Brenda's running group - a neighbour and a couple of guests (and 7 dogs) get together for a morning run this week. It's great to have some running pals for a change. Travis and I tried our luck fishing on Pettit yesterday, had bites and caught lots of northern but...
John and Jason were having some fun catching many walleye while at Mount Lake. It seems that lately fishing is really good when there's a good wind and it's cloudy but once the sun comes out the walleye must like to take it a little easy. This morning we've been...
John and his group had some excellent days of fishing at our Mount Lake Outpost. Here he is with a nice looking walleye. We received another 7.6 mm of rain yesterday. It looks like the storms have moved on, today will be a cool day. But that means it's a great day to...
These 3 guys went trout fishing and look who caught a trout! After yesterday's storm moved on we had a very muggy day. We also had some little thunderstorms go through late afternoon. The skies have cleared and it's a sunny morning with comfortable temperature of 15C....
Well, we had one long storm over night. Lightning and thunder started around 1:30 this morning with a close and loud bang. There was heavy rain and wind, we received 53mm (2 inches) of rain. The storm finally moved on around 8am. We had a first last night with one of...
First time fishing and look what Daniel lands, that's a 39 inch northern. Well we've had an early and busy morning, Don began portaging at 6am. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. High 28. Humidex 32. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight Increasing cloudiness early this...
Bink shows off a lovely 25 inch trout that he caught and released back for another day. Reports are indicating that trout fishing continues to be good. We're up early this morning for some early portages. Travis is on the hunt for minnows. A sunny morning and 7C. Don...
Now here's Rich with a great walleye that he caught and released while fishing on the Mount-Pettit system. He and his group had some great fishing. It was a little cool this morning, clouds are beginning to build. Don and I had a busy day in town yesterday. Don will...
Last nights summer solstice moon, absolutely gorgeous. Last night Don and I went to Mount Lake for a BBQ, lots of fun had by all. It was a very windy day so fishing was a little tough until it died down in the evening. Cool with a mix of clouds this morning. Today's...
Yesterday was a crazy day for weather. We had a little rain, then storms became to surface and we watched them build and subside throughout the morning. We were lucky as we only received 7.8mm of rain and wind. You can see the wind churning up the lake in this...
This is what our yard looked like yesterday morning. Don was a little busy with portages. Currently we're watching and waiting for a storm to arrive. We've moved boats, tried our best to secure docks. Guests have their boats out of the water. We're in a severe...
This is Bob and Don holding Chad's lake trout that Chad caught last week. This was Bob's 47th year of fishing at Mount Lake, he hopes to be back again next year. Don's been up early as usual, has had his time to himself on the dock in the fog and has begun today's...
Carter got into the lake trout action as well last week as he shows off this black laker. Don has had an early morning portage, now he'll get ready for some other portages later today. Travis is off hunting for minnows. 18C this morning with clouds and a light wind....
Here's Randy with another nice trout caught while fishing the Mount-Pettit Lake system. There's an early morning portage and then we'll work on more maintenance work around places. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 25....
Greg with lake trout caught while fishing at Mount Lake. The trout were very active on their trip. Don spent yesterday working on septic system for grey water at Sandbeach. He won't go back today as we have a cloudy, rainy morning. Throughout the night we have...
Johnny did some northern fishing and caught this guy that looks like he may have been in a fight or two. Don's off to Sandbeach again today to work on water and septic system. Travis went for minnows then will join Don later today. There was a little fog over the lake...
This is what happens when you don't #1 - remove the straps from the trailer; #2 - put the boat plug in and #3-use a 2-wheel drive truck to back the boat in as this results in getting the backhoe to pull you out. It became very windy yesterday making for a rough day...
Chad caught this massive lake trout while fishing at Mount Lake. It was 37 1/2 inches and it took him about 45 minutes to land it. He and his group did very well fishing for lake trout. It's a cool, cloudy morning. 7C. Weather forecasters say that we're to have a...
It was another wonderful trip for Bob and his group as Bob caught this large northern - the biggest one he has caught to date. Yesterday ended up being a gorgeous day. It started off cloudy with risk of thunderstorms but late afternoon the clouds moved out and it got...
Oops! Someone got off the ramp and buried his back tire in the sand. This called for the big Ford350 to give him a tow. Of course this wasn't the first time this has happened and it won't be the last. As a matter of fact I think Don did something similar one year with...
Don and Bob, they're celebrating Bob's 47th year here and Don's 63rd birthday. We'll celebrate Don's birthday later today after he puts in a good work day. At last it's a beautiful morning, sunny and just a few clouds. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 25. Humidex...
It was 0C this morning and very foggy. Don had early portages and he said he had to follow the shoreline to the portage because it was so foggy. He also said there was frost on the boat seats. The fog has now lifted and it's a beautiful sunny, calm morning. Yesterday...
That's a great catch guys! And it looks like it was a great day to be out on the water. Not like yesterday. Yesterday was a crappy day for fishing but people were out and catching fish. It was cold, cloudy and windy. It's a better day this morning, sunny and we've...
