Powerboating Near Dallas and Austin?
#21
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Lake Travis used to be one of my favorite lakes, but I don't get up there much anymore. It's great when the lake is at normal full pool, but it gets sneaky when it's down some, unless you really know the lake. Lake Buchanan isn't too bad when it's full.
BUP - I agree with you on Joe Pool. Went there one time and barely escaped with my life. Those folks get pretty crazy on the weekends, but it does get funny. Chair and an ice chest up there and you can laugh for hours.
#22
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The 272 that hangs out at "s" dock and ties up at the parking lot side is me .
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#26
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PK has earned a rep as the place to get harassed by the law. After the big fire a few years back seems like the Chamber of commerce decide they want to change the scene. All the trailer houses and weekend fishing camps burned and zoning changes quickly followed. They want to make it a more "high tone" place. Local riff raff is being run off, not a good thing. You may feel like you're all alone in the middle of no where but do not drink at all if you're the Capt. You will get hauled to the bank and put through the stupid human tricks, with prejudice and ZERO tolerance.
The last first person report I got a guy I know moved a drunk girls jet ski to the other end of the raft up when the wind changed directions. He wasn't operating a boat otherwise. The game warden had "glasses" on the raft up, came straight over there, took him to the bank and put him in county lock up. He said there were 26 people in there in swim suits waiting to get booked in. He only idled down the transoms about 15 boats.
Lake Travis is awesome but as mentioned if the lake is below pool it has several OH CHIT spots within the first ten feet (below full pool) and the "sometimes islands" right out in the middle of the big end. Best rule to remember is "steep is deep" but do your homework. The main river turns have long points on one side. Stay on the steep side.
Lewisville SUCKS. I live 15 minutes from it and have been on Texoma for years. It's worth the 45 minutes drive. Boat stays there in dry storage on Highport Road. Just FYI there are 4 or 5 different flavors of LEO's on Lewisville. Long known as the deadliest lake in Texas you are under surveillance and you will get "safety checked" in a power boat. Welcome to town.
The last first person report I got a guy I know moved a drunk girls jet ski to the other end of the raft up when the wind changed directions. He wasn't operating a boat otherwise. The game warden had "glasses" on the raft up, came straight over there, took him to the bank and put him in county lock up. He said there were 26 people in there in swim suits waiting to get booked in. He only idled down the transoms about 15 boats.
Lake Travis is awesome but as mentioned if the lake is below pool it has several OH CHIT spots within the first ten feet (below full pool) and the "sometimes islands" right out in the middle of the big end. Best rule to remember is "steep is deep" but do your homework. The main river turns have long points on one side. Stay on the steep side.
Lewisville SUCKS. I live 15 minutes from it and have been on Texoma for years. It's worth the 45 minutes drive. Boat stays there in dry storage on Highport Road. Just FYI there are 4 or 5 different flavors of LEO's on Lewisville. Long known as the deadliest lake in Texas you are under surveillance and you will get "safety checked" in a power boat. Welcome to town.
Last edited by Hook'em; 03-13-2017 at 12:13 PM.
#27
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PK has earned a rep as the place to get harassed by the law. After the big fire a few years back seems like the Chamber of commerce decide they want to change the scene. All the trailer houses and weekend fishing camps burned and zoning changes quickly followed. They want to make it a more "high tone" place. Local riff raff is being run off, not a good thing. You may feel like you're all alone in the middle of no where but do not drink at all if you're the Capt. You will get hauled to the bank and put through the stupid human tricks, with prejudice and ZERO tolerance.
The last first person report I got a guy I know moved a drunk girls jet ski to the other end of the raft up when the wind changed directions. He wasn't operating a boat otherwise. The game warden had "glasses" on the raft up, came straight over there, took him to the bank and put him in county lock up. He said there were 26 people in there in swim suits waiting to get booked in. He only idled down the transoms about 15 boats.
Lake Travis is awesome but as mentioned if the lake is below pool it has several OH CHIT spots within the first ten feet (below full pool) and the "sometimes islands" right out in the middle of the big end. Best rule to remember is "steep is deep" but do your homework. The main river turns have long points on one side. Stay on the steep side.
Lewisville SUCKS. I live 15 minutes from it and have been on Texoma for years. It's worth the 45 minutes drive. Boat stays there in dry storage on Highport Road. Just FYI there are 4 or 5 different flavors of LEO's on Lewisville. Long known as the deadliest lake in Texas you are under surveillance and you will get "safety checked" in a power boat. Welcome to town.
The last first person report I got a guy I know moved a drunk girls jet ski to the other end of the raft up when the wind changed directions. He wasn't operating a boat otherwise. The game warden had "glasses" on the raft up, came straight over there, took him to the bank and put him in county lock up. He said there were 26 people in there in swim suits waiting to get booked in. He only idled down the transoms about 15 boats.
Lake Travis is awesome but as mentioned if the lake is below pool it has several OH CHIT spots within the first ten feet (below full pool) and the "sometimes islands" right out in the middle of the big end. Best rule to remember is "steep is deep" but do your homework. The main river turns have long points on one side. Stay on the steep side.
Lewisville SUCKS. I live 15 minutes from it and have been on Texoma for years. It's worth the 45 minutes drive. Boat stays there in dry storage on Highport Road. Just FYI there are 4 or 5 different flavors of LEO's on Lewisville. Long known as the deadliest lake in Texas you are under surveillance and you will get "safety checked" in a power boat. Welcome to town.
#28
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Try to find a fishing map that shows where the timber is. While most of them aren't standing above pool level anymore they are as solid as concrete under water. The lake is full now. When it's down three feet this summer you'll be shocked at how much timber appears and how much traffic you've seen in those areas, including skiers.
It's and urban lake with 3 million people living within striking distance around it. Some of the stupidest of them will be operating a boat on Lewisville every weekend from now until October. Keep your head on a swivel.
It's and urban lake with 3 million people living within striking distance around it. Some of the stupidest of them will be operating a boat on Lewisville every weekend from now until October. Keep your head on a swivel.
#29
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Try to find a fishing map that shows where the timber is. While most of them aren't standing above pool level anymore they are as solid as concrete under water. The lake is full now. When it's down three feet this summer you'll be shocked at how much timber appears and how much traffic you've seen in those areas, including skiers.
It's and urban lake with 3 million people living within striking distance around it. Some of the stupidest of them will be operating a boat on Lewisville every weekend from now until October. Keep your head on a swivel.
It's and urban lake with 3 million people living within striking distance around it. Some of the stupidest of them will be operating a boat on Lewisville every weekend from now until October. Keep your head on a swivel.
#30
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I've never been checked for noise, running Gil mannys open no baffles. PFD's including a throw cushion, fire extinguisher and a noise maker device are the main things. By then he can tell if you're drunk. I use to tourney fish and have been on the lake plenty, but I've owned the 272 for 17 years and had her on Lewisville 3 times. Got stopped all three.
You'll have fun out there this spring. When it gets old head for Texoma. Whole different experience.
You'll have fun out there this spring. When it gets old head for Texoma. Whole different experience.