June 20th, 2014

Photo by Joanne Micki Agresta

Let me begin by saying I should get a job as a meteorologist! The Lake did the exact opposite of what I predicted last week. The lake level rose  about 2 1/2 feet between Friday and Saturday ... Putting us back to the level we were at just before Memorial Day Weekend!

What can I say other than - you can't get it right all the time (although I do my best!!!)

So what does this mean for us?
Put the dock extenders back on again ... but be aware they are letting quite a lot of water out, so it is going down quickly and you will have to take them back off when we reach the target level of 768 (I would say we will reach it next Tuesday or so)

Sand Island has very little beach and most of the islands are back underwater. The sand bar at Northampton is about waist deep.

Stump ally is navigable at the moment, and you are pretty much safe to boat anywhere with out the worry of hitting underwater hazards. (Use common sense though folks- OK?) 

The Lake is dead calm right now - so other than wakes from boats it is beautiful boating weather.

Lake Temperature
is 70 degrees at the surface
At 20' down it is around 61 degrees

Fishing
Walleye are still biting
Bass (as predicted)are slowing sown a bit for the season opener this weekend.


The Great Sacandaga Fishing Federation is having their Annual Fishing contest this weekend. 23rd Annual Summer Fishing Contest Saturday, June 21, 2014 6:00am-4:00pm  $2,100 CASH PRIZES $6,000 TAGGED FISH PRIZES at Sport Island Pub



Tip of the Week
Make sure to use your sun block this weekend - It's been a while since we have seen sun like this - and you don't want a sunburn!

Afternoon Concert at Captain Nauti's - Join us for Third Rael this Saturday afternoon at Captain Nauti's in Edinburg

June 13, 2014

Photo by Martin Dybas

Lake Level:

Tuesday the Lake was at 768, a good mix of water and beach. Looks like this is going to be the new "normal" for early summer. The new engineer is doing a good job of following the weather!

Even with all the rain the level has only risen 3"-5".

Sand Island has  some beach, but the trap islands and the smaller islands are still under water.

On the up side, you can pretty much boat anywhere with out being overly concerned about under water hazards! (Always use your common sense and be aware  though!!!)

In spite of this week's rain the level is good - and the forecast os for a warm and sunny weekend! Get out there and have fun!

Water Temperature:68 Degrees

on the surface, although it is holding steady in the 60's up to 18' down. Just a couple of good sunny days and we will be in the 70's- excellent swimming!

Fishing:

Walleye - are on fire! It doesn't matter if you are using stick bait or crawlers -they are biting!!! (You need to know where they are though!!!!)

Perch - are doing well

Trout - Have slowed Down a bit

Bass - are still biting well - BUT YOU CAN"T KEEP THEM! The season doesn't open until the 21st - SO if you go fishing for Father's Day - Catch and RELEASE!!!!!

Tip of the Week:

Don't forget the bug spray!
Have it ready - they will be out there!

May 30 ,2014

Water Temperature: 

is 64 degrees on the surface, but drops to about 58 degrees at 24 feet and below that is drops to about 47 degrees. You may want to wait for a couple more days until you go swimming! (the kids don't seem to mind it though!)

Water Level: 

is just about at spillway level, although lower than last week. There isn't mush beach anywhere. The trap and sand islands are under water except for the highest points. Most docks need extensions right now. The Broadalbin Boat Club, Lakeside and Captain Nauti's docks are all in pretty good shape, but not much beach. The good news is that with the water so high is is safer to navigate without too much worry.

It has been windy from the east so the water has been a little rough.

Fishing:

Walleye: have moved to deeper water

Northerns: are hit and miss, but have been catching some good sized ones.

Browns: are hot right now!  People are catching them with worms in the rocky areas around Northville and the Mayfield spillway.

Rainbows: are good
Perch: are slow

Tip of the Week:

Be sure you dock's are high enough - or they will float away and Andy Louie will find them!

April 16th, 2014

Photo By Andy Luey

The Water is coming up and the ice is breaking up!

