What time does the Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch ramp queue typically start backing up on peak summer Saturdays when Woodbine Beach reaches 90% capacity and the Leslie Street Spit anglers return?
Verified: 2026-05-24
Quick answer
Ramp queues form by 5:30 AM, peak 7-9 AM. Woodbine Beach saturation redirects trailer tow vehicles eastward, compounding Lake Shore Boulevard East delays. Post-9 AM arrivals face 45-90 minute waits.
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Detailed answer
Pre-dawn anglers launching for Lake Ontario salmon near the Leslie Street Spit create initial demand. By 6:30 AM, weekend warriors from Scarborough and the Beaches arrive. Woodbine Beach parking hitting 90% by 7:15 AM on hot Saturdays forces trailer tow vehicles onto Lake Shore Boulevard East, creating a domino effect. The queue peaks 7-9 AM as simultaneous launch attempts exceed single-lane ramp capacity. Post-9 AM arrivals face 45-90 minute waits. Optimal window: 5:00-5:30 AM or after 2 PM when morning boats exit for Woodbine Beach volleyball or Tommy Thompson Park picnics.
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