Well it's been an interesting season, year, so far, with a major drought and major fires, conditions are changing as we go into September. We have been having some smoky conditions this past week and each day is different depending upon the wind direction, overall not to bad. Currently the best launch ramp to use is the 5th street launching ramp in Lakeport, the County Park Ramp, Lucerne Ramp, and 3rd street ramp are all closed. The Oaks and Redbud ramps are still open but I don't advise using them as they are very shallow and trailers have been dropping off the back edges. There is a big tournament scheduled on the 28th of this month and the parking lot at 5th street will be totally full. They are re doing the parking lot at 5th street, new sidewalks, and will re pave it in September, as a result, portions of the lot are not accessible so with other ramps closed and this lot in disarray parking is an issue. I am hoping to be able to launch through September and possibly into October at the 5th street ramp, currently it is okay for bass boat trailers, but longer pontoon trailers have to use caution as they can, and some have, drop off the back edge. Fishing has been a little slow for me, but we are still managing to land around 15 bass for each trip. With Labor day approaching and another big tournament scheduled for September 17th, 18th, and 19th, be prepared for a busy launch ramp in Lakeport and parking issues, timing will be important. ""God Bless
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