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Clewless
Joined: 24 Mar 2013
Posts: 30
City/Region: Ashland
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Clewless
Photos: Clewless
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 Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| thataway wrote: | We spent a week in that area, but we did not have our C Dory. The art shop owner near the waterfront is a C Dory owner and will have all of the info on boating there.
There was heavy fog, and rain in late August, early Sept. to the extent that the Tour boat went out, and turned back giving a full refund.
I don't think it would be a good area for hosting a cruise however. |
I'm the "art shop owner" Bob is referring to, however I sold that property a few years ago and I now live in Ashland and still have my C-Dory. Indeed, I do know a fair amount about boating in the Apostle Island and the boat ramps and parking nearby. For a four decades now I've taken a one to two week trip in the Apostle's beginning on Labor Day and from my experience the weather is consistently good and of course changeable. I don't know what all the criteria are for "hosting a cruise", but can talk about what I know of the area.
Other launch points around Bayfield are: Red Cliff, Washburn and Ashland each in increasing distance from the Islands and have parking fees.
I agree with Colby, Little Sand Bay offers free unlimited parking for trailers and cars, which is my preferred launch site for a longer trip and also the concern with winds when returning. You'll have to ask Colby about the fishing, I like to eat fish others have caught. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011
Posts: 4949
City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Last time I was in the Apostles, I believe last year, I caught my limit of Lake Trout. And I'm not much of a fisherman, so that should tell you something about fishing in the Apostle Islands. Of course you have to be in the right place, but the information I read about where to fish was pretty much spot on.  But, I still prefer cruising to fishing, and visiting the light houses, and getting to kayak into the sea caves at Devil's Island is definitely a highlight! And Bayfield has a lot of interesting shops and good restaurants. Many of the islands offer excellent hiking opportunities, and there are some great anchorages as well. But again, it is Lake Superior and you have to watch the weather! Colby |
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