After a very wet March, Lake Lanier has been transformed. Earlier this year fishermen had few choices on where to enter the lake. Water levels were nearing record lows and few boat ramps were open.
Now in mid-April the lake’s water deficit is less than half what it was and the majority of boat ramps are open. When the lake hovers around 1062 feet above sea level as it does now, up to a dozen boat ramps open up each time the lake rises another foot.
War Hill Park in Dawson County is one of those to reopen recently with an additional three boat ramps now available.
Dawson County Recreation Director Lisa Henson commented at Access North Georgia that the improved water levels stimulates activity and events in the local area:
“We are getting great feedback on the recent campsite and picnic area improvements and work is continuing on the pier renovations and beach area. If you haven’t been out to the park recently, you’ve really got to see it. We’ve already had three requests for fishing tournaments out of War Hill Park and most recently a request for a September wedding using the entire park.”