2013 Lake Season
Lake Michie has opened for the season. Little River Lake will not open for public use until mid-May, due to construction work on the boathouse and parking lot. While Little River is closed, Lake Michie will be open Thursday-Monday from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
When Little River opens, both lakes will be open to the public Friday-Monday (four days per week) from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. through November 10, 2013.
The lakes will also be open on the following holidays: March 31 (Easter); May 27 (Memorial Day); July 4 (Independence Day); and September 2 (Labor Day).
Lake Michie (919) 477-3906
Lake Michie offers some of the finest largemouth bass fishing in the Piedmont. Rent a city boat and motor from us or launch your own boat for a relaxing day of fishing without the hassles found at larger lakes.
| Bank Fishing (age 16 and up) |
$2 |
$3 |
$7 |
$8 |
| Motor Boat Launch |
$5 |
$6 |
$10 |
$11 |
| Non-Motor Boat Launch |
$4 |
$5 |
$9 |
$10 |
| Boat/Canoe Only-6 hours |
$5 |
$6 |
$10 |
$11 |
| Electric Motor Rental (per 6 hrs) |
$10 |
$11 |
$14.50 |
$16 |
| Additional Battery Rental (per day) |
$10 |
$11 |
$14.50 |
$16 |
Little River Lake (919) 477-7889
The boating and fishing facilities offer bank fishing as well as electric motor and rowboat rentals. The facility is located at the intersection of Orange Factory and Blalock roads in northern Durham County.
| Bank Fishing (age 16 and up) |
$2 |
$3 |
$7 |
$8 |
| Boat Only - 6 hours |
$5 |
$6 |
$10 |
$11 |
| Electric Motor Rental (per 6 hrs) |
$10 |
$11 |
$14.50 |
$16 |
| Additional Battery Rental (per day) |
$10 |
$11 |
$14.50 |
$16 |
CR PC: City Resident Play More Card; CR NPC: City Resident No Play More Card: NCR PC: Non City Resident Play More Card; and
NCR NPC: Non City Resident No Play More Card.
Special Notice: Little River is a primary water supply for the City of Durham. For this reason, we must limit and control recreational activities at the lake. Please adhere to the following guidelines and instructions to protect our water source.
Please Note: We do not give refunds or free rentals.To receive the Play More discount, you must show your Play More card to attendant. To rent or launch a boat, you must show a government-issued photo ID. Your home address must be in Durham to receive the resident rate.