Lake Levels Returning to Normal
The drought is over and for several weeks now, the water levels have been back to near normal at most lakes. Only Lake Buchanan remains well below average. While some businesses have already cashed in, others are still waiting.
Even the soothing waters of Lake Travis may not calm what some hope will be a rush of sun seekers this weekend.
The owner of Johnny Fin’s Restaurant, Bryan Kelly, says with lake levels now back near normal, business at his restaurant the past week has been anything but.
”We’ve had nice weather and a full lake and we didn’t last year. We’ve been doing summer-type numbers,” he said.
Just four weeks ago, the concern was more than visible. Water levels stood 15-16 feet below where they are today. Some were wondering about how another dry summer could leave the lake experience a little empty.
Few were as relieved as John Watson, a captain at Daybreak Boat Rentals.
”As long as the lake stays where it is, all the islands that were dangerous are now far enough under water where people aren’t going to hit their propellers,” he said.
Watson says his season is just beginning and he expects a full weekend.
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