patoka lake

[ElectricSLT]

For some reason the COE doesn't report the water quality (temp/O2) readings from Nov-March I guess they think that the cooler water holds plenty of oxygen.

I would guess the surface temps at Patoka would be in the low 40's in places maybe lower?

[Moveon]

The water at Patoka Lake does not stratify until it's warmer. During the winter months the water temperatures at the surface are pretty much the same as at the bottom. And I guess they won't like to get out in the cold during the winter months.

Disolved Oxygen is directly related to the water temperature. Cold water holds more oxygen than hot water does.

The site is current for water level, rain or precipitation, and current flowing out of the lake. They don't take water temperature and DO readings after Oct 31st and before May sometimes.

My friend said that he heard on Bass Boat Central that the main lake was clear and only the creek channels were muddy. But he didn't see this for himself so take that information with a grain of salt.[

QUOTE=ElectricSLT;443768]For some reason the COE doesn't report the water quality (temp/O2) readings from Nov-March I guess they think that the cooler water holds plenty of oxygen.

I would guess the surface temps at Patoka would be in the low 40's in places maybe lower?[/QUOTE]