harpeth river
 

me and a buddy are thinking of floating the harpeth. anyone with any thoughts on where to put in and to take out. never been on the river so looking for a little info.

This is an older thread, but it may help out

http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=3269

thanks. that helped a bunch actually

If you go, tell the folks at Foggy Bottom Canoe that I said hi. They are good people.

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Anyone know if that ramp is too steep to put in a john boat? I've never been there

Stickingar, I'm not sure that the Harpeth is friendly to jon boats. In my many years floating the harpeth I've seen one. They put in at the Narrows. A very precarious entry for anyone, much less a hundred pound boat. If you want to try the harpeth in a motorized boat there is a ramp where the Harpeth and Cumberland meet. That would be the only place that I could suggest. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

I saw a johnboat plus motor running up the Harpeth between I-40 and Hidden Lake State Park on Saturday. Granted, the river was high. It's pretty channelized in that area as well, so there might not be any problems.

I think a canoe and a couple paddles will suit you just fine on the Harpeth, any how.

going to the narrows this weekend. actually taking a marine buddy of mine who is in town for a week or so. never been so does anyone have any hints for me or does it fish like any other middle tn creek or river?

I've not fished the narrows, we float it in inner tubes on lazy summer days. That said it should have ample fish. The only thing to be aware of is it is a well traveled section, a favorite of the booze cruises.

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