Lodi Paddle Club

Time to start clearing the Moke of debris and blowouts left behind by adventurous paddlers that have crashed and burned on the Fish Hatchery Run.
This event is for paddlers who can navigate fast water flows and large tree debris in the water trail. Currents will be obvious and must be approached with care/skill. Instructions will be given for safe navigation.
Meet at the Stillman Magee Parking Lot on Mackville Rd. We will be there in the middle of the lot to prepare shuttle vehicles to get the boats up to the launch at the Moke Fish Hatchery Lot A. (Van Assen Launch Gate)
We will leave a couple of vehicles at Stillman Magee to return paddlers to their vehicles parked at the launch area. Parking is $5 at the park lot.
Water flows will be fluctuating between 350 CF/s and 1500 CF/s.
Flows over 1500 CF/s will be cancelled as the launch area will be closed.
Dress for immersion, no cotton clothing. Dry gear recommended as we will be in and out of our boats collecting trash and broken river toys. Bring mesh haulout bags for collection of the finds. Bags should be able to tie on the boat or go in a hatch. Reach extenders are useful for gathering bottle and cans in the water and on the immediate shore.
The river trail is clear (as of 1-1-25) except for the one large log collection about 3.5 miles downstream. (Easily navigated around)
Some turns may be shallow until the flows reach 800 CF/s or more.
Bring water/coffee and snacks if you need them. There are a couple of areas we can land to rest.
We usually stop at Coyote Mexican Food after the run for eats and great ice tea, (good Beer, too)

Join us on Wednesday for a fun paddle up and down the Moke from Lodi Lake to Hwy 99 and back. (approx 6 miles RT)

The river flows have holding steady at about 300-500 CFS for the last week so the river trail will still have some shallows and snags to navigate but is still enjoyable. Weather has been a factor for the scheduling and it should be warm and clear with light winds.
We will meet at Lodi Lake Launch in the parking lot (North shore). Cars will need to be removed from the lot by DUSK when the lake closes.
Dress for immersion, as always. . No cotton clothing, tops or bottoms. Gloves are good to keep the hands dry.
Personal flotation (PFD's) must be worn and fitted correctly.
Snacks and drinks (non alchoholic) are advised.
Employees of Lodi Paddlesports Center will be paddling with the group to better facilitate their knowledge of the river and provide guidance on paddling strokes and boat handling if requested.
Parking is still INDETERMINANT at this time per car or parking pass. Parking fees can be paid at the entry toll post just across from the kiosk at the entry. Don't miss it, it's a long walk from the launch and back.

Time to start clearing the Moke of debris and blowouts left behind by adventurous paddlers that have crashed and burned on the Fish Hatchery Run.
This event is for paddlers who can navigate fast water flows and large tree debris in the water trail. Currents will be obvious and must be approached with care/skill. Instructions will be given for safe navigation.
Meet at the Stillman Magee Parking Lot on Mackville Rd. We will be there in the middle of the lot to prepare shuttle vehicles to get the boats up to the launch at the Moke Fish Hatchery Lot A. (Van Assen Launch Gate)
We will leave a couple of vehicles at Stillman Magee to return paddlers to their vehicles parked at the launch area. Parking is $5 at the park lot.
Water flows will be fluctuating between 350 CF/s and 1500 CF/s.
Flows over 1500 CF/s will be cancelled as the launch area will be closed.
Dress for immersion, no cotton clothing. Dry gear recommended as we will be in and out of our boats collecting trash and broken river toys. Bring mesh haulout bags for collection of the finds. Bags should be able to tie on the boat or go in a hatch. Reach extenders are useful for gathering bottle and cans in the water and on the immediate shore.
The river trail is clear (as of 1-1-25) except for the one large log collection about 3.5 miles downstream. (Easily navigated around)
Some turns may be shallow until the flows reach 800 CF/s or more.
Bring water/coffee and snacks if you need them. There are a couple of areas we can land to rest.
We usually stop at Coyote Mexican Food after the run for eats and great ice tea, (good Beer, too)

Join us on Wednesday for a fun paddle up and down the Moke from Lodi Lake to Hwy 99 and back. (approx 6 miles RT)

The river flows have holding steady at about 300-500 CFS for the last week so the river trail will still have some shallows and snags to navigate but is still enjoyable. Weather has been a factor for the scheduling and it should be warm and clear with light winds.
We will meet at Lodi Lake Launch in the parking lot (North shore). Cars will need to be removed from the lot by DUSK when the lake closes.
Dress for immersion, as always. . No cotton clothing, tops or bottoms. Gloves are good to keep the hands dry.
Personal flotation (PFD's) must be worn and fitted correctly.
Snacks and drinks (non alchoholic) are advised.
Employees of Lodi Paddlesports Center will be paddling with the group to better facilitate their knowledge of the river and provide guidance on paddling strokes and boat handling if requested.
Parking is still INDETERMINANT at this time per car or parking pass. Parking fees can be paid at the entry toll post just across from the kiosk at the entry. Don't miss it, it's a long walk from the launch and back.