Canyon Lake is at its lowest level on record but there is still plenty of water for recreational activities, the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) promised on social media today.
WORD took a depth reading near Canyon Dam on Thursday, and the water was 107 feet deep.
“While levels are down, Canyon Lake still holds a significant amount of water,” WORD said.
The district manages Comal and Canyon parks.
All public boat ramps are closed. But despite the historic drought, several local companies still have boats and jet skis on the water and continue to offer rentals.
Non-motorized access is also widely available for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Swimming and fishing are accessible in many areas.
The easiest way to enjoy the lake is at WORD’s two shoreline parks, which provide access for swimming, fishing, grilling, hiking and other recreational activities like volleyball and soccer.
“While the ongoing drought is a serious issue, it’s important to note that Canyon Lake is far from dry,” WORD said. “There are still many ways to enjoy the lake safely and responsibly.”
WORD issues permits to water-related businesses, allowing them to collect user fees from customers visiting Canyon Lake and over 30 miles of floatable water on the Guadalupe River above and below Canyon Dam.
For more information visit wordcc.com.
Are the boat ramps open?
Really funny article. WORD is a great organization, but they are bleeding tax dollars as businesses and reservations disappear with our water. Time for county and state to enact and enforce water and development laws.
Interesting? All the boats ramps are closed and we should all be excited that there is still water in the lake and we can spend money to rent a boat when we own a boat and jet skis. Amazing that rental companies have access to the lake. The water level is so low that there is hundreds of feet of shoreline now that you can’t even briefly drive your vehicle closer to the water to unload a kayak or canoe; you have to carry it all that way. At some of the boat ramps there should be some exceptions for this; the ground around the lake is solid rocks, not sand and dirt. There could be certain times access could be allowed to do this for residents.
why not take some time to extend even further some of the boat ramps; one day if the water rises then the ramp is shorter and it does not make any difference. My family has had a house and lived here since the 70’s, the water level and not being able to be on the lake all this time is heart breaking. I assume property taxes will go dramatically, correct?