The RRA Board and Lake Management Committee have received reports of dead Canada geese on the lake and along the shoreline.  The LMC has reported this to the ODNR who indicated deaths of geese have been reported elsewhere in the state both this year and last.  The environmental specialist at Pymatuning was also consulted who reported dead geese on that lake also.  The causal agent is believed to be Avian (bird) flu.  Crowding of geese in open water patches of the Read more

Dave Ernes – Lake Management Committee

As you read this, the recreational season for 2025 is in the rear-view mirror. This article summarizes the main points related to the past season.

As with past years, the lake experienced numerous weather-related impacts. We started the season cooler than normal. This was a benefit, as the cooler water temperatures delayed the rapid growth of blue-green algae until mid-July, the latest that we have seen in recent years. The rains then reappeared, Read more

By:  Jim Fell, Lake Management

Roaming Shores residents have frequently photographed or published sightings of river otters at our lake.  To help evaluate the potential impact of otters on the lake fishery, RRA Lake Management recently attended a presentation on otters hosted by Pymatuning State Park.  Kelly Ashcraft Pearce, PhD, a biology professor at Allegheny College, presented her findings from many years of masters and doctoral study of river otters.  Jared McGary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Read more

11/26/25 update: The dam’s valve has now been closed. During the drawdown, the Maintenance Department dredged as much of the Beach 2 area as possible before winter rolled in.

Attention Boaters and Lakefront Property Owners:

We plan to lower the lake this fall beginning on Monday, November 3rd. Please make sure to have your watercraft removed from the lake before lowering begins.

Also, remember to grab your state registration from your watercraft before winterizing. Registrations are required when registering Read more

Dave Ernes – Lake Management Committee

As many have been noticing, the lake is experiencing a return of blue-green algal blooms. We have been monitoring the situation and have obtained some additional testing results. What we are experiencing is the equivalent of the perfect storm.

We have discussed in the past the that the lake stratifies during the summer. This results in the release of phosphorous from the lake bottom sediment in the lake below 12-15 feet, which typically Read more

Dave Ernes – Lake Management Committee

We are starting to see the signs that fall is just around the corner. A time when we enjoy the brilliant colors on display around the lake. The problem starts once the leaves start to fall.

Why the concern of leaves in the lake? As leaves fall into the water, they begin a natural decomposition process. This decomposition consumes oxygen in the water, particularly in shallow areas, creating a condition known as hypoxia. Read more

Update: The treatment was applied as planned on 8-26. All lake activities may resume as of 8-28. Have a great and safe Labor Day Weekend!

Conditions on the lake have resulted in a decision to schedule an algaecide treatment on the northern half of the lake for Tuesday, August 26th. This includes a line from about Sugar Creek north. The southern half of the lake will not be treated at this time. Therefore, those in the untreated areas, please Read more

Update: Lake algae treatment was performed as scheduled on Aug 13th. Please no boating or fountain use until Friday, lake swimming is not advised until Saturday morning.

Conditions on the lake have resulted in a decision to schedule an algaecide treatment on the southern half of the lake for August 13th. This includes a line from about Sugar Creek south. Because of EPA requirements, the northern half of the lake will not be treated at this time. Therefore, those Read more

7/15 Update: The treatment has been applied. Please stay off the lake to allow the treatment to be effective.

This past week, we have received reports of an algal bloom forming in the northern half of the lake. This was also reported by our maintenance department. Therefore, we are scheduling an algaecide treatment on the northern half of the lake for July 15th. This includes a line from Sugar Creek north. Because of EPA requirements, the southern half of Read more

Boaters take notice, the RomeRock Association has deployed ultrasonic buoys for the season.

What are the ultrasonic buoys? These buoys use solar panels to power ultrasonic emitters that are suspended in the water. The sound waves disrupt the ability of blue-green algae to rise to the surface, depriving them of the sunlight they need to survive. As a result, they will die and drop to the bottom of the lake. This is a non-chemical alternative to the algaecides we Read more