Water Level

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Planning a trip to AZ next week and I was hoping that someone might be able to let me know if there is enough water to get onto Havasu from the river. My place is in BHC and I generally put my boat in at Jack Smith, in Needles.
Thanks in advance
John M

[Not So Fast]

John: I called Travis last nite and he said the water has been up at nite or at least last nite it was cuase he was searching for a lost kayaker so he was by the water. He'll try to find out next week what daytime levels are and I'll PM you, but it varies quite a lot?? The lake is getting down there, 446.3 and thats prop dinging time. NSF

[ULTRA26 # 1]

John: I called Travis last nite and he said the water has been up at nite or at least last nite it was cuase he was searching for a lost kayaker so he was by the water. He'll try to find out next week what daytime levels are and I'll PM you, but it varies quite a lot?? The lake is getting down there, 446.3 and thats prop dinging time. NSF
Not to sound ignorant, but I don't remember the normal lake level? The last time I drove over the bridge from CA to AZ, there was plenty of water. I'm more concerned about right where the river empties into the lake. It can get shallow there.
Thanks
John M

[phebus]

Parker Davis Hoover Glen Cyn
Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam Lake Dam
Average Havasu Average Mohave Average Mead Average
Release Elev. Release Elev. Release Elev. Release
Date (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs) (ft) (cfs)
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
Mar 5 10000 446.5 12600 641.5 15600 1128.8 9800
Mar 6 10000 446.5 12600 641.6 13900 1128.8 9800
Mar 7 9000 446.6 12600 641.6 13900 1128.7 9800
Mar 8 9000 446.8 12600 641.8 15600 1128.6 9800
Mar 9 10000 446.8 12600 642.0 15600 1128.5 9800
Mar 10 10000 446.8 12300 642.2 15600 1128.4 9800
Mar 11 10000 446.8 12300 642.4 15600 1128.3 9800

[Not So Fast]

John: seems the average level for summer is about 448' and the mouth is very trouble free (well, I did manage to get stuck once :( ) then. I hear people always saying "just trimmer up and let her fly" but if you dont know where the little channel is by reed island then I'd rather go slow and see where I'm going than run up on the sand bar and at 446' it's close anyway you call it. But I'm old and careful so what do I know, hell I still choose the wrong path about twice a summer cause all the weeds and shore look the same to me:confused: Maybe some one can chime in on this. I'll PM you later this week with the Jack Smith level, straight from the horses mouth, opps, dont tell Travis I called him that. :D NSF PS The Hawk blew all day here!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RT21]

http://www.coloradoriverinfo.com/waterflowreports/
Leave a post about how Jack Smith is looking when you see it. I am thinking it is still a month away until it will be comfortable. But, who knows?

[Not So Fast]

http://www.coloradoriverinfo.com/waterflowreports/
Leave a post about how Jack Smith is looking when you see it. I am thinking it is still a month away until it will be comfortable. But, who knows?
Roger that, will do! NSF

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Roger that, will do! NSF
Bobby,
Thanks for your help. Hopin to be able to get down to the Lake next week and bump into you and others, on HB.
John M

[Not So Fast]

Bobby,
Thanks for your help. Hopin to be able to get down to the Lake next week and bump into you and others, on HB.
John M
What day were you thinking? I hope the wind doesnt come up like yesterday!:( NSF

[catman-do]

We will be out on the water friday and saturday next weekend. Maybe a little breakfast run to the springs on sunday morning. If anyone is interested in meeting up???

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Still lookin for someone who has come down river into Havasu.
Anyone??
JM

[ULTRA26 # 1]

hoping for some info bump

[jrgaudettes]

John, See you out there. Picking up the boat Friday and then heading out.:D
Water level info.
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g4000/parker.pdf

[ULTRA26 # 1]

John, See you out there. Picking up the boat Friday and then heading out.:D
Leo.
It's a deal
JM

[Todd969]

Hey John, The bottom line as of right now " Only do it if you know the channel between the reeds." If you are unsure of your path stay up river. Saw Vessel assist pulling a 23-25ish runabout out of there yesterday.
Todd

[phebus]

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 10:38 PM MST
Lake Havasu - The lake level is 446.60 feet.
The average water temperature is 58 degrees.

[ULTRA26 # 1]

The projected water level is 1/10 less than last Oct. when I made this trip 6 or 7 times.
Thanks
JM

[Todd969]

The projected water level is 1/10 less than last Oct. when I made this trip 6 or 7 times.
Thanks
JM
Well, come on down we'll be out in this
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r103/todd969/101_1772.jpg?t=1173368241

[lalhc]

I always just follow the path of a fellow boater :D

[Kiddunot]

I was just out there last weekend, however i did not go to havasu. The farthest i made it was Topock. When i launched out of Jack Smith it was approximately 11am. The water level was about 5 ft coming out of the jetty. Once i was on the river the water level was running in between 9-11 ft all the way down to Topock then as you know it gets shallow to about 5 ft again going through the bridge area. That seems to be an average when you are out there during the summer maybe a couple feet deeper. I would not impose a problem with going into havasu however I would keep an eye on the water and dont haul ass. Just stay on plain and trim up...keep in mind each year the river changes so you never know what to expect.

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Well, come on down we'll be out in this
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r103/todd969/101_1772.jpg?t=1173368241
Damn I love your boat. I wish I still had mine as a 2nd. The gel on my Cole was very similar, but mine had grey tweed cloth. Might be out Fri. but Sat for sure
John M

[ChumpChange]

I hear people always saying "just trimmer up and let her fly"
It's "Trim high and let her fly".
It has to rhyme! :D

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Well today is Friday and I will be putting the boat in at Jack Smith in a little while. Has anyone made made the trip from the River into Havasu?? If so, any problems??
Thnaks
John M

[ULTRA26 # 1]

Well I answered my own question. I made on to the Lake fron the River without any problem. It was a little shallow at the mouth, but I've seen it worse. Thanks to all for their input
Also, Jack Smith had plenty of water.
John M

[catman-do]

We went from the lake up river on Saturday and no problems.