We got off lucky as there was only one tree down on our road after the snowstorm. Cloudy and minus 3C this morning. I think this snow will be staying with us and the lake is beginning to look thick like it always does before it freezes over. Today's forecast - Mainly...
Well, as predicted we got the storm yesterday. It began with rain and turned to snow late afternoon. Roads are all closed in Northwestern Ontario so there is no travel between Thunder Bay and the Manitoba border. It's times like this that we do feel isolated. So today...
Let us take a moment or two to remember those who fought for the rights and freedoms that we have today. As predicted we have snow this morning. Today's forecast - Snow or rain. Snowfall amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature falling to...
Here's proof that the beavers have been busy, this is a huge feed bed that they have prepared for the winter. Maybe they are expecting a hard winter. We're in a special weather statement for today on to Friday, expecting some yucky weather. Today's forecast - Becoming...
The beavers have been extra busy building a dam on the creek at the portage. We expect they have been just as busy on the Sandbeach Creek. Today might be the last day to get things picked up and stored away for the winter as we are anticipating a bit of nasty weather....
This morning's sunrise, plus 2C and there's some mist rising from the lake. Looks like today will be another good day to get more outside work done, looks like snow is coming by the end of the week. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating...
This morning's sunrise has given way to being just cloudy. But it will be another good day to be outside cleaning up the yard and gardens. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h...
We have our firewood supply for the year and then some. Yesterday, Don went hunting with a group that were staying here but they came up empty handed. The group saw many moose but just weren't able to harvest one. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind...
You know it's the end of the season when the side-by-side comes back from the portage. It was a cold ride on the lake but Don was glad he was able to stroke yet another item off his "do to list". Yesterday ended up being a very nice fall day and some more clean up...
New docks for Mount Lake next year! Don will reuse the floats from the old docks and he'll build the new docks likely next spring. We continue to have fall like weather, cold mornings with a hint of snow. Today's forecast - Light snow ending this morning then a mix of...
Welcome to November! Guess it is fitting to have some snow but I don't think we are ready for it to stick around. I suppose the moose hunters are welcoming the snow though. Hunters continue to see moose but are having a tough time getting the perfect shot. Today's...
Happy Halloween! This morning's sunrise seems fitting, a lovely orange before the clouds really begin to move in. We won't see any trick or treaters here this evening but hope it's not a nasty night for them. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 60 percent chance of...
Randy and Steve harvested this cow moose this past week. Not only did they have a successful hunt they also had some perfect days for fishing. Today's forecast - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill minus 5 this...
We are sad to announce that Hannah passed away peacefully yesterday at her favourite place, camp. Hannah loved boat rides, bush adventures, camp life, treats, food of any kind and often bossing people around. Camp, to her, was hers as she often was seen sitting on the...
Most of the docks at Manion are on dry land for the winter, the main docks are still in for a few more days. This weekend we hope to get some more fall projects crossed off the to do list. We have a cloudy morning but no frost. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Wind up to 15...
Today's sunrise minus 3C. Don is hoping the water lines to cabins haven't froze overnight. And we certainly aren't ready for these cooler temperatures. He'll also have to fire up the woodstove for the lodge, it was a little chilly in here this morning! Today's...
It's a chilly, partly cloudy morning and the lake looks cold. Today's forecast - Clearing near noon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High 8. Tonight Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 7...
I took the opportunity to catch a couple of walleye for dinner last night. Who would think that it would be so pleasant fishing the middle of October. It's best to take advantage of this fall weather as we know it's not going to last. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny....
Another group had a quick, successful moose hunt this weekend as they harvested this cow moose. Sure has been wonderful weather to moose hunt. This morning would be another good morning for hunting, a little cool at minus1C, sunny with just a little mist rising from...
Well this group had a successful first day of hunting as they harvested this bull moose yesterday morning. We have a sunny but foggy morning and we had a touch of frost last night. Today's forecast - Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18. Tonight Clear....
This was our view this morning, mix of sun and cloud, 2C, mist rising from the lake. Today is the opening of the rifle moose hunt and we have a couple of groups here. The archery season closed yesterday and although Don and Jared hunted for 18 days and saw moose they...
It's been a better weekend for fishing than it has been for moose hunting as we've had one last group of guests fishing. And they have had some good catches. No hunting this morning as we've had rain and thunderstorms rolling through since about 6am, 15C with an east...
