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Low water level on the Tchefuncte
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:21 am
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:21 am
I've been out of town for a week and returned yesterday morning (June 30). I've been living on the Tchefuncte near the lake for a few years and have never seen the water this low. I've seen it get low when a north wind blows for a few days in the winter, but never anything like this in the summer.
Have there been unusual winds in the last few days? I've looked at a few sites that show historical wind and nothing seems to far out of the ordinary.
Have there been unusual winds in the last few days? I've looked at a few sites that show historical wind and nothing seems to far out of the ordinary.
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Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:32 am to Ole War Skule
I noticed the river level on the Killian gauge on the Tickfaw on the news last night was as low as I remember seeing it in the decade plus since I bought my camp, but have no idea why. It's rained into that basin a good bit over the past couple of weeks. Post back if you figure it out, I'm curious.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:38 am to Ole War Skule
Persistent west winds over the last two weeks have significantly dropped the Tchefuncte. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to partake in the killer bass fishing due to the low water.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:51 am to 4LSU2
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Persistent west winds over the last two weeks
I saw an indication of that and guess you're probably correct, but the speed wasn't that great. Certainly unusual as SE is the normal summer wind (I thought).
Also, I know winds affect the river more than rain, but the historical chart shows rain every day for the since June 10 except one.
This post was edited on 7/1/15 at 6:57 am
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:56 am to Ole War Skule
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:58 am to 4LSU2
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The secret got out earlier in the week. LINK
so his son is giving away spots now too? Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:08 am to Icansee4miles
these are near record low levels...notes on site says the have not been verified
last week had lows as low as .12'
recent record lows
(1) -0.72 ft on 12/16/2007
(2) -0.68 ft on 11/23/2005
(3) -0.57 ft on 12/07/2006
(4) -0.50 ft on 07/25/2000
(5) -0.41 ft on 03/02/2009
(6) -0.10 ft on 01/26/2001
(7) 0.00 ft on 04/22/2002
(8) 0.14 ft on 04/11/1998
(9) 0.20 ft on 06/16/1998
(10) 0.30 ft on 07/10/1998
last week had lows as low as .12'
recent record lows
(1) -0.72 ft on 12/16/2007
(2) -0.68 ft on 11/23/2005
(3) -0.57 ft on 12/07/2006
(4) -0.50 ft on 07/25/2000
(5) -0.41 ft on 03/02/2009
(6) -0.10 ft on 01/26/2001
(7) 0.00 ft on 04/22/2002
(8) 0.14 ft on 04/11/1998
(9) 0.20 ft on 06/16/1998
(10) 0.30 ft on 07/10/1998
Posted on 7/1/15 at 9:27 am to 4LSU2
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4LSU2
This. Another thing that's been unusual is a persistent northwest wind. Even during the winters, we'll only see 2-3 days of that at a time. The water in the marsh is lower than it is during duck season. Pretty wild.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 9:41 am to 4LSU2
Dang it!
I've been dicking around all week and coulda been fishing!
I've been dicking around all week and coulda been fishing!
Posted on 7/1/15 at 10:02 am to Ole War Skule
I too live in that area. I paddle frequently from the bridge at T rivers to the bridge at Guste island road. The water is indeed down and the bass are indeed everywhere. Gators too. Saw at least a dozen the other day in 3.5 hours.
I noticed by causeway toll as well that the "tide" had receded a good 20 yards from the shore.
I noticed by causeway toll as well that the "tide" had receded a good 20 yards from the shore.
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