And if they do that, then they should also close down the stretch of river adjacent to marker 53. This is the entrance to the spawning area in Haddam Meadows. In a week or so, we'll be seeing reports of the shore gang pounding the snot out of the pike as they stage up for the spawn. More pike per angler\hour are caught here than any other area in the state. If there is truly an interest in letting the pike spawn unimpeded, it should start there...