You shoulda been around in 2012: http://www.crappie.com/crappie/michi...-review-3.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Alboy79
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You shoulda been around in 2012: http://www.crappie.com/crappie/michi...-review-3.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Alboy79
Oh and BTW I am not at all opposed to going back down there. Waffle Farms treated us real good. Just check with Fishingcouple about which sites to avoid. :Rofl
Darnit... I was trying to get that post in before it caused anyone hate and discontent. I should have posted a note in the other thread. Sorry Larry.
I think alot of times, the hard part is that the majority of us "have boat, will travel".
Don, I'm thinking of doing the same thing at Hardy. I had a great time dipping the tops of those trees. Seemed like they were in those areas all summer long.
I know Bruin would be a great spot but it just doesn't look like it will work out this year. With that said, we need to quickly find another location so that I can get the ball rolling.
Someone throw a dart at the center of the State and see where it lands! I know where I would go
Hardy is only a half hour from my place, im down with that as well.
Wicklundrh said..I know where I would go
And where would that be?
No hate or discontent here. I guess I better start reading all the Michigan forum so I know what's going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
I would go back to Hardy. I don't really have a great reason except the camp ground was really nice (and big), lots of ammenties, the water was great with tons of places to explore, and the fishing was pretty good as well. There wasn't a ton of people at the last outing but the only negative I remember was the fees associated with a vehicle and a boat. If memory serves me, you can buy a yearly pass or we can look at another campground.
That is where I would go. Hopefully, everyone can weight in on this one pretty quickly.
Well you already know that I'm planning on purchasing the Mecosta Co. Parks annual passes, so Hardy would get my vote.
I'm in
What are the fees for your truck & boat? I went to their site but couldn't find anything out. They chatge you for your truck and your boat?Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
Hey Larry, I think it was 5$ a day for truck and 6$ launch a day 11$ total a day or you could buy the seasonal pass for 35$. Which was cheaper if you camped more than 4 nights
I guess I forgot to mention that we camped at "Brower Paker" last year. Thanks for the update on the monies Kevin.
Larry, it is a really nice park. I kicked myself in the butt last year for not purchasing the yearly pass. They get the fees because it is a county park instead of a state park. The launch is great (they actually have two). They have a channel to moore your boat (many did this on Friday and Saturday). The bait shop is down the road a short distance, and it is within about 6 miles of US 131. Really the center of the state for the most part. June seemed to be the peak time last year. The gills were up on their beds (I caught some dandies), the crappies held tight to cover (which was easy to find) the perch were mixed in, and some nice largemouth for good measure. It is a big body of water. My daughter camped with me last year and I had a hard time getting out to fish because of all the places to explore, things to do, beach, etc...
Kevin and Jimmy know this place better than others. Before we slap the table on Brower, do you guys know or recommend a different spot or campground?
We don't have any places. Houghton Lake & Cadillac are good, but we already been there. It looks like Brower Park is $25 M-F and $30 on Sat & Sun. Truck fee is $5 and boat fee is $6 If you go Thurs.- Sat it would be $80 and $33 for your boat & truck or $113 for three days & nights. Can't reserve till Jan 1st. Let us know what the decision is, and tell us what # is a good spot. Thanks, Larry & Sandy
There are other campgrounds on Hardy besides Brouwer park that won't be as expensive if people want to camp elsewhere. Granted it's nice to all be local, but that is an option nontheless.
I was just looking at Marble lake campground down in Quincy. Part of Branch Co. parks system. Looks like a similar chain of lakes system like the Randall chain which is just a bit west of there. Just another option to throw on the table, even though it would be a bit further for some and less for others. For what it's worth.
Last year we were in the block of sites 43-56. Pretty much all of those in that northern section are good level sites. You cannot moor your boat in the lake off to the north of those sites though. Here's the layout for those who are interested:
http://www.mecostacountyparks.com/images/Brower.jpg
Just a little information for those of us who have dogs. Brower Park doesn't allow them if I read it right.
Sec.24.a No pets shall be allowed in Brower Park or School Section Lake Park. Pets are allowed in Merrill Lake Park, Paris Park, Haymarsh and Tubbs Lake State Forest campgrounds.
Section 24: PETS ARE DOGS ALLOWED? OR NOT? This is confusing.
If you have a pet, you must abide by the following rules. Failure to comply shall subject you to any remedy provided for violation of these rules, including immediate eviction of the pet and owner.
Sec.24.a No pets shall be allowed in Brower Park or School Section Lake Park. Pets are allowed in Merrill Lake Park, Paris Park, Haymarsh and Tubbs Lake State Forest campgrounds.
Sec.24.b The only pets that are allowed are domesticated dogs, cats and small birds in cages.
Sec.24.c The park staff may allow a pet not specifically defined above if they find it to be similar in size, characteristics to a domestic dog or cat; however the following specifically are not allowable as pets:
Poisonous or potentially dangerous snakes and other reptiles, spiders or insects.
Birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and owls.