Our view this morning as we head into a change of weather. 15C this morning with some light rain showers, maybe this will be good for the moose hunters. Today's forecast - Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches...
This was Don's view yesterday morning as the sun was rising while he was moose hunting. Still no moose though even though they heard one crashing in the trees. The brush was too think to see the moose. It's another warm morning but clouds are moving in and we are...
Who would think that we'd be having such a lovely morning. Clear blue skies with a light breeze. The hunters are all back at it again this morning, maybe today will be the day. Today's forecast - Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. Humidex 27....
This is our morning view, pretty foggy but the sun is trying to make its way through the fog. Hopefully it is making for a good and successful moose morning. Today's forecast - Sunny. Fog patches dissipating near noon. High 23. Humidex 25. Tonight Clear. Fog patches...
The fall colours are beginning to fade and the leaves are falling despite not having a lot of wind. It's been a calm, quiet morning so maybe it's a moose morning. Hunters have been seeing and hearing action but just haven't been able to get the right shot. Today's...
Yesterday was another hot day and after spending the day in town Alex, Jared, Wyatt and I took the opportunity to do some fishing. Yes, we caught some fish and enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the way home. Wyatt missed the sunset but enjoyed a wee little nap. We have a...
Somedays it's wise to get out early for moose hunting, you might not see any moose but you'll have a spectacular start to your day. We'll have another hot day today, can't believe it's the end of September and we have summer time temperatures. Today, September 30,...
This group was happy as John harvested this bull moose on Monday. We are experiencing some unusually hot weather. We had a high of 26C and today is expected to be even higher. The temperatures are cooler in the morning so the hunt is comfortable then but it's hotter...
Our morning view looking down the lake towards the portage. A little windy but that might be welcomed given the heat we are expecting today. Today's forecast - Sunny. High 28. Humidex 31. Tonight Clear. Low 12.
This photo was taken by one of our guests who stayed at our Pettit #1 outpost this past week. Despite some rain at the beginning of their trip they ended up with some good weather and good fishing. It was a quiet, calm morning for the moose hunters this morning, we'll...
Today is opening day of the archery moose hunting season. Don has an archery tag so he was up early to go hunting. Here's hoping that it was a calm morning because the wind is to pick up today. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind...
First time bear hunting for Ross and he harvested this bear on his first night of hunting! Well done, Ross. He was then able to do a little fishing and some grouse hunting before heading home. We had a very pleasant day yesterday and today looks like a similar...
Full moon last night and despite it being chilly we enjoyed watching it on the deck. Bright and sunny for the first full day of autumn, fall is definitely in the air. Today's forecast - Sunny. High 21. Tonight Clear. Low 7.
Not every day do you catch and release a grouse. But this girl had got herself into one of the screened in porches at Mount Lake to welcome the group of fishermen. We had a significant amount of rain yesterday and we gladly welcomed every inch of it. We have a cooler...
Matt celebrated his birthday in style this past weekend having some fun catching some big fish and all were released for someone else to hook onto. Allison and I were up early yesterday and went trout fishing and surprise, she outfished me. She caught 3 while I only...
These brothers were fishing with their dad over Labour Day Weekend. Their dad proved to be a pretty good guide as they hooked onto some great walleye. It was a beautiful moonlight night last night, the moon was shining off the lake and we were in a frost advisory....
"Nice bear," says Don. We have a beautiful sunny morning but the wind is already picking up. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 60. High 15. Tonight Clearing late this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light...
Take a kid fishing and they'll help you catch dinner! The fishers better get out on the lake early this morning as it looks like we're in for some more rain today. The wind won't help much either. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers early this...
Opening of bird hunting season this morning and what a beautiful, crisp morning. 5C and heavy fog covers the lake. Today's forecast - Sunny. High 22. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near...
Someone enjoyed some great walleye fishing while staying at our Mount Lake Outpost a few weeks ago. Today's forecast - A few showers ending this morning then cloudy. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 20. Tonight Clear. Wind west 20 km/h...
Deb out fished her husband with this monster bass while fishing at our Mount Lake Outpost. Those bass can be a lot of fun to catch and they'll be waiting for you next summer. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. High 22. Tonight Cloudy. A few showers beginning late this...
Don and Chris with some northerns caught during their fishing trip here this past week. They enjoyed some great fishing while staying at our Mount Lake outpost as well as at Manion Lake. We're experiencing some fall like weather and I guess we should as autumn will...