Moonlight over Manion Lake. Yesterday was Becca's last day so we took the opportunity to go out for an evening pontoon ride and it was magnificent. It was calm, just a few mosquitoes and warm. We watched the moon and the stars come out, a great way to end the day....
It's a gorgeous morning and Allison took advantage of the calm lake to go for a paddle board. Although it's 15C it's taking some time for the fog to lift from the lake. Yesterday we went fishing with some friends, had a great time and a wonderful dinner. The past two...
Don's brother Mike sent us this picture of his apple tree that has two hornets nest in it, they've built the nest amongst the apples. Mike says he's only be stung a few times. I'm sure he'll be stung more once he begins to pick the apples. It's a pretty morning, 16C...
Here's Allison with a beauty trout she caught on Saturday. Yesterday was a very busy today but today will be quieter. Weather should be great so perhaps it could be a pontoon boat afternoon. Today's forecast -Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog...
John, Allison and Becca went trout fishing yesterday and look who caught trout! We had them for dinner, pretty tasty. It's a beautiful morning, sunny a little breeze and 16C. There was a little mist rising off the lake. We've enjoyed a family breakfast this morning...
Sunrise at Sandbeach outpost, doesn't get any better than that! I was away for the past few days developing presentations with the consulting company I do some work for. Last evening, in Dryden they had quite the rainstorm lots of flooding, some rain gauges measured...
When we first got up the sky was very, very pink but I wasn't quick enough to capture a photo. There's still a little pink hue to the sky, more clouds have moved in. It's going to be another long day for Don as he will be looking again for minnows then he has to take...
Ginger was the only dog that could ride comfortably on a paddle board. Paddle boarding is another great way to be out on the water. Allison has even fished while paddle boarding. Don set more minnow traps yesterday then set up some bear baits for this years fall hunt....
Jared caught this trout while fishing on Sandbeach. The trout in that lake are very dark. Allison and I got out yesterday for a little fishing. We caught fish every spot that we tried, kept just enough for dinner. Don's off again today to try to find some new minnow...
We recommend that boats be tied to the dock with the bow facing out. When you dock with the stern out and there's a good wind and rain this is what can happen, your boat gets swamped. Luckily for this guest, Allison and Becca helped get the boat out of the water and...
Brad caught this northern while fishing on Manion. Don and I spent the Wednesday night at our Sandbeach Outpost. Now we know what our guests experience when they are at one of our outpost cabins, it sure was relaxing even though Don did some work. Of course as always,...
This crew spent the weekend at Sandbeach and made it to the top of the ridge. What a beautiful view. It's shaping up to be a hot one today. Don's gone for minnows and then we're going to Sandbeach. Don has some maintenance to do there, we'll stay for the night, just...
Gailerd caught his dinner while celebrating his 94th birthday at Manion Lake, so don't say you're too old to fish! We had a nice little storm roll through last night, it seemed to last the whole night. The wind finally died down around 5:30 this morning. No damage and...
Drew caught this 24 inch walleye while fishing our Mount Lake system. Well we've flipped to yet another month and just like the others, July just flew by. Today is a holiday for Ontario. Weather continues to be very summer like. Yesterday late in the afternoon the...
Don caught this 34 inch northern while fishing Manion this past week. He and his group had some great fishing. We've been able to have a more quiet and relaxing morning. I managed to go for a run. Don needs to go for minnows and then I'm hoping we can have a relaxing...
This is part of my family that was here this week, fun times and great fishing. Went fishing yesterday with Jean and once again we out fished the others. Don's had early morning portages and we have guests checking in today. Today's forecast - Sunny early this morning...
Connor won the biggest walleye prize with this catch of the day. A 21 1/2 inch walleye. As you can imagine he was pretty excited especially because he used one of John's lures and in John's spot! Part of my family have left this morning. It's certainly been a grand...
Well yesterday was a great day for everyone. Don got to do some trout fishing and brought home dinner. Some of us went on a tour to Sandbeach. We had lunch on one of the many beaches and managed to do a little fishing as well. We're up early with some early morning...
Some family waiting to go on a little flight to see our lake system, great morning for a flight. I'm giving Don the day off so he can go fishing, maybe he'll catch some dinner. The rest of us may take a ride up to Sandbeach or we may go fishing. Last night Don and I...
Yesterday a bunch of us went fishing, I think this boat got a little lost. The wind made it for a comfortable day on the lake. It's a warm morning, some clouds but it's calm. I had to fight off lots of deer flies on my morning run. Don's off again for minnows, he's...
Jordan has been enjoying some fishing and he was pretty excited when he landed this big northern. Although it was a windy day we got out fishing but the wind did make it a little tough to control the boat. After a disappointing of lift of minnows Don finally got a...
Well it seems that Don is always looking for an adventure. Yesterday when he was out setting minnow traps he drove into a bit of a hole, the back tire was off the ground. So he had to call home to get Allison to bring his new truck for a tow, he was a little worried...
