Mornings & Nights

   In my last post, I mentioned that I tried my hand at a little kayak fishing at night at Quonchonataug Pond in Charlestown,RI.. One of a few saltwater ponds that border Rhode Island's southern edge along the Atlantic Ocean. You would figure that other kayak anglers that fish at night would be a little more safety conscious by adding a light to their kayaks at night.

   Well, after getting lost on the water for nearly an hour, I decided to head back in and rethink my fishing strategy. I figured that the best possible way to see where the drop off lies would be to go during the day on Saturday, Sept 1, 2012.

   So, I set out to drive to Quonny Pond Fishing Area & Boat Launch during the day - not knowing what lies ahead. I know most of the saltwater ponds that border Rhode Island's southern edge are a hot spot for kayak activity, so I don't know what to expect when I arrive.

   I finally arrive at the entrance to the fishing area around 3pm. So far, so good......until I drive about halfway down the dirt road entrance.....

   Apparently, Quonnie is a very busy place during the day!!! When there just isn't enough room to park your vehicle at the parking area, people just seem to park on the left side of the road (when entering the launch area), leaving just enough room for 1 vehicle to pass if they're entering, or leaving the launch area!

   It's a good thing I didn't have my kayak with me, because finding a place to park my truck would've been impossible. I didn't stay long because of the people coming and going. It made me think about the incident at Monahan's Pier in Narragansett a few weeks ago where I was almost blocked in by people double & triple parking just to surf fish off the rocky ledge. 

   I didn't stay long, which was a good idea, because once I finally left the fishing area, a Environmental Police patrol unit was on his way down to the parking area. I'm pretty sure he won't be pleased to see the double parked cars/trucks lining the side of the road! Just hope his pen has enough ink for all those tickets!

   I figure the best times to arrive here to get out on the water, is either very early in the morning around 4am, or in the evening around 5pm. For me, it's about an hour drive from where I live in eastern CT. Actually, it's like that to anyplace I drive in Rhode Island!