ramp or parking area. I do not plan to return.