Star Lake

Back nearly September, I dragged the kid out to Star Lake for a paddle after an algae bloom on Johnny's Lake scuttle my original plan. It has been years since I've been here but was basically the same.

Good parking, you can drop right at the water's edge, boat launch with docks, and pit toilets. It was also busy (even in the middle of a week day) with people fishing, both from shore and from boats.

The water was super clear and we enjoyed watching the bottom for our of our paddle. It is maybe 30 minutes around at a very slow pace. A good place for a first paddle and also paddle boarding.

The edge is basically grass or reeds giving way to aspen forest. We saw four osprey circling plus gulls and shore birds.

The SW bay is very shallow and has great reflections.

Overall, a fun time. Not exactly what I'd hoped for but not a bad alternative. Mayatan is also close by and is probably a better paddle.