For more information on upcoming events or general information on Lake Russell please contact one of our representatives at (706) 213-3400 toll free at 1-800-944-7207 or by
e-mail cesas-op-r@usace.army.mil.

April 6th, 2012
Calhoun Falls State Park will be hosting a movie night in the field behind the tackle shop at dark (around 7:45 p.m.). The featured film will be the movie "Hop". It is free with paid park admission. There will be concessions available for purchase. Remember to bring a chair!

May 12th, 2012
Annual Kid's Fishing Day at the SCDNR bank fishing area. This will be held in conjunction with National Kid's to Park's day- a nationwide day of outdoor play created by the National Park Trust, a non-profit organization. Gather more information about our event and how to register at http://www.kidstoparks.org/attend-an-event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RUSSELL DAM & LAKE

Russell Lake Office is currently offering water safety programs and dam tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m) and on Fridays (between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.)

Availability is limited, and preference is given to groups of 5 or more. This is open to the public on a first come first serve basis. Please call to request a program or dam tour at least two weeks in advance to allow for sufficient scheduling.

Preference is given to school groups, church, and civic groups.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS & TOURS AT RUSSELL LAKE

Public lands surrounding Richard B. Russell Lake provide excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting opportunities. In general, there is a rim of public land around the lake that extends at least 300 feet from the shoreline that is open for hunting. The Corps boundary line is marked with orange/redwood colored paint.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HUNTING AT RUSSELL LAKE