It's time to set out for the evening fish. The sunset is not far off and this angler is taking advantage of the remaining daylight hours. 

This Thomas and Family vacation photo was taken as the families prepared to head back to Kirkland Lake. A week filled with fishing, fun, games and lots of laughter sure added to the friendly family atmosphere which the Thomas family brought into camp.Thanks for sharing your photo with us.
 

Wowzers!!! Teran Cloet and Bailey Ferrell can hardly hold these beautiful Smallies for their photo op! They enjoyed a great week of fun, fishing, swimming and playing in camp. And the fish fry was yummy too! 

A very happy Bob Kiesel of Guysville, Penn. shows off his prize Walleye! It weighed in at 6 & 1/4 lb and was 29 &1/2" long. Fish On!! 

Sarah Katrancha and her brother Dustin of Dunlo, PA proudly display their catch. Dustin's smallmoutn bass stretched to 18 & 3/4". Along with the other bass and walleye, they has a nice family fish fry for dinner!  

Reed Hickman and Nathan Walker of Simcoe area proudly display the catch of the day on the dock. It was a great week for the boys and their families, especially the swimming and the bike trail riding. Good going guys!! 

Another great day of fishing for Craig Pickering of Barrie, Ontario. This beautiful golden Walleye was the prize catch of Craig's holiday! After a photo session and a kiss, this prime breeder was released back into the waters of Little Marten Lake. Looking on is Craig's nephew Jared Edwards, as Craig proudly holds his catch. It's through conservation-minded anglers like Craig that the fisheries are able to be sustained to keep the waters populated for the sport fishing enthusiast. Thanks Craig for sharing this with us! 

Never a dull moment! Here granddaughter Rachel puts the finishing touches on the new picnic tables. Grampa Albert and Rachel spent 2 days making and painting about 14 of these tables to place around the camp. With the fantastic summer weather we have had, taking meals 'al fresco' has been a great pleasure for our guests.
 

Rachel and Grampa Albert proudly display their evening catch of Walleye. They kept only what would be enough for a tasty meal.  

Well what a day it was for Lance Default and his Dad, Tracy from Angus, Ontario. This stringer of Walleye and Smallies is proudly displayed and it wasn't long before these tasty fish were on the table! Lance's service dog, Otter, is always by his side, and the fishing trip was no exception. Way to go Lance and Tracy! Fish on!! 

This year's winner of the L'il Angler award in the Beaverland Big Bass Derby held each July is Gunnar Stidham of Shreve, Ohio. Here Gunnar proudly holds his winning Smallmouth Bass caught in the Marten. The Big Angler award went to Rob Scott. A special award for the smallest angler with the smallest Bass, live released, went to Hunter Kirsch. Guests also had a great Barbecue supper and were treated to a giant fireworks display to celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day for our Canadian and American guests and friends. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated.  

Josh Burk of Haliburton, Ontario proudly holds this 18 lb. 3 oz. Northern Pike which he landed on a recent trip to the camp. It won't be long before this great Northern will be displayed on Josh's wall! His Black Lab, Titan, ,just had to get into the picture. After all, he was part of the fishing trip, too! Glad to have you in camp again Josh.  

WOW ! May 24th weekend proved to be very successful for Tom Milne (L) and Michael February. Here they proudly display their catch of a fiesty Northern Pike and a beautiful Lake Trout. The week has been unusually warm with temperatures upwards of 28C. Fishing for Walleye, Pike, Trout and Perch has been great and we are looking forward to a busy season ahead.  

A mother moose and her twin calves from last year, swim the river just to the east of the camp. It was Jake who heard and smelled the trio and was barking to alert us to see this event. What a great opportunity to see Nature in the wild! 

Spring is finally arriving at Beaverland. The ice is going out of the river, but still thick on the lakes. The sun is shining, the grass is riz, I wonder where the walleye iz?? Have a good week and watch for more information on Winter's retreat. 

Recently we have mushers from Oxford Station staying at the camp and running their sled dog teams on trails throughout the Nipissing Crown Game Preserve. Marilyn and Gary Holmes enjoy their annual trek to Beaverland. Pictured here is a team running by Wicksteed Creek on their way to the dam. The weather was great with bright sunny days and crisp nights.  

Who Let The Dogs Out?? 

The Pine Grosbeaks have been regular visitors at the feeder this winter. WE enjoy their beautiful dusty rose coloring and their gentle songs. We also have lots of Chickadees, Woodpeckers who love peanut butter, Redpolls, Blue Jays, Gray Jays and Pileated Woodpeckers in the cedar trees. IT won't be long before the birds of Spring will be arriving! 

Fish on! 

The fish are biting and here is Albert with a nice Lake Trout! Some rain overnight, but we are still in the clutches of winter. Snow today and temperatures to drop this week.

Winter storm on us today!

Happy Valentine's Day ! We are in the midst of a winter storm today. Snow is blowing in from the east and we are inside nice and cozy. Some ice fishermen are braving the elements and have ventured out to spend the day in the ice hut. -19C this morning, but heading to +4C in the afternoon. Not enough to melt any of our ice though! Think Spring!!