Sunshine finally returned on Thursday after two overcast, rainy, chilly days. A light breeze and afternoon temperature of 76F made it a perfect day to hang out on the dock or take the kids for a tube ride. I think we are all a bit sunburned this morning. Looks like Friday and Saturday will continue to be nice before rain moves back in Saturday night. Rain is possible Sunday and Monday too. Just passing showers, not all day. Should be a good weekend to be at the lake.
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
This from the municipality regarding Dixon Lake access:
The waterway is open to small, motorized boats. Feel free to use it and enjoy Dixon Lake. If you are harassed while using it, contact the OPP at their non-emergency number 1-888-310-1122. The Township will continue to work collaboratively with the appropriate agencies to address concerns and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
The OLT hearing on ending the Limerick Estates project scheduled for July 22 has been postponed by mutual agreement between the parties until September 29th. There is still hope for a negotiated settlement. From what I have heard there has been no actual on the ground work happening, although I did see a truck exiting the project site from a civil engineering company recently. The Municipality is seeking a meeting with Hastings County attorneys (representing us) for a clarification on the state of the negotiations.
. 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 at 9:30AM, 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)
Long way off, but there is a current promotion for 2 for 1 tickets to the fall cottage life show., November 13-15. Head to their website and when buying tickets use promo code: SUNNY
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)
Newly updated information about the municipal landfill as of July 20, 2026:
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dump-update-July-2026.pdf
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.
