Hard Labor Creek Reservoir To Open To Recreational Use In January

Area fishermen and fisherwomen as well as kayakers and canoeists will have a new lake to explore early next year.

The Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir in southeastern Walton County is still filling, but Project Manager Jimmy Parker told the reservoir Management Board last week that he expects the lake will be open for allowed recreational use shortly after the first of the year.

At present, work is continuing on the parking lot and the restrooms at the single lake access point, a park on Social Circle-Fairplay Road just south of the bridge over the reservoir. Construction of the boat dock is complete.

Those interested in fishing on the lake will be able to use boats with electric motors or crafts without motors.

Kayaks and canoes will be allowed, but no swimming will be permitted in the reservoir.

Users will be required to pay $10 per day to use the lake.

For more on the story, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Lake In August.