Jim C Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hi all, I fish and float fish the south branch for years, but have never tried the north branch. I'm looking for a 3-4 hour float maximum 5 hours. I'm taking a buddy out for his first Kish kayak fishing adventure. What drop in and take outside would be best for the time allotted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Probably put-in at Cherry Valley canoe launch and take-out at Kishwaukee River FP. or Put-in at Kishwaukee River FP and take out at Atwood Park, would be your best two options. https://duckdodge62.wixsite.com/tdsmh/kish-stretches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim C Posted August 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Thanks Terry for the info! That's exactly what I was looking for! Is fishing any better on either stretch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 They’re both pretty good. Biggest thing to consider is day and time of day. Cherry Valley put-in sees the most recreational traffic, although the Kish put-in does see an up tick in traffic from college students utilizing Larson’s Landing in New Milford. Either way an early start (before 10am) will keep you in front of most of the traffic. If you’re going on a week day then you probably won’t see anyone anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin summers Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hi Jim C. And Terry. do either of you have an easy launch/ good water on the south Branch? I would be solo so I would have to paddle back if that plays into the equation...I am old and slow LOL! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 South branch where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim C Posted August 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Most places I have been on south branch are difficult to paddle back to landing. I've fished in Genoa off of rt. 72 and paddled up and down a bit fishing. You travel too far and it can be real difficult to get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin summers Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks Jim C. That was the information i was looking for.. Terry I was thinking somewhere between Kirkland and Kingston area,,' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, kevin summers said: Terry I was thinking somewhere between Kirkland and Kingston area,,' Okay. I’m not familiar with that area. Not enough for any input anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe R Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Kevin if it's too shallow going upstream i just walk up the river in those sections and have a rope tied to my canoe or yak. So I'm casting and walking up river while I'm towing the boat which is tied to my waist belt or waders. Works well for dealing with shallows going upriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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