05-28-2004, 03:13 AM
You might be able to launch from what is left of Saddle Cove with that small boat, but will be somewhat exposed returning if the wind comes up. I once launched the car topper in the picture below from Pumphouse Cove. Worth reconn driving down there during the week to check out. I expect Vegas Wash is just too muddy to launch even a small boat.
From the water, 33 hole is confusing to find if you haven't been there. It is just a redder soft rock shore the 3 coves that are showing the most litter and shore use. Beyond 33 Hole towards vegas wash is cliff walls and no more real sizeable coves. The coves on the way there (Pitchfork) are good also. Couldn't recommend the camping.
Better places to camp might be dirt road accesses off 167 to Boxcar and Crawdad coves. may be some OK largemouth in that area. Again I don't know about launch possibilities in that area. see: http://www.nps.gov/lame/bbasin.pdf
If you are willing, launching at Gov't Wash it is maybe 1 1/2 miles to Crawdad and some good fishing terrain along the way (with the low water conditions). Is exposed to the prevailing winds however.
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From the water, 33 hole is confusing to find if you haven't been there. It is just a redder soft rock shore the 3 coves that are showing the most litter and shore use. Beyond 33 Hole towards vegas wash is cliff walls and no more real sizeable coves. The coves on the way there (Pitchfork) are good also. Couldn't recommend the camping.
Better places to camp might be dirt road accesses off 167 to Boxcar and Crawdad coves. may be some OK largemouth in that area. Again I don't know about launch possibilities in that area. see: http://www.nps.gov/lame/bbasin.pdf
If you are willing, launching at Gov't Wash it is maybe 1 1/2 miles to Crawdad and some good fishing terrain along the way (with the low water conditions). Is exposed to the prevailing winds however.
For boat and motor check out:
http://www.watercraftfsbo.com/cgi-win/selboat.exe
look at ad #31122. I will sell this cheaper to a forum member. Even has pin holes for oarlocks.
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