Comments on: Paddling on Lake Tahoe can take some patience

By: Peter Hussmann

Peter Hussmann — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:26:41 +0000

The best times to paddle on the lake is in the morning before 11:00am when the power boats and winds start to increase, and after 6:00pm when most of the boat traffic has slowed down. Usually there are a few hardy water skiers but otherwise it is pretty quite. The evening paddles are a great way to end the day. Also stay close to shore unless you have a flag or some other signal device that will make you more visible.

By: Tami

Tami — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:37:56 +0000

You are welcome to paddle with us in MN.

By: Meyers Resident

Meyers Resident — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:09:55 +0000

The basic respect of the speed limits and no wake areas are inadequate on Tahoe. Unfortunately, the law needs to step up their enforcement.

It’s a huge lake, there is plenty of space far away from the shore to go fast.

By: H

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:40:26 +0000

Dennis when you can afford 500 plus double screws turning the water, on a huge body of water you understand the other thrill.

Lewis ans Clark would loved the up river travel.

There’s plenty lakes close by to drag your canoe, where there’s no power boats.

By: Dennis Liebl

Dennis Liebl — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:59 +0000

Kae, thanks so much for this insightful story about paddling on Lake Tahoe. I love getting out on the lake and exploring the shoreline, enjoying the sounds of nature and looking down through the clear water below me. It’s a great experience. If only the power boaters and jet skiiers would respect the shoreline speed limits and be mindful of us paddlers. Respecting each other is a key part to sharing this grand jewel of the sierra. Like Julie, I often opt for the smaller and quieter bodies of water that surround us.

By: Julie Threewit

Julie Threewit — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:10:05 +0000

Thanks Kae; great story and pics.

I spent yesterday at Burnside Lake. A much smaller and much quieter mountain lake just a short drive from home. I was the only kayak on the lake where motorized boats are prohibited. One fisher-dude and one family made up the entire population enjoying the scenery.

Love it up here!