It’s finally raining cats and dogs.  Launched our first boat this morning.  Ice should be gone soon.

Anyone shops at our Liquor Control Board of Ontario (which is our liquor store)  They look to be heading for a strike beginning May 18th.  Purchase your liquor before crossing the border.  Our Brewers Retail will still be open but they sell beer only.  Any little liquor store like Dutchies in Perrault Falls will not be open as far as I know.

Looking forward to a great opener!

Keep your line tight.

Moss

Lake Conditions May 9

• Debbie and I headed to camp Monday, May 6.  We arrived on a beautiful day.  a warm breeze was melting snow and ice.  It was a slow trip in with loaded vehicles and watching fro frost heaves in the road.
• The generator fired right up for me and we unloaded the gear.  Checked the cabins for any major damage and all was good.
• The phone is working but our internet satellite is out of whack so we have no internet.  I have come back to Dryden for some roofing supplies and to check email.  If you need to reach us, call 807-222-2068 between 7-8am or 8-9:30 pm.  The rest of the time we will be out working and may not hear the phone.  The phone is only turned on between 7am and 9:30pm to be sure we get our rest.
• I drilled a hole in the ice May 8, about 50  ft out from the dock.  There was about a foot of slush and then only 10 inches of ice.  Hopefully it will be long gone by May 18.
• Winter was hard on the cabins with frost heaving the buildings and decks.  But hopefully we can have things running as smoothly as possible by the time guests arrive.  We have yet to hook up water so we are pailing from the lake and heating it up on the outdoor cookers to clean cabins.  Of course there are no boats in the lake yet.
• Hopefully we will have the internet up and running in the next few days.  Otherwise, I may have to drive to town for updates and possibly watch the odd NHL playoff game.  (GO LEAFS)

Stay tuned for further updates.

Moss

Traveling in Northwestern Ontario

We are experiencing a late spring up here in the north.  So when traveling in Northwestern Ontario, keep in mind road conditions can change daily.  The frost is not close to coming out of the ground as it is still covered in snow!  Here are some things to look out for when traveling in Northwestern Ontario.

Water over the road.

This is quite dangerous when traveling at high speeds.  Your vehicle may hydro plane out of control.  Be sure to slow down and crawl through the water.  It sounds a little weird but it is best to travel through the wider spot of water.  This is especially true on gravel roads.  The water will puddle until it reaches a spot where it can start flowing across the road. The trickle across the road will start to erode and trench out the road.  But where the puddle is, usually there isn’t any erosion.  It is best to get out and either walk across and check the depth and see if there is a wash out.  Proceed through the puddle slowly so you don’t help with the erosion.  I traveled South Bay Road on Sunday afternoon and by Monday afternoon, there was a 3ft deep wash out.  There was no water on the road when I had traveled and things were great.  That’s how fast conditions change when traveling in Northwestern Ontario.

Frost Heaves

These bad boys spring up out of nowhere and can be tough to see on some of the roads when traveling in Northwestern Ontario.  On our access road, there are stretches where the heaves are very prominent because of the high clay content under the base layer of the road.  Be sure your motor is trimmed up if you are towing a boat.  These heaves can be hard on your shocks and definitely a chance to bottom out your vehicle.

Road Construction

At the present time, I am aware of two construction projects which will slow down motorists when traveling in Northwestern Ontario from Fort Frances to  Ear Falls.  One is on the causeway just west of Fort Frances on Hwy 11.  It is a temporary stop light as a section of the causeway is down to one lane.  The other construction site is along Hwy 17 between Dryden and Vermillion Bay.  They began repairs on a bridge and it too is restricted to one lane by a set of lights.  I am not sure if either project will be completed before the tourist season starts.  An alternate route would be to head west out of Fort Frances and come up Hwy 71 then turn east on Hwy 17 to Vermillion Bay and north to Woman River Camp.

Wildlife 

Tis the season to see lots of wildlife along any road as the come down to the ditches for salt and get away from the bugs.  Keep a watchful eye but be especially cautious at dawn and dusk.

Remember

• no radar detectors in Ontario

•   The use of hand held electronic devices are illegal.  Only hands free operation.

•  1.6km in 1 mile.

• 90kmph = 55 mph

• When looking for points of interest, download the new Sunset Country Mobile APP from Sunset Country Travel Association.

Have a safe trip and we hope to see you on the water!

Cheers,

Moss

Woman River Camp is at the All Canada Show in

Carmel, Indiana

Come visit Paul & Debbie in the Woman River Camp booth at the All Canada Show in Carmel, Indiana.  The All Canada Show is being held at

The Fountains Banquet and Conference Centre

502 East Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032-
(317) 566-3400

Show Hours

Tuesday January 8 – 3:00pm – 9:00pm

Wednesday, January 9 -  10:00am – 3:00pm  FREE LUNCH on Wednesday.

