MWA says Javors Lucas Lake opens for public fishing

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  — The 2021 public fishing season at Javors Lucas Lake is officially underway.

The Macon Water Authority announced in a news release this week that the lake opened the first week of March and will stay open through April 25. 

MWA officials say residents are allowed to fish from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

Officials say the lake will be closed for fishing in July and August. However, will reopen for two days per week in September, except for Labor Day.

The lake will also be closed for Memorial Day and Independence Day.

MWA calls fishing fun for all ages.

“We are very excited about it to tell you the truth,” said System Plant Manager Chuck Mixon. “We always look forward to it, because we get to go out and meet different people in the community, and it’s very good for the community to have, especially in this time because so many things shut down. Now at least they can go fishing.”

Cost for Javors Lucas Lake fishing

Mixon says there is a cover charge to fish and motorboats are not allowed.

• Fishing from the shore costs $5 per day. Season passes cost $50.
• Fish from a boat costs $10 per day. Season passes cost$100.

The last day to fish is Sunday, October 31. 

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