AGFC Horseshoe Lake Ramp

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03-22-2018, 07:06 AM
Hokiefish

AGFC Horseshoe Lake Ramp

I know the timing is terrible but we are going to close the Horseshoe Lake ramp till approximately June 1 to renovate it. The contractor said they were starting to haul rock this week so I went down Tuesday and put up some signs about the closure. So please be aware if you plan a trip down there you may have to launch at Karefree on the north end. Below is a link to the press release and again I apologize for the timing.

https://www.agfc.com/en/news/2018/03...ake-boat-ramp/

Justin Homan
District 4 Fisheries Supervisor
877-734-4581
03-22-2018, 10:54 AM
broharrell

Thanks for the info.
03-22-2018, 04:11 PM
hawgdog

I seen that sign yesterday.... gonna be great!!

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03-22-2018, 06:31 PM
DHC

I launched there this morning without having any idea that it was supposed to be closed. There were around 50+ more that did the same. I didn’t see the sign when I put in, but someone on the lake told me about it. Are y’all going to cable off the ramp? Otherwise people may not know any better. I sure didn’t today. They were hauling rock in as I was taking out.

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03-22-2018, 08:47 PM
chulai1968

Thanks, my first trip to Horseshoe, great lake, took home 6 nice crappies, 3 grease stinkers. Did not see the sign. Maybe I will be able to pull crankbaits in June. Could you put a porta toilet on the wish list. Thanks
03-23-2018, 06:27 AM
Hokiefish

The contractor is supposed to tape the ramp off. I’m sure there will come a time when it’s obvious that construction is taking place and folks will figure out that it’s closed. Just trying to get the word out now for folks that may be coming from a ways off that didn’t plan to use a pay ramp.
03-23-2018, 06:30 AM
Hokiefish

We usually don’t put out toilets or trash cans because they become a mess very quickly.
03-23-2018, 09:54 AM
chulai1968

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hokiefish

We usually don’t put out toilets or trash cans because they become a mess very quickly.

Understood, thanks for the quick response.
03-23-2018, 07:44 PM
broharrell

Maybe you can plant some bushes!
03-25-2018, 09:10 AM
arkcrappie

All I'd ask is to pull those 2 metal signs that were put in at the end of the ramp. Those are not good on the hull of the boat when the water is up. Be glad to see a new ramp where more than one can put in at a time. Thanks for the heads up!!
03-25-2018, 07:37 PM
hawgdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkcrappie

All I'd ask is to pull those 2 metal signs that were put in at the end of the ramp. Those are not good on the hull of the boat when the water is up. Be glad to see a new ramp where more than one can put in at a time. Thanks for the heads up!!

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03-25-2018, 07:38 PM
hawgdog

Sorry.:.. already did

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03-25-2018, 09:21 PM
Hokiefish

Yeah I pulled those last May or so after we had some rock put in at the end of the ramp. There was a 6+ foot hole at the end of the ramp and people were backing their trailers off the end of the ramp and hanging on the edge. Including us, had to use the boat to float the trailer up one time
03-25-2018, 10:30 PM
Polebender

There was one there about a month ago--just below the water. Didn't see it last week-- was hoping I didn't find it with my boat or motor.
03-26-2018, 08:37 AM
arkcrappie

I'm glad they are gone. I've had to help a few folks get trailers out of that hole. Looking forward to having a new ramp! We appreciate you guys!