In case any of you hear about this, no need to panic. I have spoke with the US Coast Guard and we shouldnt have any problems. Do expect more Sheriff traffic then normal and if you decide to fish Union Point marina you "could but doubtful" will be asked to leave the area.

POSTED: 12:09 pm PDT June 9, 2004
UPDATED: 12:23 pm PDT June 9, 2004

STOCKTON, Calif. -- The Middle River in San Joaquin County has been closed to all recreational boating because of
the recent levee break.


The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department requested that the U.S. Coast Guard authorize the closure because of the
levee breach on Upper Jones Tract.


The closure encompasses the Middle River waterway between Santa Fe Cut, on the north side, and Woodward-Victoria
Canal on the south side.


Sheriff's patrol boats will patrol the closure area on a 24-hour basis. The San Joaquin Sheriff's Department will
constantly re-evaluate the need for the closure, according to officials.

Does that mean there won't be any boats in victoria?:o That would be a shame!:7
Swampy

Swampy you know there are no fish in Victoria, so it is not even worth going down that way. I hear all the good fish are way way way up middle river.

FIT

Its my understanding they are cutting people off just about right at the union point bridge, so yah victoria will probally be business as usual.

last saturday, I did see a sheriff boat, as I was rowing back to union point after I hopped the barrier, he just cruised by and waved. There was a bunch of wakedudes doing there thing in victoria and he didn't seem to mind, but you never know when they might just shut the whole area down if they feel it is necessary. Sure is good to be on the other side of the barrier :+

cz