boknows wrote:

Pen is a viable option for catching trout in May.  You also have the option of going on a day trip to Welcome, Harry and Rence which too are speck lakes.

 
I know you have visited there countless times and are an avid fisherman so I was hoping you’d chime in! Thank you sir.

I know technically there is trout and I assumed with Oen being a decent sized lake the fishing would be fine but wasn’t sure. Here’s to hoping!

SeekingSolitude wrote:

I used Algonquin Outfitters 5yrs ago, last minute decision due to windy weather.  With my sister & kids & dogs, there was not enough muscle to deal with strong winds, knew that right away on the dock at Opeongo.  Since then my sister has rented a couple of times after that, forever spoiled after the water taxi experience....  All the times AO did not charge extra for the dogs (2).

However, after my first booking I have done something different that maybe you may want to consider.  I bought a 10ft inflatable (zodiac style) & 5hp outboard motor & I tow a kayak out behind for quiet paddling time (or could do canoe as well). At $200+ minimum for round trip water taxi, I figured my breakeven would happen in about 7 trips (considering if I could sell boat/motor for 50% of purchase price), after 7 trips I'm ahead.  Inflatable boat solved problem of where I'm going to store a boat & once you have it you end up using it more often as well.  Have used it several times on Opeongo, Kiosk & Lake Travers. After 4 yrs, I'm definitely ahead on owning vs renting costs. Owning your boat also gives you more options to lakes that don't have water taxi. And if you don't have a lot of muscle (young kids, older parents/family members, dogs...) You also have the use of the boat daily for the duration of your trip, not just pickup & dropoff.   You also are on your own schedule, much more flexibility, don't need to book water taxi time & make sure that you are ready at both pickup & drop off times.

 
Thanks Barbara!


And this is a great idea!!

Good day all!

Been a while since I’ve used the taxi but want to do a nice easy trip to the east arm with my daughters and 2 dogs. Last time I used the taxi service, dogs were fine on the the taxi, is that still the case? And do they count as a person when I’m booking? Haha

Appreciate any insight!

Cheers!

Anyone out this past weekend with the hot weather with a bug update? 

Heading in this Friday for 3 days.

Cheers!

Marcus

Hey Everyone!

Been trying to find an answer to this. I know my first trip on June 4th I just printed the permit at home (actually just printed confirmation email twice and left one on my dash as I couldnt find where to print the permit) but I am not sure if thats changed and we now have to stop in at a permit office for backcountry permits?

Hope everyone is staying safe and finding ways to enjoy the summer so far!

Cheers!

Marcus

Uppa I feel your frustration. It seems to be the pattern every year now: an initial delay that seems reasonable and then a second delay that seems like an overreaction.

Atleast this year they are admitting it was pre-emptive and leaving the door open for an earlier ice out.

I atleast have faith in that otherwise I am not sure why they would make that tweet 24hrs after announcing an added five day delay...that seems very odd if they dont plan on opening earlier as I am quite certain the water taxi will be able to get up Opeongo by Saturday afternoon after today and tomorrows wind and rain.

After the wind and rain tomorrow and warm temps Saturday/Sunday you will definitely be fine for the 15th.

Geez in 18 years I don't think I've ever seen Lake Nippissing ice out this long before Algonquin...crazy

@jeffreym

The suspense is killing me!!! I am assuming no way they are done before next weekend sir?