High Lake Level - Issues?

AltonGuy · 08-13-2008, 09:26 AM

Wondering if anyone has experienced issues with all the rain and the resulting high lake level? I have my boat slipped down at Parker Marine and the docks are partially submerged. Ducks were swimming around the parking lot yesterday! The clearance at the bridge looks really minimal now, not sure I can even make it under it! Similar places come to mind like the bridge in Wolfeboro? Bet thats offering low clearance too?

ThePlut · 08-13-2008, 08:09 PM

That sounds like it stinks. I have mine in Parker too. I didn't go up last weekend, but was planning to this weekend. Bummer to think I might be stuck...

Hope it goes down some by Sunday!

Dave M · 08-14-2008, 06:49 AM

Was in Wolfeboro last Sunday and somebody was pulling their boat out on Back Bay. He tried to go under and got stuck with his windshield being the highest point. Watch a few fishing boats just get under and jetskis had to duck to get thru. Noticed a few boats in the Back Bay. Will have to trailer and put in on other side to get on the Lake.
Heard on radio the Lake was up a foot over high level.

Dave M

tis · 08-14-2008, 06:51 AM

I heard of someone who wanted to go through the Wolfeboro bridge and couldn't.

Webbsatwinni · 08-14-2008, 07:00 AM

We were in Wolfeboro Sunday and saw a few boats (all lower draft boats and under 20ft or so in length) attempt to go under the bridge and at the very last second, realized that they would not make it and backed away.

There was one brave women who went for it and made it through with a boat load of people on a bow rider, they were all crouched down and all popped up when they made it through. We gave a cheer for them and she was a very proud captain of the boat. I wonder what would have happened if she got stuck?

TomC · 08-14-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

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Heard on radio the Lake was up a foot over high level.

Dave M

the lake is a foot over what is normal for August, not a foot over high level. Its at a level more typical for spring after ice out

VitaBene · 08-14-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC

the lake is a foot over what is normal for August, not a foot over high level. Its at a level more typical for spring after ice out

The big difference is that there are fewer boats making wakes right after ice out!

macshpman · 08-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Has the rain and high water level floated any debri into the lake? Thinking about going out this Sunday as the weather looks like it may be nice. Anything else to watch out for after all this rain we have had? Thanks

Squam Friend · 08-14-2008, 01:49 PM

I haven't been on Winni but I can tell you there's a lot of crap floating around in Squam! Every stream that went up over its banks brought down branches and logs, and endless small debris and flushed it into the lake. I'd be extra careful cruising around this weekend.

Rinkerguy · 08-14-2008, 01:54 PM

We were out most of last Suturday, from Wolfboro, Meredith and didn't see anything of concern

But given the high water, I'm on the lookout like I would be in the spring

chipj29 · 08-14-2008, 02:42 PM

Looking at the water downstream on the Merrimack, I would say be very careful. The water is brown and very murky, and there are tons of branches and even some larger logs floating downriver.

ossipeeboater · 08-14-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by macshpman

Has the rain and high water level floated any debri into the lake? Thinking about going out this Sunday as the weather looks like it may be nice. Anything else to watch out for after all this rain we have had? Thanks

didn't see anything when we were around Moultonborough Bay on Tuesday

Sunset Bob · 08-14-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AltonGuy

Wondering if anyone has experienced issues with all the rain and the resulting high lake level? I have my boat slipped down at Parker Marine and the docks are partially submerged. Ducks were swimming around the parking lot yesterday! The clearance at the bridge looks really minimal now, not sure I can even make it under it! Similar places come to mind like the bridge in Wolfeboro? Bet thats offering low clearance too?

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=13349

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=13348
Check out pictures on photo post.
My boat had a 52 inch bridge clearance on 8/13/08.

Rose · 08-14-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

Check out pictures on photo post.
My boat had a 52 inch bridge clearance on 8/13/08.

Oh, boy, I'm claustrophobic just looking at those pictures...you're a brave man, Sunset Bob.

Sunset Bob · 08-14-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose

Oh, boy, I'm claustrophobic just looking at those pictures...you're a brave man, Sunset Bob.

Just like love and hate there is a fine line between crazy and brave.I have more people call me crazy than brave but thanks
Sunset Bob

RI Swamp Yankee · 08-14-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

Check out pictures on photo post.
My boat had a 52 inch bridge clearance on 8/13/08.

Eat more Lobster rolls, the added weight will make the boat ride lower.

jrc · 08-14-2008, 09:02 PM

When this approved it's a movie of my Dad driving under the Backbay bridge in Wolfeboro around 1985. His slip was in back bay. This day had reasonable water level, during one especially high period, he trailered from Backbay to the launch near the docks. Of course if the water was low, it got shallow in there.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=13350

sgold44 · 08-15-2008, 06:23 AM

Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

Orion · 08-15-2008, 06:52 AM

There is some floating debris out there, so keep an eye out. Had a good size 2x6 with screws sticking out wash up on my shoreline yesterday. Also saw some other logs rocking with the waves on another shoreline.

Sunset Bob · 08-15-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sgold44

Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

I have a 21 foot Larson cuddy 52 inch bridge clearance.

Steveo · 08-15-2008, 11:38 AM

I was out last Sunday in Alton Bay and hit a 4" by 10 ft branch/log and made it into 3 - 3ft logs. Did go back and pick up the pieces after checking prop and outdrive for damage.

