At the end of June, we ventured out to Mayatan Lake for a quick paddle. The entry point can be a bit tricky to find so I have put details instructions in this post.
The lake looked up a bit this year over last (it has been raining a lot) and the boat launch was deserted when we got there. It got busier later in the day, but there is a fair amount of parking. Entry was clean and easy.
We paddled the perimeter of both halves of the lake and bird watched. A bald eagle soared above us for about 10 minutes. Then three pelicans cruised over the lake.
There were lots of loons with chicks, terns were diving, and we watched a raven get chased by dozens of red-winged black birds.
In the eastern half of the lake, we went under the power lines and paddled the shallow south bay (where I haven't been before).
It was very calm and very hot by the time we pulled out at about 11 am.
The reedy passage between the two halves was in good shape--lots of clearance and we watched a pontoon boat negotiate it.
As usual, a very nice, clean paddle with lots to look at. We had lunch at Star Lake (which was crazy busy) because that is where the nearest public washrooms are (which my wife described as "grim").
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