We went out yesterday for the first time because valet service at the marina started. There were a lot of boats out (with resulting boat waves and, with high water levels, possible shore erosion). Valet ends in mid October and lower water levels are becoming problematic around then. Mid May to mid October probably defines the boating "season". Of course there are some boats on the lake anytime it isn't frozen.
For people who have homes on and around the lake, June and September are also great times to be up for the weekends and using their boats before the summer crowds.
The crazy busy times on the lake are July & August because it is warm (both air and water) and schools are out so people take family vacations and are here all week, not just on weekends. Personally, I don't boat on summer weekends unless I am out for an early morning breakfast before the crowds are out.
In my mind, the "beginning" of lake activity is around now, especially on weekends, ramping up to peak levels by the end of June. Things ramp down on the lake through September, with the "end" in mid October, again, especially on weekends.
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