Debris?
 

How much debris has the recent rain storm kicked up? I am thinking about getting the boat ready for Memorial Day. Any reports would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Debris
 

Usually, debris has blown to shore and become stuck as the lake level drops shortly after ice-out. High water now will dislodge some debris that may have been in place for years, but as the level drops again, you'll be OK in several days. Obviously, a dock post or tree may fall into the lake and drift at any time. If you see such, don't just steer around it, please pick it up or take it in tow to a suitable drop off point.

How high is the water compared to same time last year?

I helped some friends take in their docks shortly after high water last October. We put the sections out of reach of that water so I'm fairly sure they're ok. Nothing I can do about it right now due to a back injury but I'm curious.

Thanks!

Water Level & Debris
 

At the moment Winnipesaukee is 12 inches above full and probably 11 inches above this time last year.

The problem with debris on many of the lakes is how much was kicked loose by flooding and washed into the lakes. A co-worker was out on Winnipesaukee yesterday and he noticed quite a bit of 'junk' in the water off of Varney Point and near the Weirs. For the next few days it is probably a good idea to keep the speed down to headway. The last thing anyone wants to do is hit some debris at 30mph. That might end your boating season prematurely!:eek:

Lots of Debris!
 

I can confirm that there is a LOT of debris out there, including boards and entire sections of docks that have broken off or simply floated away. Many docks are completely submerged now, and any decking that isn't secured to a submerged seasonal dock is likely to get washed away and create a significant navigational hazard. High NW winds are currently forecast for Sunday night and Monday, which will (unfortunately) create large waves that will probably result in even more debris being washed into the lake.