LAKE COUNTY >> Due to historically-low water levels caused by the on-going drought in California, multiple boat ramps in county parks are closing.
Ramps to close
• Keeling Park in Nice, California
• Lucerne Harbor in Lucerne, California
• Lakeside Park in Kelseyville, California
“We are taking steps to close these ramps due to the hazardous conditions to boaters and their vessels,” Caroline Chavez, Lake County public services director, stated.
The Clearlake Oaks boat ramp is still open, and could remain so for approximately another month before low water levels cause its closure.
Lakeport City Manager Margaret Silveira reports that the Third Street and Fifth Street boat ramps in Lakeport are fine, and there are no launching restrictions. The First Street boat ramp should be used for small vessels only, such as kayaks or jet skis.
Joan Phillipe, city manager of Clearlake, reports that several boat ramps have been closed in Redbud Park in Clearlake, but there is a still one ramp open. Signage has been placed in Redbud Park warning boaters of the low water level. City officials in both cities continue to monitor the boat ramps for safety.
The Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville closed its boat ramp earlier in August.
Information about private boat ramps can be obtained from their owners.
Clear Lake is currently below zero on the Rumsey gauge and water levels continue to drop.