Small fur bearing animals: Raccoons, Skunks, Squirrels, Monkeys, Minks.
Bobcat, Lynx, or Lions.
Wolf, Half Wolf or Coyote.
Large animals such as Bears or Livestock.
Dont hold me to this Larry but I believe someone was talking about pets last year and someone said they had to outlaw pets due to camper complaints
Then again this is just here say
Thanks Jimmy.
Yes, I believe you are right Jim. Like I said, if anyone knows another campground they recommend, let me know.
Cadillac was good too
Is there a list of where all the past crappie camps have been held? Ive only been around long enough to be at one. Last springs camp was about the time i joined.
There are other places on Hardy that would work, the only thing about Brower is its centrally located on the river witch makes it probably the better choiceQuote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
With having it later in the spring outing any northern water would be good timing for the spawn bite
I'm not opposed to go further north the only draw back is we will loose some of are southern friends , I still know were I would vote
It's a majority thing. If the majority wants a certain place? Then that should be where it's held at. Rich, I guess it's up to you how to handle it. There's always going to be people that have dogs, and people that have to drive the farthest. That's just my input on it.
Let's see if this old brain can recollect...First one: Hudson Lake SRA; second: Gun Lake; third: Wixom lake; fourth: Ionia SRA; fifth: Randall chain-of-lakes; sixth: Martiny lakes ; seventh: Hamlin lake ; eighth: Cadillac/Mitchell lakes; ninth: Hardy Pond. I think that's all of them, but not positive of the order. Did I miss any???
Like I said, there are plenty of other campgrounds on the Pond. Here's a link to one that I looked at before we decided on Brouwer: http://www.countyofnewaygo.com/ParksAndRecreation.aspx.
This one has group area/rates that might be just the ticket to get everyone together too, and they allow pets. Give them a call Rich
I think you had the old flyer's. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
Thanks Don. Just what was needed. I'll shoot them a call when I get back in my office on Monday.
Not sure but I think Martiny was fifth, Randall sixth, Cadillac seventh, Hamlin eighth, hardy ninth, Houghton tenth.
See I knew I was missing one...at least. rotfl
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.4957.../data=!3m1!1e3
Just for those of you who have an obsessive navigational disorder like me, there's the link to google maps and Sandy Beach CG on Hardy.
Thanks Don. Sandy Beach looks real good.
I'll send a PM to Alboy and see if he can help set something up for us at this campground. As soon as we get a confirmation number, We will post the information.
Yeah, so I was fooling around on the Newaygo Co. Parks and Rec site trying to see if I could make an online reservation at Sandy Beach. There is a link on the right hand side of the page labeled "Park Reservations" which will take you to another page with the parks listed. I started a reservation and after entering the dates, it told me the park was not open until 5/2/2015. You can also fill out a reservation form and email/mail it to the Park Admin office BEFORE the park season opens. It states that sites are assigned by park officer and are not necessarily guaranteed even though they will make "every attempt" to place you in the site you request.
Here's the link to the reservation policy: http://www.countyofnewaygo.com/Resou...n%20Policy.pdf
Here's the link to the campground site map: http://www.countyofnewaygo.com/Resou...Park%20Map.pdf
So I guess in summary, if you/we want specific sites, then our best bet would be to email before the season or risk fighting the rush on reservations a month before the event. At any rate this is all just for everyone's info.
There are some good pics on the site of Sandy Beach Park BTW and they do have cabins that have two bedrooms/kitchen w/ mini fridge, etc.
Thanks Don,
Al is going to try and contact them today. The guy listed on their site is the same guy I spoke with last year from Brower park. We are going to see if we can get 10 sites set aside with a group confirmation number.
Sweet. Thanks again Rich.
So we are headed to brower park then ehh? Ok. I think i can swing that. Won't need too much space except for a tent, car and boat on a trailer, but a little electricity nearby and a heated blanket would sure make for a decent night's sleep.
I may well NOT be Brower Park this time. Keep an eye out on this thread to see where our final destination ends up.
Oh i will keep an eye on this for sure.
I just saw this post, so I assume Bruin Park is out? Hardy will work for us but it don't really matter to me, I have not been to sandy beach but did check out Newaygo Park last summer and was not happy with the launch. Is Sandy Beach the same fee? If it is better for pet owners that will be fine with us. I like Brower Park, no need to pull boats at the end of the day.
One thing to think about at Sandy Beach It looks to be on the BIG part of the lake, we should keep in mind the bigger boats and the wind, I know that part of the lake can get choppy, we can bring the pontoon but should keep this in if any one is using smaller boats, I will offer to let others fish on the toon with us if needed.
Good thought. I do think that if the weather/wind is not favorable those that need to can always trailer around to a diff. ramp if necessary. The winds predominantly being out of the west/northwest, I would think that side of the lake should be good for the most part.
Sorry guys. Been a couple of days. Because of the holidays, most of these places are out and about and not answering the phones.
I will get on this next week (around the 5th or the 6th) and see if I can get something ironed out with Sandy beech.