(KXXV) — As we head into triple-digit temperatures and the holiday weekend approaches, many Central Texans are hoping to boat, fish, or swim at our local lakes.
Please note that water levels are keeping most our lakes in flood status. Officials said they are too dangerous for swimmers and even boaters to navigate. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, lakes need to be below flood levels for a minimum of two weeks before inspection can begin. Once they are clear of any safety concerns then recreation areas can be opened.
Below is a list of local lakes and areas that are either partially open and/or fully open:
- Aquilla Lake - FULLY OPEN
- Belton Lake (Miller Springs Park) - OPEN
- Somerville Lake (Yegua Creek, Visitors Overlook) - OPEN
- Stillhouse Hollow Lake (Chalk Ridge Falls Nature Area) - OPEN
- Lake Waco (Bosque Park, Waco Dam) - OPEN
- Lake Waco (Speegleville Campground, Twin Bridges Day Use Area, Lakeside Park in Woodway) - EXPECTED TO OPEN 6/29
- Whitney Lake (Cedar Creek Park, Lofers West, Riverside) - OPEN
- Whitney Lake (Lofers East (boat ramp still to be closed, some McCown Valley campsites) - EXPECTED TO OPEN 6/29
*Other swimming and boating areas at the lakes mentioned above are closed or partially closed without water access.
We will keep updating this article as more lakes open.
