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Boat Acesses around Garrison?


Coach BWS

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Plan on coming up on Saturday and was wondering about waits at the access. I have used the Garrison public access before but was wondering if a person is allowed to put in at the Garrison Marina (for a price I would imagne) and not have to wait as long? I have found great info on this board about where to fish. Putting what I read along with the Walleye Whiffer map and my GPS I have lots of ideas where to start. Now if someone would only put fish on my hook??!!??I appreciate the info sharing on this site!

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Derek,

Thanks for the reply. I am only coming over for the day on Saturday and was wondering if they allow you to pay to just use their access. I will not be needing a slip. Also since you mentioned the restaurant is closed where can a guy eat in the garrison area without taking out the boat or driving.

Thanks again
Brett

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Yes you can pay to launch there too. No places to eat unless you dock the boat in the marina and drive to Garrison. Unless you head north to Mar Myr. You can dock there and eat.

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Thanks again for the info. We will probably make our way up to Myr Mar so we will be able to eat there. What is the name of the place where a guy can eat and have a beer up that way.

Thanks again
Brett

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The Myr Mar has food (bar) and a protected harbor for launching. We've had decent trips out on the rock piles 15-17' during the day and trolling raps over the rocks right in front of Myr Mar at night. Good luck.

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Another spot, less polished but servicable is Boat Harbor Marina. Eight bucks or so to launch the boat. Its at the south end of St. Albans Bay, and there are two decent places to eat on St. Albans that I know of, just pull your boat up to their dock. Twin Pines has a pretty good breakfast (middle of the bay) and Headquarters Lodge has always been tops for dinner eats but they changed owners a couple of years ago - still good I think.

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In Garrison, you should be able to stop at the Blue Goose also. They have a dock. If heading toward Malmo at all, try Carlsona. Excellent food and drinks! Just thought I'd give you a couple more ideas. Have fun!

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