Hi, folks, here is today’s update from Happy Camp. Today is June 20, 2013, and it is mostly sunny and 60 degrees at 8 PM. We have had nice weather with temperatures in the 70’s with rain on the way for tomorrow.
After our late ice out, the fish all had great spawn, and the dock and boats were put in. The high water is starting to recede, and fishers have taken to the water in earnest with much success. Shirley Young put a big 13 inch perch to the frying pan this week, and Tom Fischer caught a dandy 27 inch Walleye weighing about 8 pounds. Not to be outdone, Jimmy Young caught a beautiful 42 inch Northern Pike weighing around 20 Pounds that was also released back to swim and bite another day!! It’s wonderful to hear the frying and smell of fresh fish being cooked for supper!! While checking the creeks, Roger put a couple of nice Speckled Trout in his creel for supper.
Way to go everyone, and the bar is set pretty high for the season but certainly reachable for those who venture up to Happy Camp.
Weeds are starting to develop, and the fish are setting up in and on the edges. Pike are very active, and perch are following along nicely. Jig and minnow or crawler as well as crank baits are catching fish. The mayfly hatch is in earnest and should continue for the next few weeks.
Eagles and loons have made their way back to Happy Camp and can be found all over the lake. With the onslaught of bugs, moose and bear have also been active. A mom and 3 cubs were seen down by the beach and numerous moose are wandering the area woods. We have put up a tally board for the critters and numbers are going up almost everyday!
The logging continues on the Fry and Flanders Road. It looks like they are completing the Fry road soon and have taken a lot of the timber out and much more area for the moose hunters this fall!
We shall see how blueberries develop with the late spring, and check back often to see updates from Happy Camp.
We are looking forward to having a wedding in the area on the 29th then more outdoor lovers spending time with us this season.
Thank you to everyone. Now, what you are waiting for? Come on and Catch the Good Life with us in Beautiful Northern Ontario!!!