News and views, and history and humor, about the lake I love.

"I can hear my granddad's stories of the storms out on Lake Erie, where vessels and cargos and fortunes, and sailors' lives were lost." ~ James Taylor, Millworker

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Winter on Lake Erie


I thought it was time to get everyone in a wintery mood so I am posting old page from Collier's Magazine, dated March 3, 1896. Okay, its a little bit early for ice fishing, but still, it does have get one one in the mood for winter on Lake Erie.

We have indeed had a hodgepodge of winter weather so far, with snow, blustery winds, thawing, a few really cold days. For those longing for some ice fishing, so long as winds blow across the lake there's not much chance of a decent layer of ice forming. However, winter is still young. And for those ice fishing aficionados out there, I'll leave you with this old pic of a still-popular sport.



5 comments:

  1. This is a big topic with a lot of my customers...may have to give ice fishing a try this year if weather conditions lend themselves to the sport. Ever been Rich?

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  2. A few times in my younger days. My brother used to do quite a bit. I sometimes wonder how many old cars are sitting on the bottom, having fallen through.

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  3. Lol! The thought of falling through is what's stopped me from trying it in the past. See you tomorrow
    ~Michele

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  4. I'm glad you will be there -- see you then!

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  5. You might have to poke me if you see me falling asleep...I've only had a few hours each night this week. :) See you soon!

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