July fishing has been good. Walleyes, northern pike, bass, and pan fish have all been on the bite. With summer weather settling in the water has warmed up and stabilized. The May Fly hatch is past us and all the little fellers are getting hungry.
Fishing season is open and things are looking good. The early out led to a good spawn and the water is approaching its normal level. Memorial Weekend is approaching with a great weather forecast.
Really, Spring is here at Crane Lake. The ice is out but this morning we picked up a couple of inches of snow just to remind us where we live. The water levels are rising and the fire danger has significantly been reduced. These are two good things.
The moon is setting on the last early run for some late season trout fishing. However, the sun is rising on Spring. The snow is melting and the water in the beaver ponds is flowing so the lake is not far behind. 
We everyone getting into taking Selfie pictures, I thought why not with my friend Mr. Trout.
Given my past history with Canadian game wardens it has been especially enjoyable to have personal escorts when I go ice fishing. Love is in the air.
Getting set up for a some walleye and trout fishing. The walleye chop was just right and we put some nice eaters on the ice. No live well required.
Sometimes a good old New Year’s eve party can have serious consequences regarding how the New Year starts. I think this puts a new meaning to awaking on New Year’s day with a head that just doesn’t quite feel right.
The temperatures are headed below the donut as we go into the new year. So the wool socks came off the mantle and are on my feet (less the coal). Happy New Year!
A Crane Lake Christmas tree decorated in it’s natural beauty. A White Pine with fresh snow does not need any decorations, she stands tall in her magnificent glory.