Turtle Camp (Turtle Point)

Lake Kipawa

Quebec, Canada

Lake Kipawa near Turtle Camp (downstream of Turtle Chutes)

Location created by
Christina Moreau

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Time was no recorded 15:00 was entered in as an estimate.

23 Jul 15:00 by John Stark

No pollen particles in the water

15 Jul 10:33 by John Stark

Pollen particles present on water surface and suspended in water column. No boats on the lake. Observed one Loon.

08 Jul 11:50 by John Stark

12" chop, clear, NW wind

02 Jul 11:00 by John Stark

Pollen particles in water, clouds of pollen on shorelines. Recent rain and winds have helped to dissipate the pollen.

Fishing boats now on lake as Quebec has allowed fishing camps to open with some restrictions.

25 Jun 11:15 by John Stark

Some pollen observed in water.
Loon feeding in this location has been observed for the past 2 days.
No fishermen due to Covid-19
Water level higher than normal for June.

16 Jun 11:15 by John Stark

Water is clear.

07 Jun 11:30 by John Stark

No fishing boats, local fishing lodges (Alwaki and Kipawa Lodge) closed due to Covid-19. Water clear, no particles observed.

pH seems incredibly low.. however meter was calibrated.

28 May 14:25 by John Stark

Observed blue-green algae on September 16th on shore at Turtle Camp. Reported as a separate issue with photos.

Blowing wind likely affected accuracy of Secchi depth readings.

25 Sep 10:55 by John Stark

Fog this morning until 8:30am, water level down another 3" (being lowered for lake trout spawning. Hummingbirds have left.

09 Sep 11:20 by John Stark