CAUTION, LOW WATER

[Ryan]

@buckin_ho , sorry, but I don't think it is too much to ask that a major hazard between the only two marinas on the north side of the lake be marked. Especially when NPS says they mark hazards on the main channel.

That expectation is a little different than expecting them to "wipe my nose".....

 

[Squirrel]

@buckin_ho, just what would you say to the 6 people that hit that “Low Water Area” last week. Sq

 

[sparkin5280]

Amazing aerial photos! That's what I finally helped somebody. Well let's hope this starts getting underwater soon and has another 40 feet of water Above It by June.

 

[linnell]

I believe that shallow ridge north of the bouy field was covered by about 40-50 feet of water - 2 years ago same time of year. A guy from Carbondale (?) spooned up a 30+ lb cow on it!!!

From Paonia-Gulp minnow

 

[Leardriver]

That dirt runway at Halls brings back memories. I wish they would open it back up. Been there many times in a T210.

 

[Rivergoer]

That dirt runway at Halls brings back memories. I wish they would open it back up. Been there many times in a T210.

I was wondering if that was indeed a runway, that would be fun if it was still maintained.

 

[Leardriver]

It sat up on a little hill, so you could take off, stay in ground effect, swing the gear and flaps up, speed up to 100 knots, and push down towards the water. Good for a passenger squeal.

 

[Squirrel]

I have no business commenting on this, but it sounds like fun. Sq

 

[birdsnest]

I flew in a few times and it was a gas. Wish I'd got to fly into Hite'

 

[KBJ]

I flew in a few times and it was a gas. Wish I'd got to fly into Hite'

When I was learning to fly in 83, my flight instructor told me to land at every strip I could but do not go in to Hite. (Never did)

 

[Lake Powell gps Maps]

I haven't promoted these maps for a while, but they can help: Lake Powell - Lake Level Maps

There are 16 different selectable maps to work with the current water level. With the current water level at 3570', I suggest a 3560' Shallow Depth map. Giving you 10' of clearance less your draft when you cross the Shallow Depth contour.

They work on laptops, older Garmin and Lowrance gps units, iPhones - iPads, Android phones and tablets.

 

[shanewave]

Great quotes, buckin! Good stuff, accurate points. And Pegasus, thanks for the excellent aerial work.

 

[Chet Garling]

Thanks for the heads up! Many years ago we used to drive through the haystacks on our way up lake! Seeing the water this low is valuable information for that GPS in my head as a reminder to not cut the corners! Heading down Tuesday-Thursday for the first trip of the year!