Washington State Lakes

[Chad Sears]

use the fueling station on the lake at coulee playland

I didn't see a refueling station. But I also didn't do the whole lake.

 

[Scuba_ref]

Like @4link mentioned Coulee Playland does have gas at the dock. We typically pull the boat and go to town for gas as we are usually headed to town anyways a couple of times during the week. I imagine that the only other boats you saw were fishing boats. If you were to go during the summer you would have a whole different experience - warm water, sandy beaches to hang out at. I wouldn't write it off completely, but if you do make that trek again then plan on a few more days to really enjoy it.

 

[jfkraus]

Banks Lake, Lake Chelan and the Columbia River are our favorites. I really like going up Chelan to some of the primitive campgrounds with docks. Although, we have been having an issue sucking in wood debris and getting it lodged on an impeller. Banks is a lot of fun and not crowded. Steamboat Rock State Park is where we usually stay. Great for water sports, cliff jumping, fishing. We also enjoy the Columbia River around Beebe Bridge. We usually put in there, cruise up to Rio Vista Winery, do a tasting, then just float back down to Beebe Bridge.

 

[shane hric]

Hey Washington State Jet Boaters, I'm traveling in the Tacoma area until the 10th. I'm down for military stuff but free every evening around 4 pm. Maybe we can get together for drinks & dinner while I'm in? @K.C. @Thomas Smith @Chad Sears @kathy minns @topgun882006 @sapperfitz @4link @mskijunkie

 

[K.C.]

Hey Washington State Jet Boaters, I'm traveling in the Tacoma area until the 10th. I'm down for military stuff but free every evening around 4 pm. Maybe we can get together for drinks & dinner while I'm in? @K.C. @Thomas Smith @Chad Sears @kathy minns @topgun882006 @sapperfitz @4link @mskijunkie

Sorry Shane I'm out of town tomorrow until the 12th . . .

 

[malibu Dan]

Out on the Columbia 2 weeks ago.. only second time out since buying the boat last Sept.. forecast calls for at least 10 days of rain..

 

[jfkraus]

We're going to Banks Lake July 29 to August 4. Staying at Steamboat Rock State Park.

 

[malibu Dan]

If they still offer it check out laser light show on grandcoulie ... Great Lake and campground...

 

[jfkraus]

If they still offer it check out laser light show on grandcoulie ... Great Lake and campground...

We love the Dam Show! And the tour! The whole dam thing!

 

[4link]

We're going to Banks Lake July 29 to August 4. Staying at Steamboat Rock State Park.

we are there from july 25th through aug 4th. where you at? we are in dune loop site 81

If they still offer it check out laser light show on grandcoulie ... Great Lake and campground...

they have changed the show, its all new. not as good as the old one imo. they have upgraded laser system though and they are much more vibrant.

 

[jfkraus]

we are there from july 25th through aug 4th. where you at? we are in dune loop site 81

We're going to be at Bay Loop 30.

 

[4link]

we have stayed in #2 and #25. the new section is nice. it seems like it has less mosquitos

 

[jfkraus]

It is very nice. You might be right about the mosquitoes, but they can still get bad-- that's the only part about Steamboat Rock that I don't like. Fortunately, there's none out on the water! The only other thing about the Bay loop is that it is so new, there's no trees for shade, but it's not a big deal. The facilities are great!

 

[jfkraus]

That's us on Lake Washington a few weeks ago. Our dog Clavin loves to come with us.

 

[Scuba_ref]

we are there from july 25th through aug 4th. where you at? we are in dune loop site 81

they have changed the show, its all new. not as good as the old one imo. they have upgraded laser system though and they are much more vibrant.

I'm just going to miss you guys as we will be there the 3rd - 10th. It is almost a gathering!

 

[4link]

I'm just going to miss you guys as we will be there the 3rd - 10th. It is almost a gathering!

oh man! it was almost there. we should coordinate it for next year. it would be fun. I kind of feel spoiled though. I will be there from june 24th to the 30th also.

 

[4link]

quote:That's us on Lake Washington a few weeks ago. Our dog Clavin loves to come with us.

we have a lab also. how do you keep the cushions intact. I am so afraid of ours getting damaged.

 

[jfkraus]

quote:That's us on Lake Washington a few weeks ago. Our dog Clavin loves to come with us.

we have a lab also. how do you keep the cushions intact. I am so afraid of ours getting damaged.

So far, we've been lucky. I worry about that as well. We try to keep his nails short, but it's hard to keep up with it. I'm not sure there's anything else to do to prevent possible damage.

 

[jfkraus]

Alta Lake was high enough that we could launch this year.

 

[Scuba_ref]

Alta Lake was high enough that we could launch this year.

@jfkraus Do you put in at the State Park or is there another ramp somewhere?