Eastern Lake - swimming?

[melscuba]

Dogs are only allowed on the beach with permits, on leashes, and during certain hours. The MHWL does not apply to dogs, only humans.

I swim in Eastern Lake, but do so near the outfall - think the further away from there one gets, the higher the likelihood of meeting a gator or huge snake (which is also why I do not venture north of the bridge in a small craft).

I haven't spent any time on Eastern Lake, but a fair bit on Western Lake. While I revel at its beauty, something instinctively tells me it's for other creatures besides me.

 

[Caroling]

Scary tourists, what are the characteristics.

If tourists or locals scare wildlife, I feel they are scary.

 

[Caroling]

I haven't spent any time on Eastern Lake, but a fair bit on Western Lake. While I revel at its beauty, something instinctively tells me it's for other creatures besides me.

Well, now that a Yolo boarding business is on Eastern Lake North, complete with lessons and races and family days, I hope those instinctively sensed creatures aren't marginalized.
Scooterbug, you said

huge snake (which is also why I do not venture north of the bridge in a small craft).

What is known about these huge snakes? I've been on E Lake N in canoe monthly and small inflatable kayak sometimes and have only seen one snake, swimming away fast. Someone said it was a black racer, harmless.

 

[scooterbug44]

Well, now that a Yolo boarding business is on Eastern Lake North, complete with lessons and races and family days, I hope those instinctively sensed creatures aren't marginalized.
Scooterbug, you said

What is known about these huge snakes? I've been on E Lake N in canoe monthly and small inflatable kayak sometimes and have only seen one snake, swimming away fast. Someone said it was a black racer, harmless.

All I need to know about large snakes/alligators is that they automatically get control of anywhere that I see them. Since Dunelaker and I met a HUGE snake over there several years ago, I chose to stick to the area near the outfall.

I don't swim in Western Lake, but do enjoy kayaking and Yoloing there. It's all relative I guess.

 

[Landlocked]

I grew up swimming back and forth across Stallworth Lake to get to the beach. There was always a cold spot out in the middle that made you kick a little faster. That black water will make your mind wander a bit when you're out in the middle. I can tell you you right now that I will never do it again.

 

[believer]

Swim at your own risk. That being said, just enjoy the lake and stop worrying. Your more likely to drown from a pontoon boat or worse, a cramp after lunch. Snakes, gators and sharks hurting you in Eastern Lake is more rare than getting electrocuted during a storm. Dont let rules, regulations and policies hold you back from enjoying a beautiful lake. Have fun, your on vacation.

 

[Geo]

No! Please do follow rules, regulations and policies when you are on vacation here. And have fun.