Nip cleanp at sunset point, beauty day for it.

Lots of lumber picked up,should be some pics coming out soon.
Sunset point is mostly clean other then some stubborn cardboard.
Thanks to Bernie and Jim, we had fun out there today.
must say i was surprised at how much was left behind.
I even got a laundrey basket,plastic pail and 3 2x4 x8ft
filled a dumpster.tried to get to Callander but Marsh was sketchy.
not good

A dump trailer load of stuff left on the lake?

Good on you for cleaning up after people!

Alot of wood pieces,Seems alot of people use chunks of 2x4 and then stack them as they sink.Also other stuff. This is also to bring attention hopefully to the shack owners that there is a better way and to clean up when they're done.
it does bring out the ugly side and risks painting a negative picture to this fun fishery which allows all the people who don't own a boat a chance to experience some winter activity.


Sadly this is pretty much 1 location, what about the rest of the lake.
alot of wood must wash up on the shore.

Not sure why the MNR ignore this every year?

Shacks have a number with the registered owner.
A simple list beginning of March with GPS coordinates would tell them who's leaving this stuff on the lake.

Send the shack owner a bill for leaving garbage. Problem solved.

https://www.nugget.ca/news/bags-of-feces-wo...-lake-nipissing

Thanks Kenster that is really good of you to clean that mess up.

Unfortunately if this mess continues on the lake this will be the death of easy ice fishing access to Lake Nipissing.

I have heard fishing access is already a problem on Simcoe and because of all the garbage this problem may be creeping North.

Thanks again Kenster.

yes Muskyhunter, the first thing that crossed my mind was this would also create a negative outlook on the sportfishing.A few years back the homeowners on sunset blvd tried real hard to stop the staging of vehicles on the beach.This spot is very busy and well used for huts and parking.Its really the only true winter access point for fishermen to get on this side of the lake and would be a real shame to lose.

Kenster (and others) thanks for cleaning up! I hope you had some laughs, chuckles and overall some fine comradery while doing this. If it was bitter from the start to end then extra thanks! The non-wood bits left out are what really boils my blood. As a tourism expense garbage bins should be available at each main ice fishing access point so people can dispose of crap. Without a doubt municipalities waste lots of money on other things less important. Perhaps a sign too about shack cleanup similar to the washing off your boat signs.

this very good on you for doing this. It is a same that this goes on every year on all water ways, winter or summer. Just more obvious in the winter and many be more. Find it hard to fathom how you can carry crap in but can't carry it out

Thanks Ken!

Thanks very much Ken.?

I must say its a fine line showing this kind of stuff.
The point was to show awareness in hopes it helps deter this.
But it also does the opposite and exposes the public to a dirty side.
Most would probably say why allow this and ban the shacks.
Some might say we were looking for a pat on the back.
Others may say its just a bunch of wood,whats the big deal.
I'm sure the city and beach owners were always cleaning up the debris.
Maybe it should have been left silent, out of sight out of mind.
Should the few just keep doing a quiet annual cleanup without the noise.
Not sure, but abuse it and you will lose it.
til next season.
Cheers

You guys are amazing people, and the article was well written. Mother Nature needs a good community watching over her. Volunteers...Education for awareness...Enforcement...Accountability...Responsibility...Prevention...Privilege...Ethical. All these words and more were in the article. This is what a good community is. It is beyond comprehension that common sense is replaced with an irresponsible attitude towards nature. The idea of having dumpsters at access points would help greatly. There are many people that would use a resource like a dumpster. Maybe a company could donate and maintain one to the community. This would be a great way for that company to advertise it's service. Maybe even get a break on the companies taxes for a charitable donation. There are many ways our local companies can contribute more assets to benefit and serve the communities where they make their profits. In the end though, it is a commitment from the angler not to pollute the environment. The angler has a legal liability not to litter on a large, or even a small scale. All citizens have a moral obligation to respect their (our) environment. I encourage someone in the communities affected by similar issues to make a few calls about the dumpsters idea. Something good could come of it, to cut down on the pollution (garbage) entering the lakes.

Great place for an advertisement, and helping the community through commitment.

I say good on you for doing that and that it is a positive sign towards the politicians and the public that there are many of us that are conscientious enough to cleanup after the slobs.

I belong to Halton Region Salmon and Trout Association and we do an annual shoreline cleanup of the Bronte Creek. The town of Oakville supports our club and one of the councillors comes out to most of our events and speaks. He is also our voice at council. This is what needs to happen on Lake Simcoe.

Not only do we have to set a good example but that example needs to be seen within council as well as the community.

In a week or so we will be penning fingerling salmon in partnership with the town and the ministry. It is a huge community event where we involve the children of Oakville. The turnout is huge and well documented by the press and town council. These are such positive actions needed to see us in a different light.

Arnie