Hey CJ,
I'm not sure if I'm going myself but I'm sure you will be able to find someone to launch with if your there between 6-630. As for a fishing buddy.... That's up to whoever you meet.
As long as there are other people out there I say launch.
Watch where guys are making bait and then kinda follow them from a distance to get an idea of the area they are fishing.
In my experience most guys will be open to shooting you a little advice.
Get out there and have fun.