Paddle Bluff
On a mild and calm day on the second day of spring, I drove down the bumpy road to Cooney Bay, then hauled my kayak down to the shoreline of the estuary. I launched in a shallow channel and worked my way out to Kamloops Lake. There were swans, geese, ducks, and gulls in the channels and on the lake. With no wind and the sun breaking through clouds, it was a perfect day for a paddle. I padded around Cooney Bay then continued along the bluffs going west.
The goal for the day was to paddle around the base of Battle Bluff, then turn around and paddle back the same way.
Kamloops Lake is often a windy area so when the forecast is for no wind, Kamloops Lake, Nicola Lake, Little Shuswap Lake. or Stump Lake are on the list for a longer paddle. This one was about 1.5 hours. the next time I paddle the lake, it will be from the west end. Some images from the paddle are shared here. click an image for a lightbox view.
