Rivers End Marina

WackySenko · Post by **WackySenko** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:03 pm

I usually launch out of Russo's. I am thinking of launching at Rivers End for the first time. Any pros or cons about Rivers End? Do I have to worry about my truck and trailer? How much trouble getting to open water? Is there a better marina in that area?
Thank you for any info.

Vince Borges · Post by **Vince Borges** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:36 pm

The launch is fine. never had any problems with all the crack heads around there. There is plenty of parking. It is about a five minute Idle out to the river. Though sometimes the fishing inside is just as good

I think you would like it its a nice change from Russos.

WackySenko · Post by **WackySenko** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:41 pm

Thanks Vince

B.Carpenter · Post by **B.Carpenter** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:49 pm

I always use the ramp closest to the store. I lost a transducer once while using another ramp when the boat came off the trailer.

ASD · Post by **ASD** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:02 pm

Y not use "Russo's" ? They support most turnys Y not support them?

flipit · Post by **flipit** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:03 pm

Never had a problem there, but I prefer LazyM. Its just down the road and much shorter idle to get on pad.

flipit · Post by **flipit** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:10 pm

ASD wrote:Y not use "Russo's" ? They support most turnys Y not support them?

For me I launch by where I intend to fish. I use Russo's often, but if Im fishing south why drive 25 minutes further then make a 25 minute run back to where I drove by, then again at the end of the day.

ASD · Post by **ASD** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:14 pm

point well taken

Levy · Post by **Levy** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:28 pm

Dude there are no issues at Rivers end. It is a breeze to launch there (far better then Lazy M IMHO). I have lauched out of there every weekend for the last 4 years and never had one issue. There is a store if you need any last minute supplies but there is not much of a tackle selection if you are looking for fishing supplies as it is mostly snacks and drinks.

I will be in the blue bass tracker. Say hello if you see us.

Jon Levenson

WackySenko · Post by **WackySenko** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:10 pm

Thank You all for the info. I will launch out of Rivers End on Thursday, the 11th, for my next trip to the Delta. I have never fished that far South before and fiqure that it is time I expand my areas.

fastff · Post by **fastff** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:32 pm

For the south delta Rivers End Marina or Tracy Oasis Marina are both good. Tracy Oasis hosts amateur & open tournaments and deserve support too. The Oasis also has a well stocked bait & tackle shop. I fish the south and have had no problems at either marina.

Levy · Post by **Levy** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:55 am

fastff wrote:For the south delta Rivers End Marina or Tracy Oasis Marina are both good. Tracy Oasis hosts amateur & open tournaments and deserve support too. The Oasis also has a well stocked bait & tackle shop. I fish the south and have had no problems at either marina.

What he said.!!! Tracy Oasis is great as well and they DO have a fully stocked tackle store.

Zak Elrite · Post by **Zak Elrite** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:39 pm

Rivers End Marina is great!! I have launched there since the "Dirty Del's" days. Rivers End is clean, safe and has a nice 3-lane launch ramp. Though some of you have had damage to boats while launching, damage to boats while launching as a result of the ramp itself is unbelievable now. I have launched several of my boats there over the years and never had an issue, nor seen any issues related to the launch ramp itself. Much easier the Russo's IMHO. I think Russo's is great when tourneys go out of there but it's a bit tight and difficult to negotiate for newcomers. The homes(loosely put) near Rivers End, on the left side are now gone as they were built illegally, as I'm told. The other residents are friendly as well. Vehicle security has never been any issue that I've seen and I launch out of Rivers End always. I'm sure others are fine but with the security cameras around the parking and storage, the high number of "Big Money" wakeboard boats, bass boats and trucks that are in the lot on BUSY days, Rivers End is one the top launch ramps on the river!

You definitely don't have the tackle selection that others(Russo's, etc.) does but you're going to launch not buy stuff, except for drinks/snacks as was said. Great supply of that stuff! Check out coyotebait.com for tackle!

Good luck on your outing!!

JustinD · Post by **JustinD** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:18 pm

Why anyone would want to go south of HWY4 is beyond me. The fishing sucks.....guys like Levy and RickD are forever beating it up and the pumps are ALWAYS on. Best to stay north and west. Not to mention the other idiot in that yellow basscat running around crazy style. Dudes a maniac.

Jeff Antenucci · Post by **Jeff Antenucci** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:28 pm

JustinD wrote:Why anyone would want to go south of HWY4 is beyond me. The fishing sucks.....guys like Levy and RickD are forever beating it up and the pumps are ALWAYS on. Best to stay north and west. Not to mention the other idiot in that yellow basscat running around crazy style. Dudes a maniac.

I agree. All the fish are up North.

Trackerbass · Post by **Trackerbass** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:02 pm

Justin is right ! stay north! There's no fish down here!

jimmy87 · Post by **jimmy87** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:47 am

South delta has no fish other than the dinks. Been my experince
for the last 10 years. That Ramp is no good for ski boats either.

rickd · Post by **rickd** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:51 pm

I’ve had my boat stored at River’s End for 5 years now with no issues. They have installed a video surveillance system recently to keep the riffraff in check. The crack heads don’t want fishing gear they want stereo’s and they did get a few down there from what I hear.

And what Justin said, the way them pumps have been running down south all the fish are in LA! Seriously, even with the 101 it’s tough to keep position.