Canyon Lake - July 4th weekend - 1st trip out

[TRO]

RE: canyon

cdr: i was at Canyon Lake this past weekend. the lake is about 13-15 feet low, but we didn't have a problem with depth anywhere. not having a depth finder isn't really that big of a deal at Canyon because of how deep it is. it wouldn't say the conditions were dangerous at all. there is 1 spot in the middle of the lake that gets really shallow now because of the lake levels, but it is near the dam and has a marker bouy now. the rest of the lake is 70-100 ft deep in the middle. and the coves stay pretty deep, even now. the water was super clear so you can definitely see if you are coming near shallow water in the coves and the middle isn't really an issue except that one point.

[cdrymalla]

RE: canyon

Thanks TRO.

[sstexan]

I too was out on Canyon this past weekend. I had a little trouble putting in at Potter's creek. I had my Yukon XL rear tires in the water to get the boat to float. I suggest going to the Marina to launch. Once underway, the water was amazing. In my opinion the best water clarity in Texas. The only drawback is the minerals that wreck havoc on the tower and spinner racks. Enjoy Canyon Lake!

ps I saw an all black 230 out there... SWEEEEEETTT Ride whover that was!

[TRO]

I think one of the best places to put in is Ramp #1 near the Chamber of Commerce. that ramp is fine.

[AirTool]

Once underway, the water was amazing. In my opinion the best water clarity in Texas. The only drawback is the minerals that wreck havoc on the tower and spinner racks. Enjoy Canyon Lake!

Drought conditions always make the water clear at Canyon. No runoff while the other particles settle makes for some clear water.

On the minerals, check out this photo of my 206 after a week at Canyon in 100+ weather. The boat cleaned up nicely but not the glass. I finally had to warm some vinegar in the sun and go over the glass three or four times.

cdrymalla - that link I provided above should give you ramp closures.