Kayuta Lake is perfect for non-motorized boating. Being somewhat narrow, one is never too far away from the shore. Just in case. And yet, it's long enough (about 4 miles with 13.1 miles of shoreline) to pique the interest of any serious paddler.
Canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, rowboats, and an occasional sailboat normally grace the waters of Kayuta. Paddling on the open waters can sometimes be challenging but at the same time somewhat exciting as you ride the wakes of the motorboats, jetskis and party barges.
And they all love to congregate on the 2 islands in the middle of the north end of the lake.
The bays provide some refuge to enjoy the water lilies and watch the turtle(s) routinely sunbathing on some fallen tree.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Boating on Kayuta Lake
Posted by pinoyski at 8:00 AM
Labels: Lake Activities
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Enjoyed looking at your Kayuta site, having fond memories of the lake myself. Moved away many years ago, havent been there in years. Spent summers there as a kid in the 60s and early 70s. My brother had a place there into the late 90s. It changed, the islands got over crowded with everyone coming down from the camp site and jet skis ruined it. Apparently some avid skiers there now, which is good. (my passion - see my own website, kayuta.net) Not much about kayuta now, but it is where it all started for me.
About the dam, actually a wood dam was built in the 1800s. It went out in the early 50s, the state wasnt going to replace it (no longer needed for canal system) but the "kayuta Lake Association" formed and lobbied to get the dam rebuilt.
Trenton falls is a favorite, havent been back in there in 35 years. Looks commercially now. Back then you could walk back in, hang around on the rocks and jump off the cliffs.
Send me an email - like to share more thoughts on the lake. larry@GSEENV.com
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