Most of the rivers across the country are running at elevated levels, especially the rivers in the Midwest as most of those are at or approaching action levels and are way to dangerous to be boating on. Conversely the lakes are a much safer choose at this time for your first boating trip. The water is going to be cool but you can have an enjoyable boating experience without getting in the water.
Pack a nice assortment of snacks and your favorite beverages, take a grill with you and some burgers and dogs. While boating around the lake keep your eye open for a nice cove where you can beach your boat and setup a little camp, and grill out your dinner. Maybe do little fishing or just chill out. This is also a good time to checkout your boat, you know the little things, has the battery been charging, the boat isn't taking on an water, make a list of all the things that you thought you had on board but now you have discovered you forgot. But mostly enjoy your first boating trip.
Although the Muskingum River her in Southeastern Oho is only about 3 feet above normal and running pretty clean, one should exercise great caution if you are thinking of venturing out on a boat trip. that extra 3 feet of water may be just enough to cover some very nasty snags that may have appeared over the winter, the extra water may also be covering a sand or gravel bar. If you are not familiar with the river and the normal location of the shallow areas you should proceed with extreme caution. The good news is the State set the channel markers today, that is always helpful and a good indicator that the boating season is upon us, and the locks are open.
I am going to build a nice camp fire and enjoy the river from the patio with a few friends and tell old boating stories.
Remember never fight Old Man River; he has never lost a fight.
Boat safe!
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