From the Prior Lake Association 

The eighth annual Prior Lake Association family fishing tournament will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. This is a Lakefront Days event and is a low-key, no-pressure, fun event for families, children and grandchildren. No professionals will be allowed to enter.

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m.; the cost is $5 per family. Registration and weigh-ins will take place on the deck at Captain Jack’s, 3950 Green Heights Trail. The event has no age restrictions; if they can hold a pole, they are eligible. All those who fish who are over 16 years old must have a valid Minnesota fishing license.

The biggest fish by weight in designated species will win a prize. Interpretation of the rules and final ruling will be made by the Prior Lake Association family fishing tournament rules committee.

In other lake news, as of Wednesday, July 23, the water clarity in upper Prior Lake was 3½ feet, with green algae giving the water a green tea appearance. Water elevation continues to slowly decline to 901.90. The inflow stream from Spring Lake has been dry for over a week. The surface water temperature was 79 degrees.

Attention, boat operators who pull tubes: The Department of Natural Resources and medical advisors are concerned with the injuries to tube riders. The maximum speed to pull a tube is 20 mph. Back and neck injuries can affect these people for the rest of their lives. At 20 mph and higher, the water gets very hard.

Enjoy your lake, keep it clean and slow down for safety and economy. See you on the deck at Captain Jack’s on Aug. 3.

 The Prior Lake Association can be reached at www.priorlakeassociation.org.