Algonquin Park Backcountry Permits Delayed

[4x4bassin]

Just throwing this out there for those that are heading up to Algonquin for the trout opener .

I received notification today that all backcountry permits are delayed till April 28 thus putting a hold on getting to

your favorite back lake in Algonquin for the opener . All lakes in the area are mostly ice covered

and they don't expect them to be clear for at least another week or two . The back roads and

portages are still snow/ice covered as well .

Edited April 14, 2017 by 4x4bassin

[smitty55]

Same thing happened last year if I recall.

 

Cheers

[4x4bassin]

^^^ Last 4 years I believe

[Joeytier]

Wont be seeing any amount of open water anywhere in the park until early next week at the earliest

[4x4bassin]

Just been looking at some pictures from Algonquin (Opeongo) and there won't be any fishing in those lakes over

the next couple days unless you have an auger . Completely ice covered with a bit of melt around the shorelines.

Next weekends schedule opening could be in jeopardy but it will be close with some nice weather coming in over

the next week.

[muskymatt]

I'd say from past years experience the 28th still looks good. Fingers crossed.

[Joeytier]

Kipawa, Nipissing and Trout lake are all open, Temagami i imagine is either open or a day or two away from being open. The park will be good by next weekend.