Shallowest area of West Alton sandbar?

[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by XCR-700

Was just there last weekend and the south/east side at the mouth of the channel is where you want to be. Just look for the red marker and drop anchor there and let the kids play inside the marker area (no one is ever there to chase them off)

Its a great spot for kids, just bring something for them to float around on and you have a whole afternoon of fun!

gh

The red Monterey on the right is my boat. Here's a shot taken off the back of it that will give you a good idea on depth....

We were right up against the 150' marker.

It's one of our favorite spots but the MP will and does quite often come in and move boats that are inside the 150'.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

The red Monterey on the right is my boat. Here's a shot taken off the back of it that will give you a good idea on depth....

We were right up against the 150' marker.

It's one of our favorite spots but the MP will and does quite often come in and move boats that are inside the 150'.

Ha too funny as I actually remember seeing you guys hanging out. I usually don't remember such things, but it was a pretty quiet day, no loud music playing and you guys were just hanging out enjoying the water and weather.

Me I was the guy worrying about my kids floating around and bothering people,,, They dont have a good sense of distance and personal space and I worry too much,,,

Well glad to see we were both on the right side of the marker,,,

gh

p.s. always liked Monterey Boats and some of the new ones have very interesting features!

[AB_Monterey]

Originally Posted by XCR-700

Ha too funny as I actually remember seeing you guys hanging out. I usually don't remember such things, but it was a pretty quiet day, no loud music playing and you guys were just hanging out enjoying the water and weather.

Me I was the guy worrying about my kids floating around and bothering people,,, They dont have a good sense of distance and personal space and I worry too much,,,

Well glad to see we were both on the right side of the marker,,,

gh

p.s. always liked Monterey Boats and some of the new ones have very interesting features!

Stop by and say hello next time!

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by AB_Monterey

Stop by and say hello next time!

Will do!

Funny I was going to say something to you guys when were there, looked like you guys were just hanging out and making the best of the day, but I was too focused on the kids having fun, as #1 son was giving us all "rides" on a new towable we just got. Over the years we have found that they (towables) serve two purposes, you can tow the kids behind the boat and thay have a blast, then you can let them play with them at the sandbars and they have a giant toy to figure out how to raise-cane with. His idea that day was to have up load up and he would take us on a tour of the sandbar. It wore him out but good!!!

Was thinking about trying to come up tomorrow, but the weather looks questionable,,,

Not sure if its worth trailering the 100 miles each way for a partial day,,,

Guess there is something to be said about keeping your boat on the lake, makes for an easier and less costly trip back and forth.

Thanks!!!

George

[Altonbayicefishingfool]

The beach belongs to west Alton marina.