4x4bassin Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 For those that are interested and are planning a spring trip into the park for some trout fishing be advised that there will be no backcountry permits issued until May 8th due to ice and snow conditions in the park . There is 27" of ice on the south arm of Opeongo as of a couple days ago and that is thicker then it was last year at this time . I actually called up there to confirm and yes the news came down this morning ! Things could change but it doesn't look good for an early May trip into Algonquin . Plan accordingly everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I use this link http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/ice-out.php We go in every year for trout opener. This years looks like it'll be late, bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 2012 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 2012 WOW Yes, 2012 was the only year we've ever had bugs lol. Water was still 50 deg but that didn't stop us from going for a swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 That was the winter I fished the river all winter long. Wonder when I will be able to do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigson Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Last year they opened permits South of hwy 60 before other parts of the park. So there still might end up being options for the first week of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Man Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Crap! There goes that plan. Now, what to do with the first week of May off.... Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickeral eater Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Oh man we're booked for the 7th!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Oh man we're booked for the 7th!!! Did you book the lake I suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickeral eater Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Did you book the lake I suggested? We did so hoping things change over the next few weeks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 My first long trip won't be till the 18th so I'm good that way. Now I'll have to keep an eye on ice cover and go up for day trips at Tim River, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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