foxfai Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 A friend told me today that the Salem Willow pier is completely destroyed and it's unfishable. He said the town is not planning to have it fixed this year due to budget. Any other info on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibe333333 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 The entire pier destroyed? That’s a pretty big pier too. I haven’t heard of it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 If true that place was a staple and part of a tradition for many anglers. I would take a drive up there, grab a Chop Suey sandwich and check it out. Even if that pier is gone there are still a bunch of shore spots there where you can get some great bass on the incoming tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BnBoston Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Not completely destroyed but badly damaged. Storms did a number on the section at the beginning of the pier. About a 10' section is tilted to one side. The rest of the pier appears to be in decent structural condition. Have not heard anything about planned repairs. Although I never go fishing there I hope it gets repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy monday Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 22 mins ago, The Riddler said: If true that place was a staple and part of a tradition for many anglers. I would take a drive up there, grab a Chop Suey sandwich and check it out. Even if that pier is gone there are still a bunch of shore spots there where you can get some great bass on the incoming tide. Oh man now I'm craving one of those Chop Sueys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tuttle Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Bidding for repairs has closed. I'm not sure if there is a timeline for repairs. The Harbormaster suggested building the pier higher to account for rising sea levels and to prevent the type of damage that occurred when ice flows got caught under the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSK1962 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 This was in March. Looks the same as of this past weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tuttle Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Money exists and the repairs will be made. The repairs should be done ASAP, but the bidding process is ongoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BnBoston Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 The older section of the peir survived just fine. As you can see in the picture the newer and lighter gangway failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 20 hours ago, stormy monday said: Oh man now I'm craving one of those Chop Sueys! You have to be careful though. You just hope you don't get the dreaded Norovirus! It's risky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unskunk Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 This was the second time in about 5 yrs, the pier was trashed. According to the Salem News, the city wants to raise the flooring because of the increases in the height of high tides during some Noreasters here lately By the way, the city is in NO hurry to do this. So you can probably expect nothing done here this year. Too bad....it's a great flounder year and the mackerel are around already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unskunk Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 5:07 PM, stormy monday said: Oh man now I'm craving one of those Chop Sueys! You're forgetting Hobb's popcorn...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northshore Bob Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 ^^^This. A million times better than those crappy sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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