Conditions

Boat Ramps - 6/16/2013 The park is open for the season. The North boat ramp is open effective 5/29/13. The South boat ramp will remain closed. All trailered boats and gas powered vessels must be inspected for invasive plants and animals prior to launch. All vessels requiring an inspection MUST be cleaned, drained and dried prior to the inspection taking place. This includes requiring the removal of all snow, mud or other road debris from both the trailer and the vessel prior to the inspection. The boat ramps are open from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Ramp gates are locked promptly. For basic boating information please refer to the Boating Conditions section below. It is illegal to knowingly transport ANS. For basic boating information please refer to the Boating Conditions section below. Boating - 6/16/2013 The park is open for the season. The North boat ramp is open effective 5/29/13. The South boat ramp will remain closed. All trailered boats and gas powered vessels must be inspected for invasive plants and animals prior to launch. The boat ramp is open from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. All vessels requiring an inspection MUST be cleaned, drained and dried prior to the inspection taking place. This includes requiring the removal of all snow, mud or other road debris from both the trailer and the vessel prior to the inspection. It is illegal to knowingly transport ANS. *** For boat ramp and ANS inspection information please refer to the Boat Ramp Conditions above. Construction - 6/16/2013 No construction is planned at this time. Fire Restrictions - 6/16/2013 A county-wide fire ban went into effect on June 12th due to extremely dry conditions and includes Spinney Mountain State Park. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Only fires solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels are allowed. Visitors using these devices are reminded to watch them at all times and use them in areas away from any flammable materials. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or in a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Please contact the park office with any questions. Fishing Report - 6/16/2013 Trout (GOOD): Fishermen are reporting the most success in the deeper waters. Good catches are being seen in the inlets and closer to the dam. Try using small emergers, chironomids and egg patterns which seem to be the most productive flies. Rapalas in gold and green seem to be doing well too! Pike (GOOD): Reports are putting the pike at about 300-450 feet in the lake. Try using spoons or tube Jigs. Hunting - 6/16/2013 Hunting is permitted for legally hunted species during legal hunting seasons with a legal hunting license in areas that are not closed to hunting. A map of areas CLOSED TO ALL HUNTING is available under the maps section on the Spinney Mountain Home Page. Park Entrance - 6/16/2013 The park is open for the season. Self-servcie passes are available at the main entrance station. All other types of passes and registrations (including Annual Passes and Boat Registrations) are available for purchase at the Eleven Mile State Park office. Road Conditions - 6/16/2013 Roads are clear and dry at this time. Summer Colors - 6/16/2013 Richardson's Geranium, Indian Paintbrush, Penstemon, Scenecio, Western Wallflower, Pasqueflower, Harebells & Cut-leaf Aster. Water Levels - 6/16/2013 The park is open for the season. The reservoir water level is at 68% as of June 6th.