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White Slough

  • Saltwater
  • Sea area
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0.5
Boat Ramps
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White Slough is a tidal waterway within the California Delta, accessible from the Mokelumne River system. Tower Park Marina, located on the South Fork of the Mokelumne River, serves as a primary and well-equipped launch point. This facility offers a free kayak launch ramp, restrooms, a general store, and nearby dining options, including a shop that rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Paddlers are advised to practice good ramp etiquette, especially during busy periods. From this launch, paddlers can head south into Potato Slough and then southeast to enter White Slough. The area is a complex network of sloughs and marshy islands, so navigation aids like NOAA chart 18661 or a GPS are strongly recommended to avoid getting lost. The water flow in these interconnected sloughs is tidal; in Potato Slough, the water flows south on an outgoing tide, indicating that tidal currents are a significant factor throughout the region. Paddlers should consult tide tables and weather forecasts before launching. The paddling environment is characterized by meandering channels through marshlands with numerous small islands. Wildlife sightings are common and can include turtles, Night Herons, Egrets, White Pelicans, hawks, and muskrats. Landing spots are plentiful but often muddy. The slough eventually connects to Honker Cut, approximately five miles from the Tower Park launch via Potato Slough, making for a potential day-trip destination. The area sees other boat traffic, including powerboats, as indicated by references to marinas and wakeboarding.


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