Friday, March 23, 2018

Time to Guess an Ice Out Date

Its been 94 days (as of 3/24/18) since Long Lake froze over for the winter.  According to our charts the earliest date for Ice Out was 3/26 in 2012.  The latest date for Ice Out was 5/11 in 2013.  For the next 10 days the Weather Channel is showing that Park Rapids will have temperatures hovering around 30° and maybe reaching the 40's for a day or two, however, the overnight temperatures will continue to be below freezing.  It does not appear Ice Out will be early this year!


So when will the ice leave Long Lake this year?














What is your guess?


Post your guess in a comment on the Facebook post or you can email your guess to longlakeliving@gmail.com.

The person or persons with the correct guess as to when the ice is completely off the lake will be recognized on Long Lake Living's website and Facebook page.

All participants in this contest will be entered into a drawing for a quilt from Monika's Yarn & Quilt Shop in Park Rapids.

Below are links to ice out information to help with your guess.

 
Quilt for the drawing

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Challenge for Ages 16 and Up

Evan Kooyer caught this 25 inch walleye, Feb. 24, 2018, while ice fishing on Long Lake
Hey fishermen and women,

Have you been recording your catch for the Adult Fishing Challenge?  Winter is almost done.  Did you go ice fishing?  Catch any big ones on Long Lake?  You should print off the entry form for the Long Lake Association Adult fishing Challenge.  Record the length of that great fish before you forget.  Show off your skill by catching a "big one" of each species.
  
Remember:
  • Follow all MN Fishing Regulations! 
  • Fish often! 
  • One Entry per Person ages 16 and above. 
  • It is not necessary to include a length for each fish listed, but we encourage everyone to try and catch at least one from each species.
  • Top 3 totals will be awarded prizes ($25, $15, $5) at the 2018 Annual Meeting and you do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified by email and information posted on the website.
  • Photos are not necessary for this challenge, but we all like seeing fishing pictures and hearing fish stories, so please send them along at any time to longlakeliving@gmail.com for posting on www.longlakeliving.org and Facebook.
Find out how to send your entry by clicking here.