Enid Lake News
The 25th annual Fishing Day for the Physically Challenged Event is scheduled at Enid Lake on September 10. As in previous years, participants will enjoy a morning of fishing (above) followed by a fish fry. Volunteers work with Rangers each year to make this event a success.
Labor Day Marks End Of Summer Camping Season, Fishing Day For Physically Challenged Is Sept. 10
Enid Lake News
By Enid Lake Park Rangers
Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the summer camping season at Enid Lake. Visitors at Enid Lake are encouraged to observe all safety rules and precautions when camping, swimming, boating or just enjoying the beautiful scenery at Enid Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of engineers would like to remind everyone to practice water safety by wearing your life jacket while participating in water related activities throughout the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Remember “IT ONLY WORKS, IF YOU WEAR IT”.
The next event scheduled at the lake is the 25th annual fishing day for the physically challenged. This event is scheduled Sept. 10, starting at 8 a.m. Physically challenged individuals of all ages are invited to Chickasaw Hill Recreation Area for a day of fishing, food and fellowship.
Park Rangers and volunteers will be standing by in this area to greet and load fishing participants onto pontoon boats. Boats are furnished and operated by volunteers who take these guests onto the lake for a morning of fishing. After the morning outing, the groups will return for a fish fry with all the trimmings, which is prepared and served by volunteers of Chickasaw Hill Recreation Area and community. After lunch, a drawing is held for door prizes that have been furnished by local businesses and volunteers.
Also this Friday, Enid Lake Operations and Maintenance personnel along with RBS Contract Personnel are scheduled to complete installation of sewage hook ups in Persimmon Hill Camp-ground. Persimmon Hill visitors will be able to enjoy the luxury of having full hook ups including: water, electrical, and sewage at each site during the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
For more information on Enid Lake Water Safety, Recreational Opportunities and Fishing Day for the Physically Challenged please contact the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4571 or visit us at our website at http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/EnidLake.aspx.
