Wind warning island at Heron Lake

East side of wind warning island in Heron Lake. The island is situated near the west side of the lake, and north of the dam that impounds the 400,000-acre-foot reservoir.

West side of wind warning island at Heron Lake, with some interesting "rock art"

On Saturday, I spent several hours kayaking, paddling all the way from the Heron Lake Marina to the wind warning island and the entrance to the farthest northwestern cove before returning. It was a much longer paddle than usual for me, but conditions were nearly ideal.

South side of wind warning island at Heron Lake State Park, New Mexico

Boarder paddling wind surf board out to the island