Closest open water to Buffalo?
 

I need to run a boat now, we are looking for boat able water and ramp. How far south do we have to go? What is open?

nothing in the great lakes thats for sure. Your gonna have to go way south. Cumberland doesn't freeze but access will be tough. I say if your gonna pack up head all the way to FLA :D

Saint Clair river was still moving a couple weeks ago but again access will be notta . . . .


pic from two days ago

You could try the upper niagara river, the ice boom is in, so there should not be much ice.

Isle View Park in Tonawanda NY will be your best bet. The only problem is shore ice and debris build up in the ramp so you need to make sure it is clear before you make the trip. I sent you a PM. I can check it out for you just let me know when you are coming.

Went by Lake Erie in Cleveland yesterday and water was open. Not sure by ramp.

lol . . . i dunno man that sounds terrifying . . . . out in the cold . . .. knowing if you have an issue no ones gonna come get ya . . . . waters way to cold (and fast) to swim for it . . . oh an then theres the falls :eek: :D

I never said it was a great idea! There are probably some crazy fishermen out there.

I just need a 15 min test ride, don't even need to go fast.

[HR][/HR]r u testing the ilmor boat from the boat show

Check the lower Niagara river in Lewiston NY just north of Niagara falls. I bet that is clear. The water moves pretty good there and thats where all the fishermen go. Not much room to turn around so if you have a bigger boat your gonna have to back down the hill to the water but its easy to do. Did it with my 38 top gun with no problems at all. You can probably call the "water street landing" restaurant in Lewiston ny and make sure its clear