Dave M · 08-15-2008, 01:11 PM

sgold44, its not the length or type, its how high does the boat sit in the water and what degree your windshield if thats your highest point. I have a 20' Chris Craft that sits high in the water and my windshield is not that high. As mentioned above about other boats, I wouldn't have done last week. The lake has risin since then. If your going to go on the big Lake trailer it over, saves trying the bridge, taking it out and then bringing it over.

Dave M

AltonGuy · 08-15-2008, 04:25 PM

Since my initial Post the lake seems to have dropped a few inches. I had reported that the docks at Parker were submerged at one point. They are actually above the water now (barely). Took my 23' Searay out last night and braved the bridge.... made it under with no problem. Had about 3" to spare... phew! I have noticed an abundance of greenery in the water down in my docking area. My slip alone looks like a Frog haven!

08-13-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
AltonGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	High Lake Level - Issues? Wondering if anyone has experienced issues with all the rain and the resulting high lake level? I have my boat slipped down at Parker Marine and the docks are partially submerged. Ducks were swimming around the parking lot yesterday! The clearance at the bridge looks really minimal now, not sure I can even make it under it! Similar places come to mind like the bridge in Wolfeboro? Bet thats offering low clearance too?

08-13-2008, 08:09 PM	#2
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	wow That sounds like it stinks. I have mine in Parker too. I didn't go up last weekend, but was planning to this weekend. Bummer to think I might be stuck... Hope it goes down some by Sunday!

08-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#8
macshpman Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern NH Posts: 32 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just Wondering Has the rain and high water level floated any debri into the lake? Thinking about going out this Sunday as the weather looks like it may be nice. Anything else to watch out for after all this rain we have had? Thanks __________________ Just remember Your DEAD alot longer then your ALIVE! Enjoy every DAY

08-14-2008, 02:42 PM	#11
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Looking at the water downstream on the Merrimack, I would say be very careful. The water is brown and very murky, and there are tons of branches and even some larger logs floating downriver. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

08-15-2008, 06:23 AM	#18
sgold44 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middleton, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bridge Clearance Sunset Bob- What kind of boat do you have? I'm heading up today w/some friends, & I'm wondering if I'll get my 24' Campion Bow Rider under that bridge?

08-14-2008, 06:49 AM	#3
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Was in Wolfeboro last Sunday and somebody was pulling their boat out on Back Bay. He tried to go under and got stuck with his windshield being the highest point. Watch a few fishing boats just get under and jetskis had to duck to get thru. Noticed a few boats in the Back Bay. Will have to trailer and put in on other side to get on the Lake. Heard on radio the Lake was up a foot over high level. Dave M

08-14-2008, 06:51 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,410 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	I heard of someone who wanted to go through the Wolfeboro bridge and couldn't.

08-14-2008, 07:00 AM	#5
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	We were in Wolfeboro Sunday and saw a few boats (all lower draft boats and under 20ft or so in length) attempt to go under the bridge and at the very last second, realized that they would not make it and backed away. There was one brave women who went for it and made it through with a boat load of people on a bow rider, they were all crouched down and all popped up when they made it through. We gave a cheer for them and she was a very proud captain of the boat. I wonder what would have happened if she got stuck?

08-14-2008, 01:49 PM	#9
Squam Friend Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't been on Winni but I can tell you there's a lot of crap floating around in Squam! Every stream that went up over its banks brought down branches and logs, and endless small debris and flushed it into the lake. I'd be extra careful cruising around this weekend.

08-14-2008, 01:54 PM	#10
Rinkerguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	We were out most of last Suturday, from Wolfboro, Meredith and didn't see anything of concern But given the high water, I'm on the lookout like I would be in the spring

08-14-2008, 09:02 PM	#17
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	When this approved it's a movie of my Dad driving under the Backbay bridge in Wolfeboro around 1985. His slip was in back bay. This day had reasonable water level, during one especially high period, he trailered from Backbay to the launch near the docks. Of course if the water was low, it got shallow in there. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=13350

08-15-2008, 06:52 AM	#19
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	debris There is some floating debris out there, so keep an eye out. Had a good size 2x6 with screws sticking out wash up on my shoreline yesterday. Also saw some other logs rocking with the waves on another shoreline.

08-15-2008, 11:38 AM	#21
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	I was out last Sunday in Alton Bay and hit a 4" by 10 ft branch/log and made it into 3 - 3ft logs. Did go back and pick up the pieces after checking prop and outdrive for damage.

08-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#22
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Don't try it sgold44, its not the length or type, its how high does the boat sit in the water and what degree your windshield if thats your highest point. I have a 20' Chris Craft that sits high in the water and my windshield is not that high. As mentioned above about other boats, I wouldn't have done last week. The lake has risin since then. If your going to go on the big Lake trailer it over, saves trying the bridge, taking it out and then bringing it over. Dave M

08-15-2008, 04:25 PM	#23
AltonGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Since my initial Post the lake seems to have dropped a few inches. I had reported that the docks at Parker were submerged at one point. They are actually above the water now (barely). Took my 23' Searay out last night and braved the bridge.... made it under with no problem. Had about 3" to spare... phew! I have noticed an abundance of greenery in the water down in my docking area. My slip alone looks like a Frog haven!