Man that's a tough pill to swallow.
It's been a dreadful year for myself included. I rarelly get out, and when I do, I place too much pressure on myself and friends to make it a banner day, when I should be taking it all in and simpy enjoying my time out on the water.
I'm learning that I can't expect too much of myself, especially when I'm fishing a new body of water and I'm not familiar with the local techniques. At the end of the day, it's what you retain from the experience that makes all the difference.
You've still got plenty of time before the hard water season. This time of year, there's great fishing to be had on your local lake. I've had great evenings just long-lining rapalas from my trusty Scott canoe on lake Temiskaming.
Hope this helps, albeit even a little.
cheers
HD