Got the whole fam damily meeting at the FIL's lakehouse on Granbury for the 4th weekend. We did the same thing year before last, when the lake was a good bit lower than it is now, and we all had a blast. Skipped it last year due to horrible lake levels. With the lake up, it appears I might get to use the ramp at 51 that is close to his house instead of having to launch/load in town, provided the ramp is usable/not flooded.

Anyone have any info on the ramp at 51? What kind of shape it's in? Any pitfalls about using it otherwise? I would be bringing the truck/trailer back to the house, not leaving it there, fyi.

Any decent fishing up on that end of the lake? I usually fish whites/hybrids/striper, and understand that fishing for them would be better down south and will likely trailer down that way should I decide to go that far. But I plan on doing some night fishing too, once the kids are asleep, thought about hitting the lit boat docks in the area and/or setting up under the bridge and drowning a few minnows or something. I wouldn't rule out any catfishing either. Any insight that y'all can provide would be much appreciated. I possess some skills, just looking for a nudge in the right direction, so to speak.

Thanks in advance.

The ramp is fine might have a lot of campers over the holiday weekend in that park

Oh I fully expect to be dealing with crowds anywhere and everywhere we go the whole weekend. Mainly why I am looking at nigh time as my opportunity to go fishing.

Thanks for the info on the ramp being usable.

There were a lot of BIG floaters in the lake up there. BE CAREFUL!!!

That's not the greatest ramp to use at night. Lots of sketchy activity around there after dark. I would use the city ramp at Business 377 better lighted and more visibility.

How it all plays out remains to be seen. I might moor my boat to the FIL's dock if the weather is doable. But even if I need to load/launch the truck will be driven to me or back to the house that's less than 2 miles away. We'd spend an absolute minimum of time at the ramp. I really didn't want to have to trek all the way to 377 if I didn't have to. Especially knowing how traffic will be down that way. I will keep my head on a swivel and decide accordingly.

As for the floaters, I will be taking it easy anywhere I go being new to that part of the lake, especially at night.

The advice is much appreciated y'all.