Additional Information from OWASA Days and hours when the lakes are open The lakes will normally be open for recreation through mid-November as follows: University Lake Friday through Monday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cane Creek Reservoir Thursday - Saturday 6:30 AM - 6 PM Sunday 1:00-6:00 PM The lakes are open for the Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day holidays. How to get to the lakes: University Lake is on the west side of Carrboro. The recreation area is at the southern end of Old Fayetteville Road, which can be reached via Jones Ferry Road. The Cane Creek Reservoir is on the north side of NC 54 about eight miles west of Carrboro Plaza. The entrance to the recreation area is on NC 54 just west of Stanford Road. Fishing: University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are stocked with bass, catfish, bluegills and other fish. NC fishing license requirements apply at the University Lake and Cane Creek Reservoirs. ALL persons 16 years and older MUST have a valid NC fishing license to fish in NC waters. For people with disabilities: Citizens with disabilities will receive assistance from OWASA staff as needed in order to enjoy boating at the OWASA reservoirs and using the recreation areas at the lakes. University Lake has a fishing pier designed for use by people with disabilities. Safety at the lakes: All citizens who use the lakes are encouraged to put safety first. Life jackets are available at the lakes for adults and children at no charge. University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are alcohol-free facilities. Boats and motors: OWASA offers canoes and flat-bottomed boats for rent at both lakes. Citizens may use small private boats if they are brought on a car or in a truck to University Lake or Cane Creek and after inspection by the lake staff. Boats on trailers are not permitted. The limits on private boats are intended to help prevent aquatic weeds, which cause problems for fish and in water treatment, from being introduced into the reservoirs. For this reason, boats brought to the lakes must be cleaned of mud, vegetation, etc. To help protect water quality, OWASA allows only electric motors, which are also inspected, at University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir. Fees for renting an OWASA boat or using a private boat are as follows: For OWASA customers and Orange County residents: $6 for the first person and $2.50 for each additional adult. Children under 12 and seniors 65 and over: $1. Electric trolling motor rentals: additional $12. (Boats, canoes and electric motors are rented for by the half-day.) Non-Orange County residents: $10 for the first person and $4 for each additional adult. Children and seniors: $1. Trolling motors: $17. For Orange County residents and OWASA customers who frequently enjoy the reservoirs, OWASA also offers season passes with discounts. (Lake use and rental fees increased about 20% on October 1, 2003 to help cover the costs of recreation at the lakes. The lake fees had not been adjusted since 1995.) Picnicking and other facilities Both lakes have picnicking facilities and sunbathing areas. The Cane Creek Reservoir also has a nature trail. For more information: Doug Terry, Water Supply and Treatment Manager, 968-4421; e-mail: dterry@owasa.org Eric Barnhardt, Lakes Warden (Cane Creek), 942-5790; e-mail: ccreek@owasa.org Bob Glosson, Senior Assistant Lake Warden (University Lake), 942-8007; e-mail: ulake@owasa.org Click here for a story on University Lake. Home | Overview | About Us | Ads | Art | Businesses | Carrboro and Area Stuff | Downtown Carrboro Map | Events | Prices | Restaurants | UniqueOrn Enterprises