Lake Lure to 'soft open' for boating, swimming, fishing for first time since hurricane

Town to initiate phase one opening of Lake Lure

The town of Lake Lure announced Wednesday a soft opening of the lake beginning on Monday while recovery efforts continue.

Lake Lure to reopen lake 19 months after Helene

The town of Lake Lure will begin a phased “soft opening” of its lake on April 20, restoring limited public access after months of storm recovery while maintaining restrictions intended to protect public safety and allow ongoing work to continue. The path to reopening began after Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27, 2024, sending millions of gallons of water and debris into Lake Lure from surrounding counties. Large amounts of material — includin…

Lake Lure to 'soft open' for boating, swimming, fishing for first time since hurricane

Lake Lure is preparing for a limited “soft opening,” with the water level just inches below full pond.