By ERIC VICCARO
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Montague County Game Warden Chase McAninch announced during the weekend Amon G. Carter Lake would reopen on Monday.
Last week, officials in Nocona deemed Lake Nocona safe enough to allow enthusiasts back into the water.
As of Tuesday morning, Amon G. Carter Lake was at 922.22msl, which is 2.22 feet above the conservation pool.
Lake Nocona stood at 828.61, which is 1.11 above the conservation pool.
“The water is up, so be aware of floating debris,” Nocona City Secretary Revell Hardison said.
There is a gala fireworks show set for Lake Nocona on July 4, sponsored by the Nocona Lions Club. There’s also a boat parade sponsored by the Nocona Chamber of Commerce.
Amon G. Carter Lake also will be popular with local boaters during the Independence Day weekend.
Local law enforcement officials want to make sure your holiday experience is safe and enjoyable.
Boat operators who are impaired by alcohol are a factor in 21 percent of boating fatalities.
“A person can be arrested for boating while intoxicated if he or she is impaired by drugs or alcohol or has a blood-alcohol content of .08 or above while operating a vessel,” said Eddie Hood with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wichita Falls bureau. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

Waters have receded at Selma Park in rural Bowie. Both Lakes Amon G. Carter and Nocona have opened for recreational use. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)