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Besides fishing the High Rock Lake is
great for water sports. Early summer
mornings you can see a few knee and wake boarders
skimming across the glass-like water. Jet skis are
permitted and abundant. Likewise there are a lot
of water skiers jumping their boats wake. Sailing
is also common but most of the sailors are on the
main body of the lake. Skip
Jack Harbor
is home to many yachts and sailboats. With a
maximum water depth around 50 feet near the dam, a
really deep hulled boat would not have much room
to play.
Water levels vary throughout the year as
the dam is hydroelectric and controls the draw
of the lake. During times of a water
shortage the lake can drop signifigantly, however
this is rare. Most commonly the lake experiances a
slight draw down in the winter months, which
allows pier repairs to be done. During the summer
months water levels are pretty consistent,
depending on the weather.
Overall, High Rock is a wonderful lake
for all types of users. It is one of the
last remaining affordable lakes in the area. Many
old fishing shacks can still be bought and turned
into great vacation or permanent homes. ALCOA
(Aluminum Company of America)
monitors the lake and controls the pier permits
and public access areas. Currently boat houses,
boat ramps, and bulkheads are no longer permitted
to be installed but existing ones are
grandfathered in. For more details or specific
questions please feel free to contact us.
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