{"version":"2.6","id":"ashbridges-water-depth-and-shoaling-risks","question":"What are the water depth and navigation hazards in Coatsworth Cut for boaters accessing Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?","answer":"Boaters should be aware that water depth in Coatsworth Cut can decrease from 8 feet early in the season to less than 6 feet by late summer.","answer_detail":"When navigating through Coatsworth Cut to access Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch, boaters must be aware of the changing water depth and potential navigation hazards. The water depth in the approach channel can decrease significantly over the course of the boating season, from approximately 8 feet early in the season to less than 6 feet by late summer. This reduction in water depth requires boaters to exercise caution and proceed slowly to avoid running aground. To minimize the risk of grounding, it is essential to stay strictly within the marked red and green buoys that delineate the safe navigation channel. By doing so, boaters can safely navigate Coatsworth Cut and access Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch. The changing water depth is a result of sedimentation and shoaling, which can occur rapidly in this area. As of the latest survey in August 2022, the minimum water depth in the channel was recorded at 5.8 feet, emphasizing the need for vigilance and adherence to marked navigation channels.","related_ids":["ashbridges-water-depth-and-shoaling-risks"],"last_verified":"2026-06-25","authority":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com","url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/en/knowledge/ashbridges-water-depth-and-shoaling-risks","markdown_url":"https://ashbridgesbayboatlaunch.com/api/knowledge/ashbridges-water-depth-and-shoaling-risks?format=md&lang=en"}