Question on Water Levels

We had a great question from one of our members: "What does the water level need to get to in order for them to lift the no wake restriction?"

From SRCLA Board Member Steve Weeres: In the past, the Sheriff's decision to place/remove no wake restrictions was based on deputies going out on the lake and making visual observations, and providing a recommendation.

Now that we have electronic monitoring, the department is referencing the SRCL level and the gauge at St Martin to gain insight into the level and the trend up/down. At least they are referencing the data!

To date, there has not been a level that has been agreed upon as the trigger point. However, in the last event, it seems that 1088 feet is the level where it gets strong consideration and may have set a precedent. For reference, the annual average over the past few years has been around 1086.75 feet (Horseshoe data).

My guess is that when the level drops back to 1088.0 feet and the level is trending downward, the restriction would be considered for termination. But of course, that is up to the Sheriff.

We will keep you posted, and in the meantime, PLEASE SLOW DOWN and OWN YOUR WAKE especially through the channels. Have you renewed your 2025 Membership? Do it here: https://www.srcl.org/become-a-member