Here is a map I made about a year ago for a fishin' buddy of mine. It shows the area... mostly.
The Lolly Gator Fish Camp is located just off the top edge of this map, at the north end of Puzzle Lake where Hwy 46 crosses the river.
I suppose most will be coming to Loughman's from I-95, and if you keep on going down the road, 5 minutes after the turnoff for Loughman's is the big bridge over the river. It has a County Park with fantastic ramps, and the little Jolly Gator bar/restaurant.
To the north of that ramp, is Lake Harney. This is a large lake, and also the southernmost point of the official coast guard numbered nav markers. Downstream (north) of Lake Harney, the St. Johns is more of a "real" river. Nice channel, maintained by the Army Corps-o-Engineers. Should be some nice riding. I don't think there is much skinny water riding, or trail riding. We may have to deal with some bass boats and such, but the barges pushed by the Tugboat don't go any further than lake Monroe. (Sanford/Debary)
And yes.... this is just a backup plan.
The guage is still falling, but the rate is slowing down. It was dropping a half inch per day a month or two ago. Now it's just dropping 1/16 or less per day.
Bubba - Do you have a room reserved at Loughman Lodge? It's not a big place. (I know you've been there before) The "motel" is a tiny building not much bigger than a two car garage and has only 4 rooms I think. And I believe there is another structure with another room or two. Are they allowing camping or RV parking there?
Don't stop the rain dance Jeff! And you're right Bubba - Wash the car & it'll rain.
matt.
