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    We need rain

    Couple weeks ago Alligator lake in Lake City went down the drain...gone. Every lake I frequent especially in the last month has went down dramatically. The one lake that alarms me is Orange. Its dropping fast. Lack of rain is a big factor but the hundreds of irrigation pivots and the fact that the Suwannee river water shed supplies water to large areas of South Florida is depleting the water table in our area. When the hydrollic pressure gets great enough the sinks will open up and orange will be gone as well. Our only hope is we are predicted to have an above average rainfall this summer. Lets pray it comes before it's too late.
    Mike Clemons-Lake Butler, Fla..
    97 Gambler Intimidater / 200 EFI Merc

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    Yes we do. Went to Orange yesterday. Couldn't believe how much it has dropped.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bcat1124 View Post
    Yes we do. Went to Orange yesterday. Couldn't believe how much it has dropped.
    Don’t know for a fact but I heard the sink hole opened back up?

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    #4
    That's a possibility also.

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    #5
    I fished orange last week and it was fine.

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    #6
    Lake Kissimmee low as well. Good rain yesterday so what do they do? Start running water out.

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    #7
    They will be dropping lake levels for the start of hurricane season to try and prevent flooding.

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    #8
    Getting plenty of water the last few days. Hope it helps…