Lake John Wells

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

LAKE JOHN WELLS OPEN!!!

Testing is over, and the what’s up doc racing team had a successful test weekend because all the coordinators with fire departments and rescue boat’s guaranteeing everyone’s safety.

What’s up doc racing team hosted a bbq dinner for our local firefighters and rescue boats, Stigler Chamber of commerce and District 5 Choctaw Representative Jennifer Turner. Braxton Miller (well known for his many accomplishments in the boat racing community) is a Choctaw member and they became buddies instantly! It was a good moment to witness in Choctaw County! Thank you John Ruff for making it such an enjoyable evening at our beautiful lake John Wells!

The fire department has been looking at the new hiking trails system and discussing emergency planning and fire safety. We want the trails to meet standards that follow fire safety guidelines, so our community feels safe when they are using the hiking trails.

Thank you Mama Tigs for an awesome dinner with the what’s up doc racing team!

03/20/2026

Just a heads up for this weekend! There will be some race boat testing this weekend! If your curious why, the championship race will be held in Stigler July 10, 11 & 12th! We are looking forward to that!

On another note, the hiking trail will be available by the beach, if any updates come up on completion of the next one it will be shared here!

Spectators are most welcome!

02/23/2026

Sunday afternoon Trail Blazing is here, and the Lakeview Loop is open and ready for a 20-minute hike. The trail will eventually integrate with the 2-mile loop that's currently being developed. Pictures of both trails are attached. We're looking forward to completing the 2-mile trail before summer. With February's favorable weather, we're excited for the 2-mile loop to be ready soon.

01/04/2026

Happy New Year everyone. Hiking is a free and healthy activity that allows individuals to escape the confines of their homes. This short trail offers a comprehensive outdoor experience, featuring native trees and grass, hickory trees, rocky terrain with stair-step formations and switchbacks, and scenic views of the lake, particularly during the leafless season.

10/24/2024

Late October 2024, i hope everyone gets a chance to see the hickory trees at the lake, very fallsy right now! Go get outside while it is so beautiful out!!!