Hog Island launch hwy 27

[Broke Down]

The wife and I are thinking about launching at Hog Island off of Hwy 27. It looks like we can go into West Cove from the gully. Is there anything I need to know about that area?

[WorldWideSportsman87]

I believe there are a lot of shallow spots around that north entrance into west cove from the ship channel. My prop has hit a few of those spots

[Gerald]

At low tide or if the wind is out of the north, going through the cut from H. I. G. it is very shallow going out into the lake for a 100 yards or so.


I would recommend going over to the ship channel.


OR.... you could go a little farther south on Hwy 27 to the next boat launch. This launch will put you going in to the western part of West Cove.

[Broke Down]

Thanks guys! That was exactly what I needed to know. I am going to look into it now.

[Broke Down]

Got it, it is at the Sabine area. We crabbed there 2 weekends ago. At least I am familiar with the area. It is a shorter ride to the lake too.

[jchief]

Just be aware that there are usually 500 crab pots at the entrance of the gully going into the lake.

[Broke Down]

Easily seen I hope? I know to watch out for the little buoies, is there any other concern? My luck I'll mow 4 or 5 because I'm looking for a spot to stop....lol

[Feesherman]

Screw it they shoodnt choke up the place with em

Originally Posted by Broke Down

My luck I'll mow 4 or 5 because I'm looking for a spot to stop....lol

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[Broke Down]

As long as the prop keeps turning, right?....lol

Any luck on triple tail in that area?

[Broke Down]

Boat is loaded and ready to go, thanks for the advice everyone. I will give a report tomorrow.

[Broke Down]

We set out this morning, an hour late but we left, got to the launch and set out. We passed the field of 8,000 crab traps and fished the south bank. I was showing the wife how to cast a spin cast and something about jerked the pole from my hands as I was looking at her talking, didn't get a good hook set and missed it. The next 3 was the same way, something big, burn my brakes up and spit it out. So we rode to the canal, wife caught a little rat trout and she whipped it off at the boat, I missed one too. We were next to the wooden post structures atthe mouth of the cove. So I finally talked her in to riding south to the jetties, the water was amazing, the best I have ever seen it. Dropped the trolling motor and realized neither of us remembered the shrimp......talk about feeling stupid. I guess the excitement got to us. Either way, we had an awesome time and learned a ton of stuff and I almost had a pelican land in the boat with me. We will make another trip, with shrimp, and will launch at another spot. The area is easy to navigate. Thanks for the advice guys

[WorldWideSportsman87]

Keep a cast net in the boat

[Broke Down]

Great advice! I will buy one new week.