I thought it would be a good time to let people know that the water is down about 18" from last year's high level. In fact, it is already starting to be difficult to launch some of the larger boats.

The last two years I have warned of the rocks and hazards, but with the high water it was not a real problem. Do NOT allow the high water of the last two years to fool you, this year could be a bad year for rocks - be careful.

There is a special hazard located about 47 degrees 9.93 minutes N by 117 degrees 41.98 West. A log has anchored it's base in the bottom in this small cove, with the tip about 6" out of the water, projecting at an angle. If a boat hit it at any speed, depending on the angle, you could either roll a boat or punch a major hole in the hull. Note that this hazard is new this year so be aware. I tried to pull it out on Saturday, but the wind was too strong to do it by myself.

The water is 40.5 degrees, stained, with 3 or 4 feet maximum clarity at this time. The bottom has been covered with a thick green moss/slime but the winds on Saturday seemed to break up a lot of it in the shallows at least. I expect that with calm winds and clearing water it will re-form quickly.

Oh, ya, the fishing report.It was a 5 star day but I do not intend to hear the 'prove it' or hear 'where are the photos', so take it or leave it - LOL. Besides, from what I heard on the lake, very few others had similar luck.