West Cove Bay
 

Really enjoy reading all the reports and seeing the pictures of the catches of fish. I have a bass buggy type boat with a trolling motor and was considering landing at the canal on Hwy. 27 and coming out into West Cove. Redfish would be fine, specks would be great. I have a 30 lb thrust trolling motor. Anyone know how long the canal is before you get into the bay? Are there reds that far back in WC Bay at this time of year? Appreciate any feedback.

people do it in yaks all the time..

if you mean Hog Island Gully that would be a good ride and make sure you have lots of battery

Not sure if it is Hog Island Gully. This canal comes in from the west straight into the bay.

Bring a paddle...

West Cove canal is a little over a half mile long.

West cove is only a 1/4 mile from the launch but I would be very careful taking that unit very far. The cove can get rough fast, preplanning will be very important. Prien north launch would be safer if everyone obeys the no wake zone.

Great feed back. I really appreciate it. I have endured some interesting waves in this little boat. I was in Henderson the other day and a big ski boat decided to turn about 30 yards from me. 4 foot wave. I pointed the rear of the boat to the wave and it handled it with a little water getting inside. I will certainly check the winds carefully before I go. Looks like I need a south/ southwest wind. Have paddle and will have extra battery. Thanks again to all of you for your help.

Also be aware of tides. The canal can get some ripping tides through it.

If you are after reds you can just say in the marsh from the west cove canal. There are several openings that go back into the marsh that yaks go into for reds and flounders.

Specks-N-Red. I saw those on a satellite image. Appreciate the tip. That may be my first try. Jchief- thanks for mentioning the tides. I had meant to ask that question and you took care of it for me. Thanks to everyone.

Damn the tides........the mosquitoes will eat yo azz alive at the landing & in canal right before dark!!!!!!!!!

I've paddled a kayak from that launch to the far east end of west cove near rabbit island. You'll have no problem, watch for all the traps at the end of the canal. Pick a calm day.

Craig

i've done it once out of a kayak from hog island gully and it was ok going out but the wind blew right at us on the way in and had to stop about 15 times to catch our breath, not fun at all!!!!!!!!

That was West Cove canal.....but yes, that was a terrible 35-40 minutes of paddling!!!!!