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Title: ice
Post by: wayne on April 30, 2014, 07:49:30 AM
Hello all. Nice to post on a new board for Kipawa. Tried to register on the other board for years but was unable to. I was in Kipawa yesterday. The ice is on its way out. The water levels are rising and the ice has left the shoreline, won't be long now. May 5th or so. Looking forward to another busy season #27 :)
Title: Re: ice
Post by: 600 miles north on April 30, 2014, 07:53:07 AM
Glad you were able to get through on this site Wayne, and welcome! I checked the weather this morning and it looks like rain, wind, and above freezing temps for several days. Your right it wont be long now...

Brad
Title: Re: ice
Post by: Nancy on April 30, 2014, 08:35:45 AM
Welcome aboard Wayne. That is great news for the guys going up early. Thanks.
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Post by: Brian on May 01, 2014, 02:48:12 PM
I was in kipawa for the last couple of days and I agree with you Wayne . I think the ice should be out sometime next week.   Nice boat Wayne
Title: Re: ice
Post by: wayne on May 01, 2014, 07:13:15 PM
Is the ice turning black? All we need is some strong wind from the south or southwest. I am going back Monday or Tuesday. We need get to camp real soon. The last time the ice was this late leaving was around 1990. I got to camp May 9th and we opened May 15th. 6 days wasn't much time. Could be the same scenario. The fishing that year was amazing. I am anxious to run up the lake with the new boat. I will post again when I make it to the lodge.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: puckster_guy on May 01, 2014, 09:59:18 PM
I'm heading up to my camp tomorrow morning. Get everything up and running. I'll post some pics next week.
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Post by: Brian on May 01, 2014, 10:51:20 PM
The ice was getting black yesterday. We hope to be in by the 9th. Does not give us much time
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Post by: puckster_guy on May 04, 2014, 01:25:03 PM
Just a quick note as I leave temis. Little or no ice on lake mclachlan almost no snow on the ground as well. More news and pics when I get home. Tonight sometime.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: wayne on May 04, 2014, 03:22:50 PM
Thanks for the update. All packed and ready to head in first thing in morning. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of McLachlin.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: puckster_guy on May 04, 2014, 09:39:42 PM
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/puckster_guy/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0727_zps7aabfe30.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/puckster_guy/media/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0727_zps7aabfe30.jpg.html)

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(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/puckster_guy/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0716_zpsc880c2f9.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/puckster_guy/media/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0716_zpsc880c2f9.jpg.html)

http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/puckster_guy/library/Kipawa%202014?sort=3&page=1

home from my first weekend "opening" the camp. I  have about 20 pics and 2 short videos on my photobucket page. Check'em out. It rained about 60% of the time so I wasn't outside much. Put on rain gear and went for a short walk.
The lake is about 90% clear in my neck of the woods(McLauglan lake/red pine chutes area). Almost all the snow is gone save for some shady areas or in the woods. Maniwaki and red pine chutes roads were both in good condition. There's a washout on maniwaki around km22 right near where it washed out last spring. Just a small path on the north side to get past it. All the lakes on the way that i could see were also largly ice free. Looking good guys, lets go fishing :) :)
Title: Re: ice
Post by: puckster_guy on May 04, 2014, 09:41:58 PM
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/puckster_guy/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0728_zps406ff6c3.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/puckster_guy/media/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0728_zps406ff6c3.jpg.html)

(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/puckster_guy/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0724_zps7665ffac.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/puckster_guy/media/Kipawa%202014/IMAG0724_zps7665ffac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: ice
Post by: Administrator on May 04, 2014, 09:58:52 PM
Thanks for the report and great pics!
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Post by: 600 miles north on May 05, 2014, 07:27:02 AM
Looking good PG. Thanks for sharing

Brad
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Post by: T-Bone on May 05, 2014, 08:22:15 AM
Thanks for the update Puck...looking like everything will be 'open' for opener. Interesting that no one has had the prognostications of how this will affect the walleye spawn yet. I'd bet there will be a lot of boats hugging the line near the sanctuaries.

Anyway, here's what we got with regard to who will likely be the big winner of the big prize...probably will come out of this roster:

600: May 6
Rhinoboy: May 7
MrsPikie: May 8
T-Bone: May 9

Today, May 5th, was Whiskey Fox's prediction. It would almost seem fitting if he was right.

All we need is someone to call it. Reggie? Brian? Sweetmarie?

81...

Title: Re: ice
Post by: Jay Thomas on May 05, 2014, 09:58:42 AM
Big thank you Joe for some pictures of flowing water on Kipawa. You must have enjoyed your weekend immensely after the winter we've endured. Also enjoyed the pics and videos on your link to your photobucket.

Jay
Title: Re: ice
Post by: wayne on May 08, 2014, 06:34:01 AM
Just to let everyone know that kipawa is ice free at this end of the lake. I boated in from Mungo bay yesterday. Had to break some ice. Followed the shoreline to long narrows,then it was clear sailing to the lodge. Beautiful morning, good cup of stove top coffee, what good be better. :)
Title: Re: ice
Post by: T-Bone on May 08, 2014, 07:35:15 AM
From what I understand, there is still ice up in the NE arm of Kipawa, per Reggie's comments on the other board. And, the satellite image confirms that. So...just about a week from opener and still ice on the lake. Wow. I don't think we can call it yet...so let's wait and see.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: getthenet on May 08, 2014, 10:14:39 AM
T-Bone is right,still ice around Loon Bay and Hay Bay,but melting fast. 
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Post by: RHYBAK on May 08, 2014, 11:22:43 AM
May 16 is still looking good.
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Post by: SgtCrabby on May 08, 2014, 03:15:05 PM
May 14th is also looking good from way down here.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: Walleye Ray on May 09, 2014, 09:55:33 AM
So do we have an official Ice-Out date as yet ??

Regards, W Ray.
Title: Re: ice
Post by: T-Bone on May 09, 2014, 11:38:24 AM
We do indeed; relying on "at the lake" observations and multiple data points across the north, central, and eastern parts of the lake we have concluded that TODAY, May 9th, is the official ICE OUT date. Reggie (3 Seasons), Brian (Alwaki), and Wayne (Kipawa Lodge) have confirmed...ice is gone.

So, the big winner of the Leech Tamer Big Time Super-Colossal Ice Out Date Prize is....T-Bone.   ;D.

Doesn't seem fair, does it?
Title: Re: ice
Post by: Bucktail on May 09, 2014, 01:17:40 PM
Congrats T-Bone, you have won the ultimate prize, every fishermans dream a leech tamer bag. I think ice-out 2015 should start today so no one has an advantage (lol).
     Buck tail
Title: Re: ice
Post by: Dog on May 09, 2014, 05:40:35 PM
Congrats TBone and Let's Go Pens! (and Canadians)
Title: Re: ice
Post by: johnny walleye on May 11, 2014, 10:40:53 AM
great pic got me daydreaming