The ice is still about 8" thick and pushing up on the Broadalbin side of the Lake. It is dark, and the Mayfield Lake is clear, so it SHOULD be gone by the weekend.

The water is coming up by about 6 inches per day and is just getting to the bottom of the docks. SO if you haven't been up in a while check your docks and get them out or they may float away!!!

IF you can get a boat out, the trout fishing should be good, but we have no reports this week.

Photo By Andy Luey

Tip of the Week: If your Ice shanty is still on the shore you had better get it out - or it will be under water soon!

March 26th, 2014

Photo by Joanne Passero

Fishing

Not much  going on - only perch and trout are open in the lake. Walleye and Pike are closed.

Lake Condition:

All shanty's are off the lake although it will be a gorgeous week to be on the ice!

The ice thickness is over 24" everywhere and up to 31" in some spots. 

The ice has smoothed right out with only a couple of heaves left. One being at Sin Clair Point. 

Once the warmer weather sets in on Friday it should soften the top layer and make it perfect for riding with enough lubrication for riding and about as fast conditions as we have had all year.

All areas are safe (of course be aware of your surroundings and and use your judgement and common sense)and the shorelines have plenty of snow so get out and burn off that last tank of gas and oil and visit your favorite establishment for what will probably be the last good weekend on the lake unless you are one of the local die hard dare devils. 

And for those of you that don't have a sled the lake is at its lowest level in years - which is about 23 feet lower than the average full level. 

It is a good way to see where the channels are and where the "gotcha's" are come boating season! You may even find a couple new areas that you can go off the beaten path when it fills up you didn't know you could.

Photo by Joanne Passero

Tip of the Week:

Even though your Snowmobile can go 100 mph plus during the day your headlight at night only gives you enough visibility for 60 mph.

March 12th, 2014

Photo by Joanne Passero

Ice Report : 

There is still about 28" of Ice on the lake! The Lake has smoothed out quite a bit. Last weekend it was much smoother from Sin Clair Point North, but with that bit of a melt and now all the snow is should be good riding this weekend!

Lake Conditions:

Keep an eye out on the creeks as there is some open water there particularly Kennytto Creek down by Lakeside tavern and the point at Sin Clair point. But all in all they are holding up pretty well. Use some caution by Turner Road, although it did look pretty good last week.

So all your favorite spots should be safe this weekend - just in time for Saint Patrick's Day!The snowfall should cover rocks and stumps on the shorelines.

This is really the last good weekend - so be sure to get out there if you can. Sport Island Pub is having their snowmobile fun run this Saturday. People who know the lake and the spots to look out for can still ride next week - but if you don't this is most likely the last GOOD weekend for riding!

Kip Simonds 

With Josh Mrazz, Fuelnfood Sunoco, Robert Manzer andBrian Manzer.

Fishing:

Has actually picked up a bit!

Just remember the season is ending for Walleye, Perch and Pickerel - AND YOUR SHANTY"S MUST BE OFF THE ICE BY SATURDAY!!!

Please be cool and pick up all the trash and beer cans you brought in! It leaves an awful mess and isn't good for the lake!

Tip of the Week:

Stay out of the Creeks - and watch for open water!

March 5th, 2014

Ice Report:

The ice is GREAT! We have 21" of solid clear ice and 10" of honeycomb- snow re-formed ice! There is no open water in the main lake and the soft spots have re-frozen!

But is is rough ice so it is slow going out there. If you like to go fast - give it 10 days or so and it will smooth right out.

All the trails to and from the Lake are in good shape and nicely groomed, so if you are looking for a change of pace, give those a try. (Tinny's has re-opened)

Fish report:

Fish are running big, but the numbers are low. Walleye Northerns and Perch are running pretty large.

Trout are starting to turn on.

Next week with a little bit of runoff fishing should pick up.

REMEBER: the season closes March 15th for most fish. You will still be able to fish for perch and trout!

Tip of the Week:

Remember your Shanty must be off the Lake by the 15th! This weekend will have perfect conditions for getting them off the lake.

And please people - if your brought it on to the Lake - please take it home!