11-19-2012, 05:15 PM
[quote dsmacey] I would stay away from any of the formal launch ramps. You would have a long haul to get to anyplace decent.[/quote]
I agree with that.
Inflatables are fine on Mead if you know your limitations. Check the weather reports from more than one source before you go. I like to cross-reference [url "http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.0851756090981&lon=-114.76524369140623"]NOAA[/url] and [url "http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Lake+Mead+National+Recreation+Area+NV+NVNPSLAME:13:US"]Weather.com[/url]. [url "http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/lake_mead_crawdad_cove"]Windfinder[/url] can be good too, if you figure out how to read the data.
Boats aren't too much of a concern this time of year - Memorial Day isn't a good day to be paddling around , but there isn't enough traffic to be a problem now. Don't forget an emergency whistle, and wear visible clothes if you are worried about it.
Waves can get nasty out there, but usually only when the wind is nasty, so plan accordingly.
Don't forget - your boat needs to be registered if you have the trolling motor on it. California registration is fine.
Overall, it's probably safer than you think. Like Dsmacey said, Government Wash is probably a good bet. A bit of a dirt road to get down there, but not much boat traffic and good fishing nearby.
Good luck!
Take some pictures and let us know how you do!
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I agree with that.
Inflatables are fine on Mead if you know your limitations. Check the weather reports from more than one source before you go. I like to cross-reference [url "http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.0851756090981&lon=-114.76524369140623"]NOAA[/url] and [url "http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Lake+Mead+National+Recreation+Area+NV+NVNPSLAME:13:US"]Weather.com[/url]. [url "http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/lake_mead_crawdad_cove"]Windfinder[/url] can be good too, if you figure out how to read the data.
Boats aren't too much of a concern this time of year - Memorial Day isn't a good day to be paddling around , but there isn't enough traffic to be a problem now. Don't forget an emergency whistle, and wear visible clothes if you are worried about it.
Waves can get nasty out there, but usually only when the wind is nasty, so plan accordingly.
Don't forget - your boat needs to be registered if you have the trolling motor on it. California registration is fine.
Overall, it's probably safer than you think. Like Dsmacey said, Government Wash is probably a good bet. A bit of a dirt road to get down there, but not much boat traffic and good fishing nearby.
Good luck!
Take some pictures and let us know how you do!
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