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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: canuckjgc on July 18, 2012, 09:31:03 AM

Title: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: canuckjgc on July 18, 2012, 09:31:03 AM

Going to Harrison Lake for the first time this weekend.  Heading to Cascade Bay only.  Is it generally calmer on the east side of the lake?  Looks a lot more protected.  Don't particularly want to be caught in bigger waves.  I've got a 16ft Harbercraft, but don't enjoy coming home in big waves.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: troutbreath on July 18, 2012, 03:09:08 PM

I was out there in a canoe and the police boat pulled up. They said if you see a black line in the water head for shore. Cryptic, but I think I know what they meant.

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: scuntor on July 18, 2012, 04:09:49 PM

Black water... that's when my grandpa would tell clients to head to shore when he owned a lodge in shuswap in the 60's. Must be true.

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: Driller on July 18, 2012, 09:54:01 PM

What does black line mean? 

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: troutbreath on July 18, 2012, 10:27:56 PM

http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/122/the-voyages-of-doctor-dolittle/2195/part-4-chapter-3-bad-weather/

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: Sandman on July 18, 2012, 10:50:18 PM

Probably referring to an eddy line. could be deadly in a canoe if you are not paying attention.

Title: Re: Boating advice for Harrison Lake?
Post by: troutbreath on July 18, 2012, 11:25:19 PM

Your on a lake so there is no eddy line. But there can be a line defining the high and low pressure systems. Along with that can be a sudden change in weather.