The recent rains in the state which have helped the farmers and everyone else out but has not impacted American Horse Lake much. The recent 1.5" rain at the lake has had little impact on raising the water level. The best GUESS is that the lake MAY open in 2014 IF we get enough rain. No need to call ODWC at the Byron fish Hatchery to see when the lake will open. The lake will NOT open until it is full.