29th February 2008

Two queries today about booking for spring fishing. Wendy & I recommend that potential clients monitor this site, rather than be disappointed by finding the river still iced over. In 2007 we contacted our clients and suggested they take a later booking due to ice conditions. They actually tied nicely into a run.

I will provide updates closer to mid April, with the understanding rentals are on a first come first served basis. A number of summer and fall dates are already booked.

Normally this stretch of river is clear of ice by April 15th when the salmon season opens. In 2007 the river opened around April 26th and took a couple of days to clear, in 2006 the river never opened until end of first week in May, so at this point in time it is hard to gauge if the river will be open April 15th 2008.

There is a lot of snow on the ground compared to the last two years, approx. 4.5 ft., with 9-10 ft. high banks in places and another 25 cm expected over the coming weekend, so winter is not over yet.

February 17th 2008

Slowly workiing through winter, largest amount of snow fall we have had in several years, approx. 4 - 5 feet on the ground with a strong sub-crust, 8 foot plus snow banks. One of the best seasons for snowmobilers in years with lots of machines out enjoying the numerous routes in the area.

For those fishermen out there, reports on the radio this morning that the Robins are three weeks ahead of schedule in Florida, that may mean an early spring, as they are enroute back.

Deep snow is taking a heavy toll on local deer as they opt for the plowed roadways and compete with vehicles.