The lake is currently at 98.5 MSL. and falling. Cane River Lake is now open to all types of boating traffic. Spillway landing remains closed for safety. Boaters are advised to navigate carefully as the flood event caused trees to fall into the lake, shoreline erosion issues, and debris that could cause property damage to props, and/or boat hulls.

The lake has experienced an influx of vegetation from canals and drainage ditches. We will be addressing these issues over the next couple of weeks. Jet boats are recommended to navigation south of Shell Beach, as there is a tremendous amount of coon tail overgrowth Shell Beach north to Orchard Run. The 2015/ 2016 flood events and the above rainfall for 2017 have prevented treatment. The Cane River Waterway Commission has in their budget $400,000.00 with a scheduled treatment for spring 2018. As the water temperature gets cooler the coon tail will drop to the bottom of the lake and begin growth in the spring. Treatments for Giant Cut Grass and/or Spadder Dock will begin next week. Property owners requesting free treatments are required to email crpatrol@yahoo.com and provide physical address and phone number.

For more information and/or questions contact Betty Fuller 318-617-3235