Originally Posted by
escout
Louie is my most dependable spot. It has a ton of submerged timber, a huge amount of shoreline, and stays at least somewhat muddy all year. The downsides are. like most of the water ways around here, the fish contain mercury in low, but toxic levels, two of the three ramps require precision and a little luck to safely launch, and the best landing (near Harrisonburg), is a long shallow run from the rest of the water way.
Bill’s Landing, just south of Sicily Island, is concrete, steep and narrow. It’s fine, but you better pay close attention when backing down. Bayou Louie Rocks landing is wide, but the concrete is broken and there was rebar sticking out of it, the last time the water was down. The landing near Harrisonburg is wide and in good shape. There is a lake connected to the bayou that has some deep water in it. I haven’t fished that part much as it is the farthest from my house.
I have boated from one end to the other, but the channel in the lower part is narrow and fairly shallow. Also, there are several “oxbows “ that have submerged trees and stumps throughout the entire length, so caution is necessary until you learn it.