08/18 - 08/25 - Lake Pend Oreille Gathering, 2007

Underwater hazards are few on these lakes...mainly watch other boat traffic, and the depth finder. Be cautious when near the shoreline.
 
Pat --

Sounds like you have a better idea than Jack Benny -- just skip the birthday bash, and without the birthday you don't gain a year. Hmmm -- what if we hold two for you when you arrive?
 
colobear":37kcd71h said:
but wonder about various underwater obstructions.
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Barry, not to worry too much, after, all Lake Pend Oreille is home to a submarine base (complete with submarine). Even has a depth of 1225 feet. (Not a joke either... :shock: )

(Of course, having said the above, "never say never" :disgust )
 
Barry --

Most lakes we have cruised have a waterproof fishing map that shows depths and other useful information. They are made by the Fish-n-map Co.. This company has a map for Lake Pend Orielle (#761428 092106) with a 5' contour available for $6.95. They also have a fishing map for Priest and Couer d'Alene lakes (#761428 092106) also for $6.95. You can buy the maps (charts) on line or, I'm sure, they will be available at marinas at the launch sites.

We have used Fish-n-maps all over the US and have found them to be accurate, useful, and interesting.
 
For the Lake Powell cruise I bought the Navionics HotMaps card for the western US. This includes charts for all of the lakes in ID and MT (boundary is eastern border of the Dakotas, WY, CO & AZ.) I thought that was a good deal!

Warren
 
Hey, great idea folks! It’s possible we might even be able to get in on this event. Our new TomCat, “Stray Cat” should be ready for pickup around the dates Pat mentioned. We recently moved to the area (July 2006) so it would all be new to us too, but we would love to do some exploring, especially with C-Brats.

Speaking of dates, the Coeur d'Alene Wooden Boat Festival takes place August 18-19th this year. This is a great event and downtown Coeur d’Alene is only a few blocks away.
http://www.coeurdalene.org/calendarmonth.asp
If you have any interest in meticulously restored wooden boats, it would be worth your time to make it to the show on either the 18th or 19th. Free to the public.
By car it’s about 45 minutes from Bayview to Coeur d’Alene.

As I said, we live in the area, so if there is anything you would want us to check out personally, let us know.


Steve and Lorraine
 
LPO is a really great lake :thup . We have met with a group of fellow "blow boater's" there for several years and it is fabulous. The state park "Farragut", on the southern end, is a great launch site with plenty of parking, and the fee is reasonable, either day or annual, and when we were there it was fairly well patrolled. I would advise to arrive there before 3-4PM to be able to check in for the duration without having to drive back to check in the next day to get the permits. Just to the south a few minutes by C-Dory time, is Button Hook Bay, with substancial docking, good anchoring, and 360 wind/wave protection. In August, fair warning, it will probably be HOT and it is not uncommon to have late evening, or night time thunderstorms. There are several "forest camps" along the (NE) shore, Whiskey Rock was one of our favorites. As I remember there are some shallows around the Clark Fork Delta, but I didn't know about the "Fishn Map"s then so we just watched for the bottom, since the water was clear enough to see down 20 feet or so.
Also, The Wooden boat show is great. There are some real spectacular restorations there. Priest Lake is another nice stop, close and beautiful as well, with some sandy beaches and islands.
At this time, don't know if we could make it but sure would love to. :mrgreen: It's about a full days tow from home now. Hard to do for a weekend, but maybe we could stretch it a little.
 
Looks like a great spot for a CD gathering!! We will just be getting back from our Alaska trip so it’s probably not in the cards for us. We will be thinking of all of you. The 48 North link was cool. Is there a sign-up for the gathering?

Don and Dee
 
This looks like a great gathering. Wish we could make it, but it falls within the same time frame as the Catalina Adventure In Paradise. We will watch this thread, and if the dates get changed, who knows.
 
Daytime temps are typically 80-mid 90's in August. Having lived in eastern Oregon, Washington and Utah for years without air-conditioning , I would say "no" just jump in the Lake if you get too hot, the water is clear, comfy and refreshing!! Evenings will be comfortable, mornings may be cool (70ish). Ice has been available at Bayview and surely at the other places, just haven't tried any others.
 
OK -- time to bring this cruise back up to the top.

Here's the latest skinny: Dates (officially are from August 18-26). Some may want to arrive before or stay later. (Mike or Bill -- can you change date at the header of this post, please? Also, please add to the Event signup list?)

Launch and truck/trailer parking: Farragut State Park. Annual pass is apparently $25 for parking, multiple entry, launch, etc.

Some may wish to extend afterwards for a cruise on Lake Cour d'Alene -- any takers?

Bring about a ton of candles for the Anderson Centennial Birthday Bash!! Ooops - maybe it's only 39 or 59 candles now -- who knows, and Pat ain't saying.
 
LPO (lake pend orielle) is a great place! I am looking forward to my first CBGT :P
This is home water for me and "MzKaye". If there is anything I can do to smooth things out, let me know. The swimming was wonderful yesterday as was the fishing.

Chris
MzKaye
 
Chris & Donna – Welcome aboard. Glad to have the two of you as a members of this group.

I plan on making this gathering if my schedule will permit it and looking forward to meeting the two of you.
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I would like to come and try this lake as well. I hear from people down in Utah that there is some nice fishing there. I can probably make it from the 18th through the 22nd. Work doesn't usually let me sneak away to long.
 
Great, Jodi -- and Chris & Donna, and Dave -- looking forward to seeing you folks at the state park ramp. The lake sure sounds beautiful, and it will be great having local guides Chris and Donna.
 
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