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NH House Hearing on SB89 to be Held April 25

NH House Hearing on SB89 to be Held April 25

An email from Harry Vogel, Loon Preservation Committee Executive Director On Thursday, April 25, 2013, twenty members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives will make a crucial decision for our state’s loons. The House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee will meet to consider Senate Bill 89 (SB 89), which would ban the sale and freshwater use of lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less. This tackle is the largest known cause of New Hampshire adult…

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Ice Still Set on Lake Winona

Ice Still Set on Lake Winona

Last year, March 23rd was the official ice out day for Lake Winona. This year, however, the ice is still fully in place. Not just for Winona. Most area lakes still have a firm layer of ice. Despite a few warm days, we’ve continued to drop into the low 30s and 20s at night, making it difficult to rid area lakes of their ice. Below, two photos taken today show that while the majority of the lake remains frozen, the…

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Senate Bill 89 to be Heard on Feb 20 in Concord

Senate Bill 89 to be Heard on Feb 20 in Concord

A message from the New Hampshire Lakes Association: The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) and NH LAKES are working together in support of Senate Bill 89, which would protect our state’s loon population by increasing existing restrictions on the use and sale of toxic lead fishing sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less – still the largest known cause of New Hampshire adult loon mortality. A downloadable summary of why this legislation is needed to protect loons is available from this link….

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A Farewell to Lake Winona Resident Fred Avery

A Farewell to Lake Winona Resident Fred Avery

Bernard Fred Avery, 65, of West Shore Road, died November 22, 2012, at his home after a battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, NH on September 18, 1947, he was the son of Bernard F. and Christine (Lagill) Avery. He grew up in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School. Fred attended the UNH Thompson School and Gunstock Junior College. He has been a resident of the Ashland and New Hampton area for most of his life. Fred worked as…

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Final Round of Water Testing Conducted on Lake

Final Round of Water Testing Conducted on Lake

submitted by Linda Heminway Due to rather frigid temperatures today, getting out of the boat and wading into tributaries such as the Hawkins Pond Inlet to obtain proper samples would have been difficult and very cold.  But thanks to Don Thibeault (photo at right) and his trusty waders we were able to get our test samples without getting too wet or too cold. Thanks Don! For the testing conducted today, I, along with resident volunteers Mark Heminway, Donna Saia and Don,…

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Ski Course Approved on Lake Winona

Ski Course Approved on Lake Winona

Water skiers on Lake Winona now have an official slalom course, thanks to West Shore Rd owner Jason St. Gelais. The ski course, approved by Marine Patrol and effective August 31, 2012, is located on an 800′ stretch of water near The Anchorage. Per the NH Department of Safety permit, the ski course can only be operated Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m. to sunset. “I think this is a huge step in the right direction for the lake,” shared St. Gelais,…

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2012 Lake Winona Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race

2012 Lake Winona Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race

2012 Lake Winona Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race Saturday, Sept 1 (Labor Day Weekend) Open to Lake Winona residents & their families only Fishing Derby Time: 9 am-3 pm (Final weigh in at 3:00 pm) Where: Lake Winona. Weigh in and awards at Fred Avery beach – 77 West Shore Road – Come by car or boat! Awards: Ribbons for 1st and 2nd place fish weight for each species in each age category. If there is a tie for weight, length will…

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Free Seminar: Exotic Weeds & Other Invasives

Free Seminar: Exotic Weeds & Other Invasives

The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association is hosting a free educational seminar on how you can prevent the introduction of exotic weeds and other invasives to your lake. With the rise in infestations among NH lakes its especially important for shore owners to know how to identify harmful exotic weeds and other invasive plants. If spotted early, many of these invasives can be eradicated before they become a serious and uncontrollable threat to our lake. The seminar will be held August…

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