My one nite camp out

[West Texan]

Went to the lake yesterday. Had a few bites but only caught a couple of carp. Actually I think it was the same one. Didn't get any catfish but wasn't really expecting to. I was figuring it would be too cold for them.

Temps did drop a bit. My little tent does hold the heat in absolutely no wind, but this morning about 6 there was a slight breeze that was blowing right through the mesh above the door and at the back. I am thinking I will save up for a four season tent now, hopefully canvas.

Anyway, here are a few pics of the site.






The water is way low. All the sticks behind my tent are normally completely submerged. Hoping for a lot of rain this upcoming spring.

WT

[shawnbebout]

Re: My one nite camp out

Don't forget to look on CL for bargains. BTW, how high is the water supposed to be in that "pond"?

[West Texan]

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Here is what it should look like. Last week I camped about where there lower X is, last night, at the upper X. Last I read, I think it is at least 40' low. I drove down the boat ramp and when I hit dirt, still had a ways to go before I found the water. We really need the rain out here.



WT

[immortal_ben]

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Wow, your pond is pretty durn low. Still, it was a camping trip and that's nearly always a good thing.

[GlitterHiker]

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Nice! looks very peaceful & relaxing.

[West Texan]

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I did get to relax out there. Had a long week and needed the break. Was nice to be out away from it all and just sit by the water listening to the ducks and cranes. Would have liked to have been there a couple of nights but it is a good little drive from here and would've been dark when I got there if I'd left Friday night.

All of the lakes in this area are low like this. The drought started little over a year and a half ago if I remember right. We have had a little bit of rain here and there. At least enought to refill the city pond here in town. It was so dry that they were putting in reclaimed water just to keep the fish alive. On an upside to it though, we did get 10" of snow today. Maybe it will make it's way down there. I know 10" of snow isn't a lot in terms of actual water, but right now every bit will help. We got out and built a couple of snowmen that were fairly big. I didn't measure but they were around 9' tall. Kids had a blast and we were drawing all kinds of attention with using a wheelbarrow, shovel, and a ladder...LOL.

WT

[renodesertfox]

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Happy you had a good time! Gotta enjoy life when you can, thanks for sharing and being a part of CF!

[Local Bobby]

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Went to the lake yesterday. Had a few bites but only caught a couple of carp. Actually I think it was the same one. Didn't get any catfish but wasn't really expecting to. I was figuring it would be too cold for them.

Temps did drop a bit. My little tent does hold the heat in absolutely no wind, but this morning about 6 there was a slight breeze that was blowing right through the mesh above the door and at the back. I am thinking I will save up for a four season tent now, hopefully canvas.

Anyway, here are a few pics of the site.
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The water is way low. All the sticks behind my tent are normally completely submerged. Hoping for a lot of rain this upcoming spring.

WT

Looks like a really good time. Where exactly was this place?

[Internetpilot]

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Was this in Texas? I miss camping/fishing in Texas. I've been stuck in Florida for the past 20-ish years, and freshwater fishing is just horrible here (especially without a boat). Just when I find a decent fishing spot on a Florida river or lake that doesn't have a tangle of weeds all along the bank, a big alligator will come in and take over the area. :(