R.I.P Larry of the Ottawa Gang

We want to take a moment to pay condolances to one of our finest guests who passed away this morning Aug 4, 2009. Larry was one tough guy and he had put up a good fight. He was one helluva cook and was just a great guy to talk too. He made friends with whoever he talked to and would help anyone when they needed it. He was part of the Cedar Ridge family from the first year we opened and we are all sadened by this news.

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The skys have cleared at Cedar Ridge Lodge

After too many days of rain we have finally hit sunshine and warmer weather. The fishing has been luke warm this past week but catches come in daily of Walleye, Small Mouth and Northern Pike. Jigs with minnows and worms seem to still be working during this slow period. The walleye fisherman with a keen feel for the tipof the rod made out just fine. Largest walleye last week came in at around 7-8 lbs. We cant miss acknowledging Carl and his 19" smallmouth which is a fine speciman indeed.

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Brook trout biting on the flies and spinners at Cedar Ridge Lodge

The brook trout fisherman are enjoying what the spring has to offer on our brook trout lakes. Paddy and Mark flew all the way from Ireland to enjoy some of Cedar Ridge Lodges great fishing spots. One day biting on flies another with small spinners and others with a simple worm and float rig. All in all it was a great time to have them and look forward to fishing with them next year.

A quiet night at Cedar Ridge

The staff are enjoying a bit of a break this week getting caught up on the last two weeks. Gets busy again this weekend and then our guide school starts on Monday which will be really exciting. Temps are still cooler than normal but at least the rain has stopped. Fishing has slowed a bit this week with the cooling temperatures at night. Nice to hear the loons at night and the flies start to appear as soon as the sun comes out.

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Seems like Christmas at Cedar Ridge Lodge

Well I must say I havent seen a spring like this for some time. Must be that global cooling thing I keep hearing about....or is it warming....not sure but they probably chanaged their mind anyways. Today was fun filled with Christmas songs around the lodge as we prepared ourselves to go out and cut a tree and decorate it but realized it was only May 31. Aside from the snow and high winds we all took time to admire Rays beautiful Walleye weighing in at just over 8lbs. Nice one Ray. Rays method still remains a secret but something tells me a jig on the bottom had something to do with it.

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Interesting round of weather this week at the Lodge

Rain and overcast with cool days seems to be the flavour again. Cool temps persisits and the forcast is flurries for Sunday. Its going to be one of those years where summer will come one morning with temps in the 90's. The cool wet weather didnt stop the hardcore fisherman this week. Walleye, Northerns, Small Mouth, Brook trout and Lake Trout are continuing to come in. Jonathan is pictured here with a nice smally and finally agrees that this is more fun than staring at all the pretty girls in math class.

Sharp increase in catch this week at Cedar Ridge Lodge

The weather seems to be coming around finally this week at Cedar Ridge Lodge. Sunny cool days are increasing catch numbers on all lakes. Lake trout, Brook Trout, Northerns, Small Mouth and Walleyes are starting to appear in good numbers. Reports of 20 lake trout and limits of walleye are finally starting to come in. Randy is pictured here with a 4.13 lbs brook trout measuring 21" in lenghth. The season started late this year and finally coming into play. Walleye are just spawning now with temps finally reaching the 9 degree C mark. We ask that all guests return Walleye that havent completed the spawning cycle.

Cedar Ridge Lodge Fishing is On!!!

Well the crew at Cedar Ridge is in full swing with a full camp and boats out on the many lakes available to out guests. Opening week last week was a bit slow due to the late ice out and pre-spawn conditions that go with that. As well water levels are at record highs in the area with lower levels expected in the next week. This past week we have seen just about every form of weather pattern imagineable. Snow, hail, rain, a couple 90 degree days just to start. Nice weather forecasted for the next 10 days at least. This week the the bite is on with brook trout, lake trout, small mouth and northerns coming in daily. Walleye still seem to be in spawn mode with a sharp increase anticipated this week with the waters finally warming up into the 50's F. As usual this time of year, the old bobber and sucker minnow off the end of the dock is producing nice results.