Saturday did not turn out to what the forecast had been. Instead of afternoon thunderstorms, a fairly large area of rain passed by just to the south making it a cloudy day until mid-afternoon. The sky cleared around 2PM and the remainder of the day was gorgeous. The forecast for the next four days is about as perfect as can be. All sunshine with temperatures around 80F each day. No rain forecast until Thursday.
The outcome of the soccer match was disappointing, but we got so much further than ever before. It was not that long ago that Canada had never even scored a single goal in the World Cup. I am not a soccer expert, but it looked like the coach stressed offense, taking some defensive risks that eventually did not work out. Leaf fans are used to saying "Wait until next year."
A bit surprised to see that the lake has gone up a few inches. It is now holding fairly steady.
Always get questions this time of year, especially from campers, about campfire and cooking fires during the day during summer months. Here is a link to my interpretation of O.Reg. 207/96 sections 8.1 through 8.4
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/campfire-regulations-summer.pdf
Activity on the Dixon Lake access issue continues. The LWRA received a letter from the MNR on July 3 assuring us that there is action being taken on the subject. In the meantime, the landowner along the waterway continues to post photos and videos of boats traveling to Dixon Lake (yes, the waterway is easily passable by even larger boats right now) and offering a reward for identity information. That practice seems to be at odds with what we have been told by Transport Canada.
Whether renewing or becoming a new member of the Limerick Waterways Ratepayers Association (LWRA), you can do it easily on their website at: lwra.ca. Dues are $50 per year per cottage. Please support the organization that works on many issues of importance to the lake community. The canoe races, AGM and picnic will be Saturday, August 1st, all being held sequentially at what is known as Frasers Beach. (169 Limerick Lake North Shore) The traditional sailboat race will be Sunday, August 2, at 2:00PM starting near the Coxwell cottage, (202 Limerick Lake South Shore)
Summer burning rules came into effect on April 1. Fires under 2 meters in diameter are permitted 7PM to 7AM only through October 31st. Check the municipal website for information regarding total fire bans during the summer should that become necessary. There is also information there on how to apply for a permit for a legal daytime fire through the summer months. (conditions allowing)
The dump is on summer hours through August 31. It is open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays from 11AM to 6:00PM.
The 2026 fishing regulations are on-line.
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2025-12-08.pdf
The fishing seasons and regulations for this area (zone 15) remain the same as recent years. They are on pages 104-114 of the regulations book. Bass started on June 27 and ends November 30. Trout started January 1 and ends September 30 with the slot size of 16 to 21 inches to be returned to the lake. It is a one-line lake for ice fishing.
