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West Cove boat launch
Posted on 7/8/20 at 6:59 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 6:59 am
Only fished Big Lake once years ago and launched out of Spicers. I found the West Cove launch on Google Earth yesterday, is this a viable option for a 22’ bay boat? Anything to look out for? Thx in advance.
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Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:02 am to Redlos
I believe it closes early like at 3 or maybe 5, other than that your good to go.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:15 am to Redlos
quote:yep
, is this a viable option for a 22’ bay boat?
quote:The entrance to west cove can get shallow on low tide so just stay on step when going through the crab trap maze.
Anything to look out for?
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 7:17 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:22 am to Redlos
Haven’t seen gates locked at WC in years, should be fine until dark coming out.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:31 am to KemoSabe65
Thx guys! Why I love this site
Posted on 7/8/20 at 9:18 am to Redlos
Thinking about going to big lake for the first time Friday. Any tips?
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:21 am to Redlos
Yes it’s fine for a boat that size. I used to launch my 21’ bay boat there regularly.
The only trouble I’ve ever had was on an incoming tide and an east wind. The locks are near the launch on the west side and as soon as I backed off the trailer, the current and wind immediately started pushing me into the locks. Had to reverse it out of there quickly as the wind wouldn’t allow me to turn into it.
Like someone else mentioned, there’s a damn ton of crab traps at the mouth of the canal to get into West Cove. Some good spots to fish in West Cove though.
The only trouble I’ve ever had was on an incoming tide and an east wind. The locks are near the launch on the west side and as soon as I backed off the trailer, the current and wind immediately started pushing me into the locks. Had to reverse it out of there quickly as the wind wouldn’t allow me to turn into it.
Like someone else mentioned, there’s a damn ton of crab traps at the mouth of the canal to get into West Cove. Some good spots to fish in West Cove though.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:38 am to brockforte
SW wind predicted at Cameron 10-14 on Friday with a predicted incoming tide. I would get some live bait and camp out on the channel. Launch at Cal Pt or Spicers and make the run south. Coming back fish the rocks from Joes Cove north on either side.
If that doesn't work hit the west bank of the lake fishing Turners south to Long Point.
If that doesn't work hit the west bank of the lake fishing Turners south to Long Point.
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