May 1, 2011 Lotus Lake (West bay), Carver County, Minnesota

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May 1, 2011
Lotus Lake the West bay, excellent launch, parking near
Temperature: 39 degrees
Shoreline: Houses all around the lake
Time: 2 hour paddle for 2 of the 3 bays

Nearest Town:  Chanhassen
Lake Size:  247 Acres, maximum depth of 31 ft.
Lake Access:  South shore of lake off State Hwy. 101, good launch
Bathroom: Satellite
Parking: Couple of hundred feet


Brrrrr. Windy, cloudy, misty, cold, but not freezing
Our first time out. Can't wait for warm weather and sunny skies. The only brave people on the lake, except for the birds. It took us about 5 minutes to load two kayaks on the pickup truck and about 3 minutes to unload at the launch.
Little nervous. Totally awesome. Birds kept us company. Water was had a little rock. Hands were cold at the end of the paddle. Wore waterproof clothes, gloves and rubber boots.


Great start to the beginning of many adventures. It keeps getting better.


First time in a Kayak.  Lotus Lake was a very good experiance. Waited all winter to get out and try a new Kayak. Debbie was a great teacher and insperation to get out and try it. We dressed right, had our life jackets on and stayed close to the shore (just in case).






Link to map of lake: http://www.fishnbudz.com/lake/Minnesota/Carver/Lotus-Lake/Fish-Lotus-Lake.html


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