TRWD lifts Stage 1 drought restrictions; longtime board members hold on to seats in election




The Tarrant Regional Water District lifted its Stage One Drought Restrictions for Cedar Creek Lake and the other three lakes it regulates, Richland Chambers Reservoir, Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Bridgeport.

Stage One was implemented in 2013 TRWD's reservoirs fell below 75 percent capacity, limiting outdoor watering to twice per week. The recent heavy rains have raised the reservoirs to over 95 percent.

TRWD recommends continued conservation measures to prepare for the future.

Extreme drought has been eased statewide for the first time since July 2012. The latest Texas Drought Report reveals that 12 of the 14 reservoirs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are full.

Changing El Nino patters are credited for the cooler temperatures and heavy rains seen in Texas recently.

In the recent TRWD election on May 9, longtime board members being challenged for their seats prevailed.

The election results were Jim Lane 17,357 34%, Martha "Marty" Leonard 17,110 33%, Michele Von Luckner 7,650 15%, Craig Bickley 7,076 14% and Keith K. Annis 2,429 5%.

The election marked the heaviest voter turnout and most heatedly fought campaigns for board seats in the district's history.




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Cedar Creek Lake Weather Forecast

Monday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 82

Monday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 72

Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 86

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 72

Wednesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 87

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 67

Thursday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 80

Thursday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 62


Cedar Creek Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 5/7: 322.47 (+0.47)



Cedar Creek Lake

Fishing Report from TPWD (May 1)

EXCELLENT. Slightly stained; 75 degrees; 0.43 feet above pool. The hybrid striped bass and white bass have made a full recovery from the spawn and are now back in the main lake in droves and are on a feeding frenzy! Look for heavy bird activity throughout the lake on flats and near the Dam on edges of drop offs especially on cloudy and overcast days. The hybrids and white bass have started schooling in water from 4-14 feet at the dam and any wind blown shallow point or seawall. Late evening schooling action is also happening in shallow coves and points throughout the lake. Reports of great catches using silver or white slabs and spinners and retrieving off the bottom at a very slow retrieve to catch these fish in depths of 8-16 feet of water. The crappie have also migrated back into the main lake. Look for them under bridge pylons or under docks where the depths are between 3-10 feet. Guides have been reporting exceptionally nice catches on sunny warmer days. Report by Brent Herbeck, Herbeck’s Lonestar Fishing Guide Service. Catfish are excellent the first couple hours of the day on retaining walls where the shad are spawning using fresh cut or whole shad on a bobber or with a light weight. The bite slows as the day progresses because the catfish are feeding heavily at first light. Later in the day target catfish on the first drop-offs in 5-15 feet of water. Report by Jason Barber, Kings Creek Adventures.

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