In early September, we decided to take advantage of a nice weekday and head out to Islet Lake. Access to the lake is about a 100m carry that begins on the gravel path behind the cooking shelter. In addition to the shelter there is lots of parking, picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets.
The path is straight forward but does have a steeper section right as you approach the lake.
Looking at the photos from last summer, the water level is down about a foot (maybe a touch more) so there is a much larger sand/gravel apron to launch from. There were more rocks we bumped over as we launched.
There was no wind so we went left (south) off the launch and paddled the eastern basin.
The sun came out and it was toasty warm.
There was more fall colour in the countryside than there is in town.
A few pelicans gave us a close pass. We then paddled down to the far northwestern end of the lake.
Along the way we saw some hawks and kingfishers. We also ran into this lone heron, fishing.
The north end gets pretty shallow and you can see (in the photo below) where my wife's paddling was staring up the bottom muck.
Eventually, it was lunch time and we headed back. Some Vees of geese flew over.
This shot gives you a sense of the water. A dark yellow-green. My white paddle disappeared from view about 3 inches down.
Overall, a fine enough paddle and I was happy not to have to fight the wind for once!
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