There wasn't much clearance but was still Don able to ferry the Kubota up to Mount Lake on the old pontoon boat. He still needs to get the work done at Mount Lake but that will be for another time. It's another busy morning with guests checking out and in. Allison is...
The heat didn't deter Jean, Jordan, Kalle, Ryan and I as we had a blast fishing yesterday and then we enjoyed some for dinner. It's a busy day today with check outs and check ins. Some of my family leaves today and tomorrow some others will arrive. We continue to have...
Another first timer, Joni catches a very nice looking walleye. We had a sizzling day yesterday so we spent the afternoon on the pontoon boat and laying around in the water. We had a storm roll through in the middle of the night, 7mm rain, and some good winds. No...
First time fishing and Kalle has the catch of the day. Although it was a hot day fishing was good for all. Jean and I picked some blueberries in the morning. In the afternoon the girls all enjoyed an afternoon on the pontoon boat. Don got the Kubota to Mount Lake...
Some of my family enjoying their morning coffee on the dock. It's a gorgeous morning, clear and sunny with a slight breeze. Don was able to relax a little longer this morning but he'll have to go on a minnow run later today after he tries to get the Kubota on the...
Jean and I had a successful day of fishing and Jean caught the biggest fish. We had some delicious fishes for dinner last night. We had to wait till a storm blew over though. There was a lot of thunder and some heavy rain. We've enjoyed a lovely sunny morning, now...
It was a nice evening last night so we took the opportunity to go for a pontoon ride, we made it back before the rain. It's a cloudy morning, we've had some rain and it's 18C. Don has done a couple of portages already this morning. He has to do a minnow run today....
Now that's a nice looking walleye that Pat caught while fishing our system. It seems like it's been a busy morning of getting boats ready and other things. Don still has a little work to do on that shower, he's hoping to get that crossed off the list today. Although...
Although it was a cloudy day all day yesterday we did have a pretty nice evening sunset. We're up and running once again this morning with guests checking out and checking in, it will be a busy day. It's a little cool this morning, good day for a run though. Today's...
This group had a great time fishing for a variety of fish as they're seen here with trout and walleye. Yesterday, we had a fair bit of rain. It's cloudy this morning with a northwest wind. Don has a portage and then he'll continue to work on the bathroom, nothing...
Yesterday was a hot and humid day which ended with a little bit of a storm blowing in. It was interesting to watch as the rain moved across the lake and the sky turning many different colours. Once again though we were saved from any damage. This morning it's cloudy,...
As I've said before there's never a shortage of work to do around here. Today Don and Allison are working on the bathroom in cabin #1 at Manion and no project is ever little. We had some interesting winds last night, no damage and no significant rain. Temperatures...
Well the girls had a great time at Sandbeach Outpost and they even caught fish for dinner! Don has been up early, as usual, and is off with the garbage trailers to town. The rest of us have lots to do around camp. It's been a windy night and morning and it's cloudy,...
Tony with a big, beautiful Pettit Lake bass. Guests always enjoy having a variety of species to fish for, makes for fun and interesting times. We have a windy morning today, but I've seen the lake be a lot rougher. The girls are going to have an interesting trip back...
Girls heading to Sandbeach for some fishing and relaxation this weekend, let's hope the weather stays good for them. We had 1.2 mm of rain throughout the night and although it was cloudy earlier this morning the sun is trying to make it's appearance. Don has a few...
We are shocked and saddened at the senseless shootings in Dallas, Texas last night. So we'd like to take this opportunity to thank our police officers who daily, put their lives on the line to serve and protect everyone. We've got a bit of work to do today, cabins to...
The "work" pontoon boat is at the portage as Don will use it to float the Kubota to Mount Lake so he can install a new septic system like the one he put in Sandbeach Lake. He has to wait for a calm morning before he takes it up to Mount Lake though. Today's forecast...
Steve caught this dark, Mount Lake walleye while on his fishing trip this year. Don and I are heading back to camp this morning, work is waiting for us. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm....
Chance caught and released this 24inch walleye while fishing the Pettit-Mount Lake system. He won his groups big fish contest for that day. There was no picture yesterday as Don have a couple of days off and we're in Thunder Bay. Of course there just had to be a...
Two Hyatts show the Ascotts how to fish for walleye, resulted in a delicious meal of fried fish. Yesterday was a gorgeous day and today looks like a repeat and a day to do whatever you'd like to do. Today's forecast -A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of...
Becca caught and released this dandy walleye yesterday. Don replaced solar batteries at Mount Lake Outpost yesterday. It's a beautiful morning, sunny and just a few clouds, a perfect fishing day. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. High 24. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very...
Happy Canada Day! Today we celebrate the birth of our nation, July 1, 1867. Our flag, seen here, became our official flag on February 15, 1965. Canada is the second largest county in the world, just after Russia. We have 10 provinces and 2 territories and the largest...
It's fun to catch northerns even though they are slimy, they usually put up a good fight. Yesterday was an interesting day as we had several thunderstorms roll through throughout the day. That's made it for a cooler day today. Today's weather - Mainly cloudy. 40...