current conditions on or around Kipawa?

[600 miles north]

     I have been tossing around the idea of hiking to our camp soon if the weather conditions are favorable for a weekend in the snow up there. Does anyone know how deep the snowpack in the bush is in or around the Kipawa area? @Riverrat , @crunchie . From what I have gathered the ice thickness on the lake is much less than a normal year, but there has been plenty of snowfall, any info would be helpful. Thank you!

Brad

[crunchie]

I participated in the yearly fishing derby just this past Saturday, the 11th.  While I didn't measure the thickness, a friend next to me told me there was 20-24 inches, that was just in front of Kipawa, just south west of the small island with a cottage on it.  Not saying this was all black ice but it was measured with a fishing spoon.   There were numerous trucks and cars on the lake as well.  I'll try and post a pic to localize the area.

[Riverrat]

I can get you an answer on the Laniel end later today.  Chalet Diane will know.  I am expecting a call from him tonight or tomorrow

[600 miles north]

Thank you crunchie, and riverrat. I appreciate any info you can share with me. I hope you all are Making it through this last part of winter well. Thanks again.             

[Riverrat]

Brad I just talked to Ralph and he said Dave is at his cottage right now.  I assume you have a way to contact him

[600 miles north]

     @Riverrat, I have been in touch with him and knew he was thinking about going up, I will have to get in touch and see how things are up there. Thanks

Brad

[puckster_guy]

I wonder what Maniwaki and Red Pine rd are like? I wanna start going up next winter. Not quite ready yet.

[600 miles north]

     Sounds like there is 3 feet of snow still in the bush and 2 1/2 feet of ice on the lake.

Brad

[crunchie]

Here's a link to some pics of the fishing derby last saturday in Kipawa, it was a cold one, you may be able to recognize some, most are bundled up.......



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155130572029187&set=ms.c.eJxl0MkJxEAQQ9GMhlKXaun8EzP4MvB9fQghpFCVMmpkWzs~%3B~%3BaX3QtyQGkFOXFMOM7XMTEAyEuKvZFMmuFBc2GFIptDTLu4pNvfysWn27GHmnnfPA7uaS4s~-.bps.a.10155130570989187.1073742018.673569186&type=3&theater

[RHYBAK]

Looks like a good time BUT..... no fish pictures???

[Greg]

Just curious... was the ice-fishing ban only one year?

[WillageD]

Greg, no the ice fishing ban is still in effect. Any lake in Quebec that contains Lake Trout are completely closed for Ice fishing. My understanding is the two Ice derbies on Kipawa (the community one and the one out Redpine area) have been given exceptions from the ministry. Nice too see as these derbies are somewhat long running events the community looks forward too.

[Riverrat]

I have been told that ice fishing will be open on Kipawa for 2018. Some of the outfitters are now saying its closed so who knows now.  Rules in this area keep changing lol

[Riverrat]

     Sounds like there is 3 feet of snow still in the bush and 2 1/2 feet of ice on the lake.

Brad

Its good u were able to get a hold of him

[WillageD]

I have been told that ice fishing will be open on Kipawa for 2018.  Yipeee

Really??? That's great news!