The Lake Is Calling You!

January 30, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

Ice FIshing in Buffalo, Frozen NFTA Small Boat Harbor during 2013/2014 winter.Ice Fishing in BuffaloFrozen Small Boat Harbor

Frozen NFTA Small Boat Harbor in Winter, Lake Erie, Buffalo, New York (NY).Frozen Small Boat HarborThe Lake is Calling You! The 2013/14 winter season seems to have found its true roots! No half baked winter but a winter with solid cold weather for extended periods of time.

It looked promising from the beginning with the first significant snowfall even before Thanksgiving 2013 that allowed the area ski resorts to open. But then it all melted. And then it all repeated one more time in December. However, this winter picked up speed after that moment and did not let go since.

This photograph of winterly landscape on Lake Erie was taken on a Saturday in Small Boat Harbor of Buffalo. Temperatures were barely above 20°F and wind was blowing. It was also slightly snowing creating momentary whiteouts. The lake was clearly pointing at me here calling me out to enjoy the winter scenery. And that I did! I was not the only one either. Ice fishing was in full swing as the fishermen were taking advantage of the almost a foot thick ice in the harbor.

Wondering how to find out about the ice conditions on Great Lakes before you head out? I am listing two resources below. One specific to New York State and Lake Erie, and one for all of the Great Lakes. How accurate is the Ice Analysis? I am not sure but I found it reliable for Lake Erie over the last two seasons. However, recent in person reports from the shore of Lake Michigan do not seem to match the charts. There's supposed to be a solid layer of ice, yet, open water was seen and photographed.

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Equipment Used:

Nikon D600Nikon 24-85mm Nikkor LensThink Tank Speed Demon Waist Pack,  Petzl Zipka Plus 2 Headlamp (always in the bag just in case), Jackery Bar 5600mAh (usually o hand to keep the smart phone going, especially in winter), SanDisk Extreme 32GB SD CardsNikon Capture NX2. And don't forget about the right clothing for these conditions!

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