reefs in big lake

[saltysully]

are there a lot of reefs in big lake that I need to watch out for? I've hit some oyster reefs that are co-mingled with oyster shells and mud but not any 'solid' oyster reefs. are there any in big lake that I need to watch out for?
thanks guys.

[lgl001]

Be careful at the North cut going into West Cove.


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[saltysully]

Originally Posted by lgl001

Be careful at the North cut going into West Cove.


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thanks

[MEM1971]

very shallow reef on north west point of turners bay. May be one of the shallowest reefs in big lake itself. West cove as mentioned also.

[seapro150]

It's not a reed but there is a set of lake jetti's on the southeast end of the lake. If a high tide or storm surge they can be completely under waiter but usually are visible

[specktator]

Texaco cut and the north entrance of West Cove are probably the two toughest places to run on low tide for a Big Lake newbie. For both, have to make sure to stay right in the middle and keep that bearing as far out into the lake/WC as possible before going north or south. I usually completely avoid Texaco cut on a really low tide.

[Mlab12]

I spent the better half of an afternoon on the north side of the Texaco Cut waiting for the tide to come back in. To make things worse we ran out of beer about an hour and a half in.

[MEM1971]

I believe Texaco was dredged. 8-10 feet of water all the way thru on my depth finder.

[redaddiction]

Originally Posted by MEM1971

I believe Texaco was dredged. 8-10 feet of water all the way thru on my depth finder.

Yeah but its the flats on either side that will get you in a bind. Ask me how I know! Lol

[bobo23]

Originally Posted by redaddiction

Yeah but its the flats on either side that will get you in a bind. Ask me how I know! Lol

I hear ya. Careful on the north side, of the lake side, of Texaco cut. Serious reef right there. Shallow.


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[redaddiction]

Originally Posted by bobo23

I hear ya. Careful on the north side, of the lake side, of Texaco cut. Serious reef right there. Shallow.


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Yep that's the one!

[bobo23]

Originally Posted by redaddiction

Yep that's the one!

Ask me how I know. Lol.


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[jl8200]

Sometimes thats the only way to learn. The hard way...

Originally Posted by bobo23

Ask me how I know. Lol.


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[Robert Haynes]

Yep, I hit both, texaco and west cove north cut, won't ever forget those 2


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[saltysully]

Originally Posted by specktator

Texaco cut and the north entrance of West Cove are probably the two toughest places to run on low tide for a Big Lake newbie. For both, have to make sure to stay right in the middle and keep that bearing as far out into the lake/WC as possible before going north or south. I usually completely avoid Texaco cut on a really low tide.

Is the texaco cut the cut that goes from the ship channel to turners bay?

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[specktator]

Originally Posted by saltysully

Is the texaco cut the cut that goes from the ship channel to turners bay?

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Yes

[cajun]

Does anyone have a map or chart of the location of the reefs? It sure would be helpful.

[specktator]

Originally Posted by cajun

Does anyone have a map or chart of the location of the reefs? It sure would be helpful.

This would be a good start for you.

http://hooknline.net/products/f118-s...g-map-with-gps

There's also another infamous map that has circulated on here a few times. If you dig deep enough, I'm sure you can find it.

[Gerald]

The Hooknline maps are sold at Academy and other tackle stores.