It’s March 28 and the forecast is for more warm weather……….time to get your crystal ball out and forecast the date the ice will be gone on Vermilion Bay. Here’s a set of photos that will give you an idea of the current ice conditions. Couldn’t be any tighter to shore………….
Very little snow on the ice too. I will post the details for this year’s Ice Out Contest in the margins so give it a gander. If you are wondering about last year, you can always search the Electric Beaver archives for the exciting climax of ice-out in 2009. Who will win? A change in rules for this year will add the necessity for strategy in order to come out on top. The first person who enters the correct date will win the top prize…you cannot change your initial guess! In other words, do you dither around waiting for all the facts to fall in place, guess correctly but come in last? Or do you grab the bull by the horns, and take the wild leap and win all? All guesses should be sent directly to me to maintain a shroud of secrecy……you have plenty of time yet, so plot your strategy…..Good Luck!
While you ponder, consider the ice conditions that have allowed for this day’s involvement of a chain saw, the John Deere AMT 600 ………………..
…………and the International Harvester B-275 diesel (circa 1958). Before anyone gets the notion that I was wandering the lake in my tractor, this was just off the beach where a dead pine needed removal.
If you’re looking for an outstanding vacation spot for the serious fisherman or a family get away you should consider Vermillion Bay Lodge on Eagle Lake, Ontario Canada. We have stayed at many lake resorts over the years, but none offer the simple pleasures of this one. The lake is large enough and holds enough fish for the most adventuresome fisherman and yet easy for local family fishing for young children. Bring your own boat or use one of the aluminum boats (20 hp) at the lodge. Boat dockage is well protected from the wind and allows easy access to the water.
What sets this lodge apart from most others is it is always clean, well kept with lots to do including paddle boats canoes, bon fires in the evenings and a just plain friendly atmosphere.
