Karankawa Lake

[saltandlime]

I've always been interested in fishing Karankawa Lake, but the guys that brag about their harvests in there always seem to lock up when I inquire about navigating through the channel. I'm an experienced angler and responsible captain, and fully understand the hazards of shallow water, reefs, etc. . Can anyone break it down for me. With access to aerial and satelite photos on the web, I think I can make pretty good sense of your advised course. Thanks, saltandlime.

[Explorer21]

First of all, welcome to the site. Second of all, great name (saltandlime). As for Karankawa Lake, I am not too familiar with it, but there are plenty of guys/girls on this forum that have fished it and will be willing to help you out.

Good luck out there and send us some reports when you do get in that lake.

[Robalo]

Coe knows! I never been in there-my boats draft to much water.

[Explorer21]

Coe will tell you if you join the slam tournament

[saltandlime]

Tournament

Coe actually approached me in Jamaica Beach as a total stranger about the tournament. That's how I found out about this community. I love the idea of the tournament, but the date will be hard for me to pull off. Best of luck.

[Explorer21]

No problem, I was just giving you a hard time. PM (private message) Coe and he should be able to talk to you about the lake.

[Baby Tran Cat]

Two ways in...the easiest way is through the winding bayou entrance directly across from the two bay houses on the other side of the ship channel. Tricky part is staying to correct side of the bayou. When coming in, the deeper water is on the right side of the channel, then shifts to the left side and then back right. Follow the current as it marks the path pretty well. On the last turn in, follow the port shore line as the other side is shell all the way down. You can pretty much hug the shore line in from there. When you see the mouth of the bay, I prefer to be up on a plane.

I would also try this for the first time in a high tide. That way you can putter in without worry and get the feel for it.

Good Luck...
Brad

[WestEndAngler]

Don't follow me you won't make it I go in the same way Baby Tran Cat
does. I'd suggest high tide I don't know any shallow areas I draft 0"

[Milkjug]

I don't know any shallow areas I draft 0"

Bragger

[imhammer]

BTC got it right. I fish in there quite a bit, but make sure you have water before trying to run up in there. Make sharp turns to hug the shorelines. There is one skinny spot all the way across after you make the last turn about halfway to the lake, so make sure you stay om plane all the way in.
I haven't caught much in there this year though.

[saltandlime]

Hey thanks for the advice guys, I'll make some notes of this and give it a run in the ShallowSport or my little scooter so as to use as little water as possible. Sounds like you all agree on one thing.... SHALLOW. Thanks to all.<><

[imhammer]

On a regular tide I sometimes rub at that last spot in my Flatbottom....definitely Skinny in there, but you should have no problems in the SS or the scooter.

[WestEndAngler]

Just so you know I wasn't BS'ing... Should have better vids and pics later this year TXSHOCKWAVE & I are going to tear it up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqvNh9l1lA

[Kevin]

Up on the website tool bar is a map page. then click on to enlarge. Its google earth a few years ago but it shows the bay really well.

[TTU Wader]

I would definately go with someone who knows it. You have to whip the boat around the corners pretty good. I've been back there twice this summer and haven't done too well.