Feeding the geese has many detrimental benefits including making them dependent on human food which causes them to abandon their natural food sources, as well as facilitating the elimination of waste throughout the park grounds. The city has had many discussions with US Fish and Wildlife regarding approaches to goose management, and have been advised that the very first step to take is to ensure that park visitors are not feeding the geese. The Parks and Recreation Department has implemented several initiatives to keep the geese from making the park their home, although those efforts have produced only marginal success over the years. Unfortunately, the presence of so many geese brings with it unwanted waste in the park. Lake Rogers Park attracts Canadian Geese throughout the year and especially during the molting season. You can check out a free loaner pole at Lake Rogers or the Creedmoor Community Center during business hours, for more information contact us at 91 or Population The City of Creedmoor also participates in the NC Wildlife Resource Commission Tackle Loaner Program. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Tackle Loaner Program was started in the 90's as a way to get peopleįishing and encourage novice anglers to develop their fishing skills. Channel catfish were introduced in the 1970's and anglers report fair catches for this species. Other species common to the lake are white perch, carp, pickerel, gizzard shad, and yellow perch. Bowfins (grindle) are caught on occasion and provide anglers with excellent sport. Bream fishing is fair around the pier during the spawning season. Several bass in excess of 10 pounds have been taken from the lake. Make sure to have your boat launch pass with you at all times while on the lake.īass fishing is fair-to-good with best results during the spring and early summer months. Day or full season passes are available at Creedmoor Community Center or the concession stand during operating hours. John Boat/NuCanoe/Pedal-boats (old) - $7 (City Resident)/$10 (Non-Resident) per Hour Aquacyles (pictured below) - $12 (City Resident)/$15 (Non-Resident) per Hour John Boat per 5 hour - $25 (City Resident)/$32 (Non-Resident).įor those who enjoy fishing, Lake Rogers has a rebuilt fishing pier and four (4) fishing platforms. Life jackets are provided and are required to be worn at all times. You must be 18 or older to rent, and must provide a driver's license or other valid form of identification. Two or four-seat pedal boats, jon boats, and nucanoes are available for rent on an hourly basis during operating hours. *Concession stand will open at 5:00 pm on Fridays thru May to allow for student workers to complete the school term. Schedule subject to change, contact the Creedmoor Community Center for current operational hours at 91. The concession stand is open: Fridays, 3:15-6:45 pm*, Saturdays, 10:15 am to 6:45pm, and Sundays 2:15pm-6:45pm Saturday, April 15th, 2023 through Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Shelter availability, rental fees and the online reservation portal can be found at or by completing a Rental Form and submitting it in person at the Creedmoor Community Center or by email to Concessions Shelters may be reserved for private use from 8 am - 2pm, 2pm - Close, or 8am – Close rental period includes set-up and clean-up time. Lake Rogers Park operating hours are daily from dawn to dusk. Lake Rogers is a destination for those wanting to spend an afternoon fishing, go for a paddle on the tranquil water, sit on the boardwalk and watch the sunset, enjoy a picnic, a day at the playground, or a quiet walk through the woods. Lake Rogers has always been a destination for locals to fish or enjoy a shaded picnic, but efforts by the City of Creedmoor and its citizens have turned this beautiful natural resource into a family recreation area woven into the fabric of the community. As residents and visitors enter Creedmoor on NC-56, they are welcomed to the community by a picturesque lake that winds along the western boundary of the city limits.
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