Cedar Creek Lake fills up, more rain coming; sunny weekend in forecast




Recent heavy rains in the Cedar Creek Lake area granted the wishes of public officials, business owners, farmers and ranchers and homeowners -- the lake is quickly filling up.

As runoff continued from creeks into the lake, the level rose nearly to full pool by Wednesday, March 11. With more rain in the forecast for tomorrow, March 12, the lake will be overflowing for the first time since mid-2012.

Best of all, weather forecasters expect the rain to end for the weekend, giving the Cedar Creek Lake area mild Spring weather perfect for boating, fishing and outdoor recreation for the first time in 2015.

(UPDATE: March 14 -- So far no sun, and light rain continued through Friday, March 13. It appears lake residents must wait a while longer for sunny days because more rain is in the forecast for next week. But most people can live with that seeing as how the lake and channels once again are filled with water.)

Cedar Creek Lake began the year more than four-foot below full pool. The long drought took a heavy toll on lakeside businesses that depend on heavy traffic during the high season to stay afloat all year long.

Likewise, lakeside cities dependent on sales tax revenue also suffered.

 

 




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Cedar Creek Lake Current Weather Alerts

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Cedar Creek Lake Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 75

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 55

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 82

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 64

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 84

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 68

Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 86

Friday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 69


Cedar Creek Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/16: 321.94 (-0.06)



Cedar Creek Lake

Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 9)

FAIR. stained; 61 degrees; 0.30 feet above pool. Hybrid and white bass are returning to the main lake after their annual spawning run into the creeks. These fish are now congregating on wind-blown points throughout the lake and on shallower flats near drop-offs and ledges. The shad spawn will begin in the coming weeks, which will trigger early morning schooling action along shallow points and seawalls, attracting birds to the area. To target these fish, use 1/2 ounce to 1-1/2 ounce slabs and spinnerbaits. Work the baits close to the bottom, as this will entice strikes. Thumping the bottom of the boat will also help group fish underneath as you fish these spots. The crappie bite is strong around docks, bridges, and in creeks, with minnows or jigs proving to be effective. Catfish are biting well in shallow flats at the mouths of major creeks and along adjacent points and shorelines in 2-6 feet of water. For deeper water, try anchoring or drifting with fresh shad on main lake flats in 12-24 feet. This catfish bite should remain productive for another month. Report by Brent Herbeck, Herbeck’s Lonestar Fishing Guide Service. The water is 2 feet high and stained. Catfish are in the shallows in 2-6 feet or drifting deeper water in 12-24 feet with fresh cut shad. Report by Jason Barber, Kings Creek Adventures.

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