Carrboro’s University Lake is Full and Ready For Action

University Lake, located off Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, will open for water fun this weekend!

Boaters can rent flat bottom boats or canoes for use at University Lake or bring your own. The lake is owned by OWASA, the Orange County Water and Sewer Authority, and supplies our local drinking water so it is no surprise that there are regulations in place to protect it. That’s why you can only use electric motors or elbow power to troll around the peaceful lake. But that shouldn’t stop you from coming out for a peaceful afternoon floating around with a fishing pole. The lake is stocked and open to fishing, assuming you have a valid state license.

There is a small fee for use of the lake, cheaper if you live in Orange County, and life vests are available at no charge. But feel free to picnic, go birding or sunbath as the mood strikes at no charge and the lake provides handicap accessible docks.

The lake will be open Friday through Monday 6:30am to 6:00 pm starting this Saturday until November 8, 2009.