Deep V boat downstream of Mcalpine?

[riverrat12]

We just had a good rain here in Louisville, and the downstream gauge is at 29' at Mcalpine. I've never fished downstream of Mcalpine lock and dam, but have always wanted to. I'm not talking about getting right up by the hydros or lock, but somewhere maybe by the boat ramp on the IN side, or around that area to cast some live bait with a bobber. I have a 25' cabin cruiser that I was hoping to just anchor up somewhere and fish relaxing like. Is this possible in that area?

I searched on here for Mcalpine fishing, and there were some talk of shallow water with many hazards like rocks and such, but are those closer to the hydros?

Before I took a 25ft boat up any further than the railroad bridge I would definetly have someone take you up there. There are so many things down there to know about it's not worth taking the chance. I have been fishing that area for 40+ years and it can get very dangerous real quick. Like Bob said the top of the shute get's into skinny water on the left side, stay close to the right side. Then there's the under water pipe on the right side of the hydro's,Wave rock, lock discharge area, two rock islands that can be just underwater, Sunk barge ,sunk truck and on and on. It is truly a very unique fishing area that is just as dangerous.I'm down there ussually every Fri. and would be glad to show you around. Just PM me when the water get's down and we'll go from there. I hope this helps, Good luck up at 14 mile.Chuck

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Before I took a 25ft boat up any further than the railroad bridge I would definetly have someone take you up there. There are so many things down there to know about it's not worth taking the chance. I have been fishing that area for 40+ years and it can get very dangerous real quick. Like Bob said the top of the shute get's into skinny water on the left side, stay close to the right side. Then there's the under water pipe on the right side of the hydro's,Wave rock, lock discharge area, two rock islands that can be just underwater, Sunk barge ,sunk truck and on and on. It is truly a very unique fishing area that is just as dangerous.I'm down there ussually every Fri. and would be glad to show you around. Just PM me when the water get's down and we'll go from there. I hope this helps, Good luck up at 14 mile.Chuck

Chuck, I will most likely be in contact with you. I'd love to get the ins and outs of the place from someone who knows it well. Thanks for the help, everyone. By the way, 14 mile creek was uneventful, but truth be known, I really just wanted to get the boat in the water and try out the new fish finder. Can't wait until it really warms up.

-Tim