Update is a bit late today. Been working on LWRA and Dixon Lake waterway issues this morning.
Nice day to take a pontoon boat ride to the far end of Dark Lake on Tuesday. Light wind, lots of sunshine, and an afternoon high around 88F. Not much in the way of wildlife. Marilyn had her Nikon and long lens, but the best we could do was some lily pad shots. Wednesday has been a bit windy since daybreak, and a lot more humid. It could be our hottest day of the week too. The rain has been pushed back about 12 hours and is now forecast to begin mid-day Thursday and last into Friday morning. The upcoming weekend still looks to be quite nice.
I have a request from a neighbor. They opened their cottage in the past few days and their refrigerator has died. They drive a regular car with no trailer hitch, (and are on a budget) so are hoping to find a refrigerator here at the lake. If you happen to have that old refrigerator still sitting on the back porch or in the bunkie, this is an opportunity to sell it for a few $$$. Drop me a line (george@limericklake.com) and I will connect you with the person who needs it.
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. The municipality received a similar letter from Transport Canada. 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.
