I've launched many times pre-sunrise at Colt and never had a problem. Now, if the wind blows like others have stated, the return to the dock and trailer is horrendous. I scouted Haines last year and it comes highly recommended from a few folks.
Location: Central Mass for work and coastal Maine for fun!
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The first trip to the Bay on Sunday was an enjoyable one. Put in at Oakland Beach at 5:00am. Had better luck snagging bunker than bass, but managed to put two small keepers in the boat. Did a lot of exploring and found a few spots to go back to and a few not to (even though I had high hopes for them!) The winds really picked up in the afternoon and the water got sloppy. Thanks for the advice to stay away from the Colt State Park ramp on windy days! I'll be back!