Mark caught this black lake trout on Sandbeach. He and his party had a great time of fishing despite not so great weather conditions. Yesterday wasn't that bad of a day, our guests managed to get out for some good fishing in between the thunderstorms. It's a nice...
Joe caught and released this northern while fishing off the dock at Mount Lake. Reports are now indicating that fishing is starting to pick up. It's been foggy since 5am this morning. Don had an early morning portage and he said it was clear past the island but now at...
Craig caught this 31 inch lake trout while fishing on Mount Lake, it sure is a beautiful fish. Becca, Travis and I went out late yesterday afternoon and caught our dinner. Once again we have a dreary day, 10C this morning and drizzling. Today's forecast -Periods of...
Mike's wife Tammy actually caught this 40 inch Northern but she allowed Mike to hold it before they released it back to the waters. Fishing has begun to pick up, reports are that there's been some great times to be out on the lake. We're up early this morning for 6am...
Mike caught this 28 inch northern which is within the size limits. (You can't keep any northerns over 29.5 inches) Although people are catching fish it has been a bit slow due to weather conditions. The rain and wind has made it a challenge for most. Don made a quick...
Well May has certainly come and gone, June is expected to go just as quickly. This is Turman with a pretty good catch - a good sized lake trout. Yesterday was a right off when it came to fishing, weather kept most fishermen inside their cabins. We have yet another...
Doug caught this 27 inch walleye yesterday, this was his first big fish so he was very thrilled with the experience. 9C this morning, cloudy and windy. Looks like it will be a day to do some indoor work. Today's forecast -Today Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early...
Here's Lonnie with his fish he caught for dinner one night while at Mount Lake. He and his group had some excellent fishing, weather was excellent for them as well. Yesterday was a grey day with off and on showers throughout the day, over the course of 2 days we've...
The wet weather didn't prevent Travis, Becca and I from getting out for a few hours in the late afternoon for some fishing. They certainly tasted delicious last night. It's yet another cloudy, grey day, 13C. We had some rain overnight. Guests are all in and settled so...
Here's Brody again this time with a whitefish, not very often do you catch one of these, but it does happen. Brian L worked hard yesterday and met his goal, he completed the pine on the screened in porch he was working on. He did a beautiful job. Don has some morning...
First time fishing in Canada and this is Brody's first walleye, a pretty nice catch. He had a great trip because to top it off he saw a moose playing on a sandy beach. He says he'll be back. Becca, Travis and Don were at Sandbeach yesterday getting the last of the...
John caught this nice lake trout while fishing at Sandbeach. They had some great fishing. Still waiting for some walleye pictures, hopefully tomorrow. It's a cool, cloudy and misty morning. Today's forecast -A few showers ending early this morning then mainly cloudy...
Travis took the opportunity to try his luck at fishing last night, he caught a few bass and northern and he snapped this picture of a gorgeous sunset. I know many of you are wanting to see walleyes but I don't have any pictures of them yet. Reports from others do...
I finally got out fishing yesterday and I caught this walleye that had a lot of cysts on it so we threw it back. It was slow fishing but we did end up having some delicious fishes for dinner. It was also a hot, windy day so it was a challenge to find calm waters....
I know this is not a walleye, it's a northern but today is our walleye opener. Becca and Alex caught this little northern off the dock at Mount Lake last weekend. The "kids" will get out fishing later today for walleye. It's a gorgeous morning, calm no bugs doesn't...
Our view this morning, you never get tired of seeing the sun sparkling on the lake. We have a few guests arriving today as they anticipate opening of walleye season tomorrow. Do Don will be busy with some portages this morning. Today's forecast -Sunny. Becoming a mix...
Travis snapped a picture of this moose while going to Mount Lake. Sure is nice to see these magnificent creatures. I went to Thunder Bay yesterday and I saw a total of 5 moose. We're heading up to Sandbeach today to get those cabins ready for the season. It's going to...
Once again it was our pleasure and we feel privileged to have hosted our regions Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Team. They work hard at protecting us and they are there to help with those very difficult situations. Pettit and Mount Lake cabins are ready...
Becca caught this trout while we were at Mount Lake cleaning cabins. You can always take time out for a little fishing while you're working. Becca and Travis are at Mount Lake today, finishing some work there then they will move on to Pettit. I'm at home getting...
This is how the docks got transported across the portage. Yesterday Becca, Alex and I got some cabin cleaning completed at Mount Lake yesterday. Today Becca and I will go back there and finish the Mount Lake cabins. Travis is heading out to set minnow traps. Don has a...
Hannah was supervising as these docks were being moved to the Pettit cabin. The bunch of us are heading up to Mount Lake to prepare these cabins for the season. It's hard to believe that opening of walleye season is just in 5 more days. Negative 2 C this morning but...
Friday the 13th and we've got snow. At least we know it won't stay on the ground like it has in northern Manitoba. It's cold, 2C this morning. Our busy week has ended, we just have the cleaning up left to do and then we'll try to do a little relaxing later on today....