Tuesday, 26 February 2019


https://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/modis.php?region=h&page=1


Today's satellite photo shows ice along the east side of Georgian Bay remains intact but some degradation on the north east portion.  Taken Feb.26/19


Monday, 25 February 2019


Looking toward Amanda and Freedom Is. from the end of the snowmobile trail.  Taken Feb.25/19
Looking from the end of the trail onto Kineras Bay.  Taken Feb.25/19

Sunday, 24 February 2019

Sunset over Five Mile Bay.  Taken Feb.23/19

Friday, 22 February 2019

 Stopped on Woods Bay.  Taken Feb.22/19
Stopped on the Frog Pond.  Taken feb.22/19 

Wednesday, 20 February 2019


 Push ice on Sherry Island.  taken Feb.20/19


Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Here are  some pictures taken at the Hole in the Wall channel.  Taken Feb.19/19



Monday, 18 February 2019

 The view from the Moon river Falls.  taken Feb.18/19


My son Grant and I.  Taken Feb.18/19

Sunday, 17 February 2019

 On Heally Lake  Taken Feb.17/19


 The view from Wellington Point on Fryingpan Is.  Taken Feb.17/19

Saturday, 16 February 2019

 Another great meal at H&H on Kapacog Lake.  Taken Feb.16/19
 Yamastuck on the way home.  The conditions on the bay and lakes is good with about 10" of firm snow with no or little slush except along the shore.  Taken Feb.16/19

Friday, 15 February 2019

 These two pictures were taken at the western mouth of the Indian Dock Channel at the bypass trail entrance.  The Hydro guys who were out reading meters placed the yellow stakes at both entrances.  The strong west winds have brought the water level up changing the 6" of last night snow into slush for about 60' from shore.  The snow that fell last night was wet with a little rain on top which should crust up tonight to give good conditions for snowmobiling over the weekend.  The slush should crust over as well.  taken Feb.15/19

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

 Looking west on Five Mile Bay near the Indian Dock.  The latest weather event left about 6 to 8" of new snow on the ice.  This has caused some slush just near shore which seems to be freezing up.  The snow is heavy and dense and is already crusting up.  It did not form any serious snow drifts despite the high winds.  The conditions remain favorable as long as we don't get to much more snow.  Taken Feb.15/19
 A few shots from the Bear Head.  Taken Feb.13/19

Ellen Island near the Bear Head.  Taken Feb.13/19

Sunday, 10 February 2019

Robert Prout ice fishing at the family cottage near the eastern entrance to the Indian Dock Channel.  Taken Feb.10/19

Saturday, 9 February 2019

 The Dunroe portage looking across Five Mile Bay.  Taken Feb.9/19
H&H Restaurant on Kapacog Lake near Mactier.  Taken Feb.9/19
 Stopped near Loon Is.  Taken Feb.9/19
 A few photos taken on Sheldrick Bay near Moon Is.  Taken Feb.9/19


Friday, 8 February 2019

 Strong westerly winds have brought the water up about 12".  The 3" of new snow has not made for slush and I don't see signs of any new snow drifts.  The conditions should be good when the wind dies down. These photos show each end and the middle of the snowmobile trail into Kineras Bay.  Taken Feb.8/19


Tuesday, 5 February 2019

 A couple pictures along the snowmobile trail.  Yesterdays weather event reduced the snow pac by about 6".  There is still about 15" in the bush.  Taken Feb.5/19

 Today there is about 2" of slush under a 3/4" crust on ice on top.  Most of the snow drifts have been reduced but the remnants are rock hard.  I expect the slush to freeze solid tonight leaving the ice in good condition but with very little snow on top.  Taken Feb.5/19

Saturday, 2 February 2019



I found 10" of black ice here between Chamberlain and Bernyk Islands.  Most of the slush has crusted over but the snow drifts make for slow going especially in flat light conditions like today.  Taken Feb.2/19