Woman River Camp has donated a fishing trip for two to the All Canada for the show vacation prize.  Come on down and enter to win!

Come down and visit Debbie and Paul and book your 2013 trip!

All Canada Show

Come visit Debbie and Paul in the  Woman River Camp booth at an All Canada Show near you!  The first All Canada Show will be in St.Charles, Missouri at the St.Charles Convention Center.  Dates and times are as follows:

Friday, January 4, 5:00-9:00pm

Saturday, January 5, 10:00am- 6:00pm

Sunday, January 6, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Lots of prizes to be won!

Use the following QRL Code to access a coupon for $5.00 admission.

Stop by the Woman River Camp booth and plan your next trip fishing in Canada!  Open water is a short time away!

Read our Fall 2012 newsletter.  Check out all the cool stuff that took place at Woman River Camp in 2012.  Then check out our discounts, contests and planned projects for 2013.  Oh yeah, book your trip space is limited.

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in the U.S.A.  we hope you have a great holiday with family and friends.

Cheers

Debbie, Valerie-Ann, Paul and Timber

Summer Fishing Report

Viv lands a lunker!

Well it has been a while since my last posting. My apologies. I find it faster when in camp and on satellite internet to post to our Facebook Page.

Ear Falls Area July Fishing Report

Fishing has been excellent overall this year!

Wet June Refreshes Water Levels

With a couple of wet weeks in early June, our water levels have come back up and we are able to access Rosen Lake, and the creek to Spot. Hopefully it will continue to rain weekly and keep the lake levels up.

July Heat Wave! Summer Is Here

With the heat wave, surface temps are in the high 70′s and summer has arrived. Guests have been catching more fish in the early morning and late evenings. When it has been warm and no wind.

Calf Moose

Portage lakes have been fishing really well although Narrow was a tough fish when I was there on Sunday. I sure do like a little wind when fishing up there. Otherwise all the other lakes are doing very well.

When it comes to bait, I am a minnow guy but the leeches and crawlers have out fished the minnow a couple days this year. Let the fish tell you what they want.

Camp projects

More projects on the list!

Good Times

Remaining Openings!

Our summer has really filled up but we do still have some space available for anyone looking for a full week or short stay in the beautiful Ear Falls area. Thinking of a weekend getaway just a short drive from Winnipeg? Check out our amazing remote cabins and cottages for rent!

Nice Bass!

Come enjoy some great fishing and relaxation!

Ear Falls Ontario Fall Hunt Openings in 2012

July Summer Fishing Report From Woman River Camp goo.gl/fb/IxUON

— Woman River Camp (@womanrivercamp) July 13, 2012

This is great news for those who have been turned away at the border for minor criminal charges like DUI or shoplifting.

I would take advantage of it and hopefully in the future, the government keeps waiving the fee. The tourism industry is lobbying for the law to be changed and hopefully this will be done by next year.

Double Header 40" Northern Pike

Debbie and I made our way north to camp on Good Friday. The lake was still half frozen. April 12, we took another load of supplies up and all the ice was gone. There was still some snow in the shade but open water for as far as we could see.

Earliest ice out ever?

I am not sure but it is definitely the earliest I have seen in my 23 years on the water.

We have moved into camp and are cleaning and readying all the equipment for the upcoming season. Valerie-Ann has finished her first year of college and has been a great help with cabins too.

We have already had a group of early season Northern Pike / Lake Trout fishermen come and go home with big smiles. Check out the double header of a 40″ and 43″ Monsters! Our phone in camp is now working but I am getting older so I don’t hear the phone ring as well and I sure don’t sprint like I used to so it is easiest to reach us via email.

See you on the water.

Read the full newsletter here

Group of early season Northern Pike / Lake Trout fishermen come and go home with big smiles. — womanriver.com/gearing-up-for…

— Woman River Camp (@womanrivercamp) May 9, 2012

The Eastern Iowa Sportshow is this weekend!

Come down and plan your fishing trip to Canada!

Fishing trips to Canada are a great time for old college buddies to get together.  A parent to bond with a child, a great place to relax and enjoy some of the best fishing and scenery the world has to offer!

The Eastern Iowa Sportshow is being held at the Uni-Dome in Cedar Falls Iowa.

The Eastern Iowa Sportshow

Show Dates and Times

Admission Fees

There are some great seminars taking place by speakers like Dave Csanda and Gary Parson.  If you don’t find me in our booth, I will most likely be catching a seminar!

Debbie and I are looking forward to our first visit to Cedar Falls and a chance to talk fishing and hunting with the guests of the Eastern Iowa Sportshow!

Hope to see you there!