Area 31 has been witness to many unusual  phenomena: 50° water in February, currents that go against the wind.  The good citizens of Dewitt, going to and from across bridge 14, have reported seeing "unidentified flying objects" over the water.

RIG & LAUNCH
» Park at any of the open campsites at or around A31. Always park on the gravel.  These sites offer plenty of grass to rig on.  At A31 you’ll see a path through the trees down to a small beach.   Getting your fully rigged gear through the trees can be tricky; some folks choose to rig on the beach.   There are many campsites to launch from all the way up to The Corner.   Always yield to paying campers.

WIND
» Area 31 is best in the early spring/late fall when cranking straight SW winds come through.   You’ll have gusty conditions if the wind goes too much one way or the other of SW.   Catch a total wraparound low pressure system in the early spring/late fall where the front passes but the wind is still blowing out of the SW.   You’ll have a big day at Area 31 with the wind key broken off in the "ON" position.

WATER
» This area of the lake is a little under 1/2 mile wide. The launch has a steep drop-off with a sand/hard-pack clay bottom. The water can be up to 7° warmer than at the Marina.   The bridge causes neutral to negative wind current, and along with the river channel, produces some of the nicest formed swell on the lake.  Full back-loops have been witnessed here in 4.0 conditions.