Recreation at OWASA Lakes    Lake season, hours and days Directions to the Cane Creek Reservoir Directions to University Lake Fees for boat rentals, etc. Boating (including use of small private boats) Fishing Fishing Licenses Picnicking Safety at the lakes For people with disabilities Lake season, hours and days Our 2009 lake recreation season ended on Sunday, November 8th. Our 2010 season is scheduled to begin on SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH. University Lake Friday through Sunday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM * Cane Creek Reservoir Saturday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM * * Please note: recreation at the lakes is not allowed before dawn or after dusk in any month. Directions to the Cane Creek Reservoir From the east: follow NC 54 west of Carrboro for about eight miles from Carrboro Plaza. The Cane Creek entrance is on the right (north) side of NC 54 about a mile west of Stanford Road. From the west: follow NC 54 east and go about one mile past Mebane Oaks Road to the Cane Creek entrance on the left (north) side of NC 54. Directions to University Lake From the east: follow Main Street west through Carrboro to Jones Ferry Road; turn left onto South Old Fayetteville Road; go 400 feet and turn right onto University Lake Road, the entrance road to University Lake. From the west: follow NC 54 or Jones Ferry Road east and turn right (south) onto Old Fayetteville Road; follow Old Fayetteville to University Lake Road, the entrance road to University Lake. Fees Fees for renting an OWASA boat or using a private boat for OWASA customers and Orange County residents are: $8.00 per half-day for the first person and $4.00 for each additional adult.  Children under 12 and seniors 65 and over: $2.00.  Private boat launching fee: $3.00.   Electric trolling motor rentals: $14.00 per half-day. For Orange County residents and OWASA customers who frequently enjoy the reservoirs, we offer season passes with discounts. Non-Orange County residents: $12.00 per half-day for the first person and $5.00 for each additional adult. Children and seniors: $2.00.  Private boat launching fee: $6.00.  Electric trolling motors: $20.00 per half day. Boating We offer canoes and flat-bottomed boats for rent at both lakes. Citizens may use small private boats if they are brought in or on a car or truck; are clean of mud, vegetation, etc.; and are inspected by the lake staff. (BOATS ON TRAILERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.) Theslimits on private boats are intended to help prevent aquatic weeds, which cause problems for fish and water treatment, from getting into the reservoirs. To help protect water quality, we allow only electric motors at University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir. You may use your own electric motor after we inspect it for aquatic weeds, etc. or you may rent an electric trolling motor from us. Fishing Our reservoirs are stocked with bass, crappie, catfish, bluegills and a variety of sunfish. Fishing Licenses Under State law, a fishing license is necessary for anyone 16 or older except on July the Fourth. For more information on licenses, please contact the NC Wildlife Resources Commission at 888-2huntfish (248-6834), send e-mail to licenses@ncwildlife.org or see the license information on the Commission’s website, www.ncwildlife.org. You can purchase a State fishing license by mail or on-line through the NC Wildlife Commission’s website, and at locations including Wal-mart and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Picnicking We have free picnicking and sunbathing areas at both lakes. The Cane Creek Reservoir also has a nature trail with about 60 identified plants. Safety at the lakes All citizens who use the lakes are encouraged to put safety first. Life jackets are available for adults and children at no charge. University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are alcohol-free facilities. For people with disabilities Citizens with disabilities can receive assistance from OWASA staff as needed to enjoy boating and other recreation at our lakes. University Lake has a fishing dock for use by people with disabilities.