Re: Bush river Md. info needed
Denny-
I'm not a Bush River "regular" but I've been up there a few times in the past. Not sure what kind of boat you'll be bringing but I'll assume it's trailerable.
Some observations:
- from the train bridge to the Bay, pretty much all the shoreline is APG and off limits. I think the rules also prohibit touching the bottom, so wading near shore is out- but skiing is OK. Dove's Cove is a nice quiet place to anchor but it can get buggy if there's no breeze. LOTS of wildlife can be seen around there- it's part of the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge.
Be aware that during the weekdays, APG can close the river to boat traffic (it's within their "restricted area"). The APG Patrol boats will be out when the river is closed. If in doubt- ask them. They're happy to answer questions.
- from the train bridge up, that part of the river reminds me of a lake- plenty of room to waterski with lots of homes along the perimeter. The bridge has 12' vertical clearance. As I recall, the bottom up there is really soft mud.
- I'm not sure about fishing, but my chart shows a good portion of the Bush to be prohibited. Check with Bar Harbor- they'll know for sure.
If you have a big enough boat and want to venture beyond the Bush, I'd recommend you buy a good nautical chart and take an easy run across the Bay to Worton and Stillpond. There's a wonderful restaurant on Worton Creek, and Stillpond is one of the best anchoring spots on the Bay. Of course, just to the south (also on the Eastern Shore) is the ever-popular Fairlee Creek. The entrance channel is "interesting" but not that difficult if you watch how others do it (hint: head RIGHT FOR THE BEACH- no kidding).
If that's not enough for you, then run north to the Sassafras! that'll keep you busy for a few days.... One thing to remember- keep watch for changing weather conditions- in a storm, the Bay is no place for small boats. Have fun.
