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ctwitty
Member
Post Number: 1
Registered: 02-2014
| | Posted on Friday, February 14, 2014 - 5:04 pm: | 
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Hi, I am looking for advice from experienced temagamie canoe trippers.
I am planning a canoe trip through Temagami starting May 11. Our approximate route is going to be: Lake Temagami, Obabika, Diamond Lake, Lady Evelyn, Montreal River. It'll likely be 5 nights.
Do you think this trip is manageable in early May? Will it be too soggy or cold? Too buggy? I have only tripped Temagami in July and September, this will be my first time tripping in May.
Please feel free to post any input/experience you have that I might find useful. Thank you!!} |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 1264
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 8:27 am: |
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This is the link to the historical dates for ice out on Lake Temagami :
http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Seasons/Spring/ breakup-histry.htm
But... we are experiencing the coldest winter we have had for many years. So ice out may be a bit later this year.
As usual, I am personally hoping for early May as much needs to be done out there, but I am not going to hold my breath while I wait. |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 1265
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 8:30 am: |
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Oh! The bug question... You will not need to worry about bugs.You will not see any until about late May this year. Maybe by about May 25-26 there should be a few of them out and about. |
ctwitty
Member
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2014
| | Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 9:53 am: |
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Thank you for your helpful response. It looks like booking a trip for early May is a bit risky...I wouldn't want to show up and have our route blocked with ice! We'll consider pushing back the start date. |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 1266
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 4:38 pm: |
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ctwitty:
Come back here about mid April to see how things are coming along. |
ctwitty
Member
Post Number: 3
Registered: 02-2014
| | Posted on Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 10:43 am: |
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ed:
I certainly will. thanks again |
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