Anyone headed to Lake Mead this weekend?

[fvcoachv]

I am a veteran of the Parker, Havasu, and Laughlin track but have never been past Lake Mohave. The wife and I are headed to Lake Mead and staying out in Boulder City for 2 days then two more in Lake Mohave. Any advice for Boulder Basin and beyond?

 

[justamon]

I'm sorry I missed this thread. I hope you enjoyed Lake Mead. I personally am really having fun exploring the river from Willow Beach to Lake Mohave. The water is cold but very clear.

 

[dzeppos]

I was just there last weekend. The north western end (right by the government wash) is the best when its windy - for some reason - it get's sheltered and has the least amount of wind and relatively less boat traffic. Great for skiing/watersports. I heard this weekend its going to be windy. I've done Mead about 30 times the past 8 years, and most times I've been lucky without hitting too much wind. (Although Mead can get windy at times). Best thing about Mead is that its not as hot as Parker (we're talking 110 where Havasu might be 116) - and its so big that you never feel that you are being overrun by other boaters. Go past the narrows (virgin basin) and there's so much water out there. Plenty of places to beach as well. Its like a bigger Mohave. Water temperature is getting close to 80 right - you will enjoy it. Next time - stay at Lake Las Vegas - its only 15 minutes to Lake Mead Marina and the hotel/condo options there are incredible.

 

[justamon]