Sad as hell at South Cove

[The Prisoner]

My jaw dropped in disbelief yesterday. Granson and I went to do a little job and we were there last September. We went swimming and fishing to the left of the ramp in big cove. Well it’s totally gone.

The water used to go past that black pipe you see.
Where you use to launch is now a 30 foot drop. You can see the mangled dock. It doesn’t look like it but there a hell of a drop

Where my ride is is where the water was last year

 

[The Prisoner]

The grandson was excited to try his new snorkle set but the wind must have been 50. We got sandblasted. We went home. No traffic on the way. There were only 2 cars in the cove where people do launch but the wind was brutal. More pics the last pic is red lake

 

[The Prisoner]

Pic on bottom where stepped ridges are is that cove where the water ended last year

 

[The Prisoner]

You could see the sand on the bottom driving in. It’s almost like you could walk across the whole river it’s so shallow.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

I was planning on launching this summer at Temple Bar and camping on the lake , there is literally no launch ramp in existence.

 

[The Prisoner]

I was planning on launching this summer at Temple Bar and camping on the lake , there is literally no launch ramp in existence.

I haven’t been to Temple Bar in a while. But now South cove is it seems, just a big puddle. I would be nervous even launching my waverunner there in fear of bottoming out.

 

[The Prisoner]

An article from today’s news

Lake Mead’s vertical speedboat is almost on dry land

Another day and another new record for a low lake level at Lake Mead as it dropped to 1045.51 feet Monday. But there’s now another way people have been measuring the level of the lake, the ve…

www.8newsnow.com

 

[The Prisoner]

Came home yesterday to this headline. We then understood the unwanted blow job we got at South Cove. It was windy in Kingman but nothing like there.

 

[bilz]

Can I claim the first 30 round magazine that pops out?

 

[Pelon]

I was planning on launching this summer at Temple Bar and camping on the lake , there is literally no launch ramp in existence.

Temple Bar staff have been grading a dirt launch ramp below the dirt parking lot with a skid steer. On weekends the dock hands have been assisting those wishing to launch and retrieve with their fork lift. Apparently fairly easy with a 4 wheel drive! I will find out how the ramp works in a couple of weeks!

 

[jet496]

Temple Bar staff have been grading a dirt launch ramp below the dirt parking lot with a skid steer. On weekends the dock hands have been assisting those wishing to launch and retrieve with their fork lift. Apparently fairly easy with a 4 wheel drive! I will find out how the ramp works in a couple of weeks!

I remember when you could pull up and the restaurant & hotel cabins were right there. We'd fuel up & head into the Grand Canyon. This fucking sucks.

 

[The Prisoner]

I remember when you could pull up and the restaurant & hotel cabins were right there. We'd fuel up & head into the Grand Canyon. This fucking sucks.

I blew up the pic. Where the 3 bathrooms are was close to the boat ramp. Years ago

 

[mothershipper]

I remember when you could pull up and the restaurant & hotel cabins were right there. We'd fuel up & head into the Grand Canyon. This fucking sucks.

In 83' they had sandbags around the restaurant and bar. All us kids would be fishing off the docks while the adults were in the bar. Good times, classic free range parenting back in the day. We had a houseboat out of Echo that year and from what I remember, we were not allowed to take it past the gregg basin cause of all the driftwood from the high lake levels.

 

[Runs2rch]

NPS has been full of shit on these water levels.

1047 was supposed to be it for the year. Now we are at 1045 already. Cocksuckers.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Biden doesn’t like boaters otherwise he’d do something about it. His cabinet is inept.

 

[Runs2rch]

Biden doesn’t like boaters otherwise he’d do something about it. His cabinet is inept.

Need to manufacture the water shortage crisis.

 

[HBCraig]

Temple Bar staff have been grading a dirt launch ramp below the dirt parking lot with a skid steer. On weekends the dock hands have been assisting those wishing to launch and retrieve with their fork lift. Apparently fairly easy with a 4 wheel drive! I will find out how the ramp works in a couple of weeks!

