Highland View Resort

4 days later and the gang has checked in!

ricelaker — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:35:04 +0000

Yes, only four days ago the first Purple Martin scout arrived and yesterday the rest of the clan arrived en mass.

The afternoon sky was filled with their distinctive chatter and acrobatic hijinks.

That is the perfect start of a long hot summer. This year the birds have arrived early and seem more active than usual.

The long weekend is just a couple of days away so if you haven’t yet made reservations you will miss out on what looks like a fantastic weekend in the country. The weather is going to be a friend with lots of sunshine and warm days and cool evenings, perfect for that after supper (BBQ of course) camp fire. Check us out www.highlandview.com we still have a couple of cottages available.

Kick Off for the Rice Lake Fishing Festival was fantastic

ricelaker — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:44:52 +0000

Even though we were busy here we made time out to attend the “Kick Off” for the Rice Lake Fishing Festival. The event was hosted by Elmhirst’s Resort, and they put on a fantastic Buffet Supper. Among the guests were The Honourable, Minister of Culture and Tourism Michael Chan, MPP Jeff Leal, Members of the Rice Lake Tourist Association, Northumberland and Peterborough Tourist associations as well as a number of other guests. It was well attended. It was a fun evening. The most commented topic was the large number of boats that were out for the opening of the walleye season.

Walleye or Pickerel the’re the same and they are the most sought after fish starting today

ricelaker — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:55:20 +0000

Pan fish like; black crappie, blue gills, sunfish, perch are great and tasty BUT for today walleye will rule. Yes, today is the opening, and it started at 12:01 on May 12, 2012. Last night there were several hardy anglers that were out there waiting for the midnight hour to catch their limit. Now the big decision, will they choose to have the first feed this morning or will they wait for lunch or supper.

Another first for today is the start of the Second Annual Rice Lake Fishing Festival. The Festival runs from May 12 to June 17, 2012 with almost $70,000.00 worth of tagged fish out there the tournament is a fantastic time to get out there and have some fun. Highland View Resort is offering some more than affordable packages to make that outing even more of a “must go to event” check the link. http://bit.ly/GWOcHp

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The weather is great The prices are right why not treat yourself and your family to a “Spring Get Away” at a great place to stay. Highland View Resort is only 90 minutes from Toronto and just 12 minutes from Peterborough. Don’t forget Mother’s Day tomorrow.

Remember when you are out on the Lake think “SAFE BOATING” and don’t forget to use your life jacket.

Yesterday was a successful Black Crappie/ Perch Tourniment for the OCAA

ricelaker — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:17:34 +0000

It started early in the morning and the Ontario Chinese Anglers Association were out in search of that succulent pan fish. Yes they are out in Rice Lake and they will start to become more active as the water temperature warms.

Their catch wasn’t too shabby 15 crappie 11.77 pounds! Pretty good.

Black Crappie

Spring keeps trying to trick us

ricelaker — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:00:05 +0000

The weather keeps changing from one day to the next, will she decide to stay or just keep us in suspense. Yesterday saw the second wave of the Red Admirals butterflies they were all over the place this wave was a little more prolific than the last. I thought that I spotted a purple martin on the hydro wire but while trying to fetch my binoculars it flew off. However there was a Baltimore Oriole singing it’s heart out most likely looking to attract a nesting mate.

Tonight is the night of a Super Moon it will be larger than most full moons because it is closer to the earth, last night’s moon was impressive can’t wait to see tonight’s revelation.http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=supermoon+2012&docid=4591496697151539&mid=9DF991B92F6EB2F51CCA9DF991B92F6EB2F51CCA&view=detail&FORM=VIRE3 title=”Supermoon” target=”_blank”>

There is only one week left to the start of the Rice Lake fishing Festival, time to make reservations check out the Special Rates at Highland View Resort.http://cms.highlandview.com/assets/uploads/documents/Fishing%20Festival%202012.pdf target=_blank”>

The countdown has started

ricelaker — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:33:10 +0000

We are moving forward, full steam ahead getting ready for the Rice Lake Fishing Festival and the opening of walleye. The Resort is shaking off the winter grime and getting on with spring cleaning, and all the other things that it implies. The contractor has been here for two weeks tiling several bathrooms, plaster work, and a thousand small things .

Check out Highland View Resort’s SPECIALS http://bit.ly/GCLhAM for the Rice Lake Fishing Festival May 12 to June 17 2012. Bring your family, or group and you could catch a winner!

I hope the butterflies brought some winter clothing with them!

ricelaker — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:07:35 +0000

Talk about turning on a dime, sure has changed here. The liquid moisture is well needed but the cold front that moved in with it sure was a shocker. I hope that the snow that is forecast for this evening doesn’t materialize. I can take the snaine (a mixture of snow and rain) but not just snow.

Butterflies all over the place

ricelaker — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:15:10 +0000

They are all over the place they are at least 3 weeks early. The grass is growing well and I guess we will have to stop one job and replace it with cutting grass. Maybe we will start collecting butterflies!

We will be opening soon but the fishing is starting early and we have boats in the water and they are rent-able!

Don’t forget to take advantage of our great rates for the Rice Lake Fishing Festival. There are some fantastic prizes to be caught.

The folks at the Valley Fishing and Hunting Show are fantastic.

ricelaker — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:34:21 +0000

The show here in Carp Ontario just outside Ottawa are about the most enthusiastic and fun loving group that I have met and spoken to in a long time. I love talking about my favorite subjects, Rice Lake and Highland View Resort, it was even more fun because of the genuine interest of the folks visiting the booth. Anglers wanted to find out more about the Annual Rice Lake Fishing Festival from May 12 to June 17 2012. With about $70,000.00 in prizes who wouldn’t want to be part of the festival.
I think that I want to come back next year!

Spring is on a roll

ricelaker — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:57:03 +0000

The last couple of nights have been fantastic. The moon has been so bright it made star viewing difficult but the moon’s glow bather the resort in a silvery hue
Granted it was crisp and cool but that didn’t stop the Chattering of the geese and ducks in the bay or the singing of the frogs in the marsh. All that was missing was the waft of burning logs in the resorts camp fire pits, and the warm summer breeze, and the folks in the cottages, … Ah but it will be here soon enough.