With a skid steer?
Holy shit. That is a ton of work

 

[throttle]

When at Callville Bay last year I didn't think it could get worse, it obviously has. Truly sad!

 

[Runs2rch]

When at Callville Bay last year I didn't think it could get worse, it obviously has. Truly sad!

Bad to worse for sure.

 

[Gramps]

Biden doesn’t like boaters otherwise he’d do something about it. His cabinet is inept.

if you buy an electric boat he might start to like you

 

[Lavey5150]

I remember when you could pull up and the restaurant & hotel cabins were right there. We'd fuel up & head into the Grand Canyon. This fucking sucks.

Temple Bar is a secret place that I will always cherish. That walk to the docks has gradually become the longest 115 degree walk of all time. "It's a great day at Temple Bar' can't wait to hear that again..............

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Temple Bar is a secret place that I will always cherish. That walk to the docks has gradually become the longest 115 degree walk of all time. "It's a great day at Temple Bar' can't wait to hear that again..............

They used to have a phone at the dock , call the store / restaurant and they would come down and get you .

 

[Lavey5150]

They used to have a phone at the dock , call the store / restaurant and they would come down and get you .

That's right,I forgot about that phone.

 

[J DUNN]

Need to manufacture the water shortage crisis.

100% The Dems need to create more victims.

 

[HBCraig]

My jaw dropped in disbelief yesterday. Granson and I went to do a little job and we were there last September. We went swimming and fishing to the left of the ramp in big cove. Well it’s totally gone.
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The water used to go past that black pipe you see.
Where you use to launch is now a 30 foot drop. You can see the mangled dock. It doesn’t look like it but there a hell of a drop
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Where my ride is is where the water was last year View attachment 1125639

Is this up by Big Sandy?

 

[Lavey5150]

Is this up by Big Sandy?

Yup, used to be a big f'ing awesome beach up there.........

 

[Loo Dog]

Yup, used to be a big f'ing awesome beach up there.........

It’s still there, only bigger now and the only way you’re getting there is in a kayak.

 

[QC22]

NPS has been full of shit on these water levels.

1047 was supposed to be it for the year. Now we are at 1045 already. Cocksuckers.

Uhhh, as angering as this is, it's certainly not NPS.

@HALLETT BOY What boat? 270? Depending on your truck, could you launch at Hemenway and boat to Temple Bar?

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Uhhh, as angering as this is, it's certainly not NPS.

@HALLETT BOY What boat? 270? Depending on your truck, could you launch at Hemenway and boat to Temple Bar?

Yes , a 270 . I’d rather wait till they somewhat fix Temple Bar . I like that end of the lake , and it would be easier to tow there . Besides it would take 100 gallons of gas from Hemingway to Temple Bar and back

 

[The Prisoner]

Lake Mead overflowing. Too bad, I found this picture from 1983.

 

[The Prisoner]

 

[Runs2rch]

Yes , a 270 . I’d rather wait till they somewhat fix Temple Bar . I like that end of the lake , and it would be easier to tow there . Besides it would take 100 gallons of gas from Hemingway to Temple Bar and back

We run up to Temple Bar from Hemenway all the time. Even with your setup you aren't burning near that much fuel.

 

[Runs2rch]

Uhhh, as angering as this is, it's certainly not NPS.

@HALLETT BOY What boat? 270? Depending on your truck, could you launch at Hemenway and boat to Temple Bar?

You are correct it is not NPS, but they could be a little more proactive with the ramp situation. Plenty of companies they could bring in that would be able to get these ramps functional at Callville, and Temple Bar.

 

[QC22]

You are correct it is not NPS, but they could be a little more proactive with the ramp situation. Plenty of companies they could bring in that would be able to get these ramps functional at Callville, and Temple Bar.

Totally agree about the ramps, and recreation protection. Eff them is appropriate in that regard for sure. The Federal Govt is completely responsible for all of the water wars stuff. We used to build, we don't no mo. Infrastructure and defense are all we need them for.

 

[QC22]

Yes , a 270 . I’d rather wait till they somewhat fix Temple Bar . I like that end of the lake , and it would be easier to tow there . Besides it would take 100 gallons of gas from Hemingway to Temple Bar and back

I love Temple Bar, also have a 270. Been there a lot, but only once by land, 2000ish. We boated from Hemenway in 2018. Last time the boat was on Mead. Shuttled up from the marina, whole bit. Definitely an easier tow from Havasu. We bought our boat in Boulder and kept her on Mead for half that Summer. She's full time in Havasu now.

 

[Runs2rch]

I love Temple Bar, also have a 270. Been there a lot, but only once by land, 2000ish. We boated from Hemenway in 2018. Last time the boat was on Mead. Shuttled up from the marina, whole bit. Definitely an easier tow from Havasu. We bought our boat in Boulder and kept her on Mead for half that Summer. She's full time in Havasu now.

Pics of your 27?

 

[QC22]

Pics of your 270

 

[HALLETT BOY]

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Great shot !

 

[QC22]

Great shot !

Thanks. Taken at the 2019 Regatta, and made the 2020 tee shirt. I bought about 25 of the tees. Doh!

 

[HBCraig]

Yes , a 270 . I’d rather wait till they somewhat fix Temple Bar . I like that end of the lake , and it would be easier to tow there . Besides it would take 100 gallons of gas from Hemingway to Temple Bar and back

Is Echo Bay launch open?

 

[QC22]

Is Echo Bay launch open?

Lake Mead Ramp Status

• Hemenway Harbor - 2 lanes on pipe mat. No boats over 24 feet. Only shallow hull vessels.
• Callville Bay - Closed due to low water levels.
• Echo Bay - Closed due to low water levels.
• Boulder Harbor - Closed due to low water levels.
• Temple Bar - Closed due to low water levels.
• South Cove - Closed due to low water levels. Launching is available off the dirt road south of the launch ramp. Four-wheel-drive is recommended.

Current Conditions at Lake Mead & Lake Mohave - Lake Mead National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[ramos45]

We run up to Temple Bar from Hemenway all the time. Even with your setup you aren't burning near that much fuel.

If i remember right GPS was around 45 miles from Boulder harbor to big sandy and big ssndy is 8 miles up from temple. Truly majestic up that way, I didn't get familiar with that part of the lake until the end of my boating run. Here's Thanksgiving of 17 at big sandy

 

[Riverryder]

We run up to Temple Bar from Hemenway all the time. Even with your setup you aren't burning near that much fuel.

i was thinking what set up does he have to burn that much fuel!! hhaha

@HBCraig saw a pic of the echo ramp and it look almost as sad as this post.

 

[Runs2rch]

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You are Chere's husband right?

 

[QC22]

You are Chere's husband right?

Yes. That's her in the pic or I'm in deep ship!

 

[retaocleg]

back in my day, we had water in these lakes..........seeing stuff that was deep being laid bare, it saddens me.............

water stopped flowing to mex years and years ago............but to decide to start the water flows to mex again, wouldn't you decrease the sales of the water accordingly? the reason the water stopped going to mex? nope..........run the lakes dry

i remember mead in its peak, storm comes you headed for coves because it got big......nobody coming for you
this is not global warming.......mismanagement........stop building houses that dont have water!

 

[retaocleg]

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still badassery............hallett 27 is sexy AF...........i might push ron to do a stocker to revive
so bad ass..........sexy.........just have so many to get through tho

 

[FROGMAN524]

still badassery............hallett 27 is sexy AF...........i might push ron to do a stocker to revive
so bad ass..........sexy.........just have so many to get through tho

Is Nordic sold out for years still?

 

[Riverryder]

Is Nordic sold out for years still?

think he might be a big money guy that gets head of the line treatment

 

[Riverryder]

Calville a docks right by the old ramp.