Pawtuckaway Lake Association

The 2nd Annual PLIA Campfire Night lured 80+ members out to the State Park Pavilion for a BBQ and potluck dinner. Thanks to Mickie Mokos for handling the grill, estimates are that she single handedly cooked over 120 hamburgers and hotdogs!. After the meal there was a sing along held while kids roasted marshmellows by the fire. After a brief presentation about this summers Pawtuckaway Kids programs by Lauren Chaurett, PLIA co-president Donna Danis filled the attendees in on the latest progress in the Weed Watchers Program. Fellow co-president Tom Duffy then led the crowd in a folk song medley.  

Due to changes in the state's Boat Registration process the Mountain Road Trading Post will no longer be doing boat registrations.  The last time we checked, Wildlife Taxidermy & Sports at 2188 Candia Rd, Manchester (tel 603-625-9958)  was still doing boat registrations.. And, you can still register your boat at the State of NH DMV. We know alot of people wait until the last minute and run down to the Trading Post to register your boats. This year you'll need to plan ahead!

Ice Almost Out and Our Kayaks IN!!

As the ice recedes and a small but growing band off water kisses the shore, Peggy and I launched out kayaks into the ‘cool’ waters of Lake Pawtuckaway. Yes, at 10:07 AM morning of the last day of March our yellow (hers) and red (mine) kayaks slide into the lake and we glided across the water toward the northern ice fields.  The day we awaited since November had arrived.  Our vessels danced along the outer edge of the ¾ inch thick remaining ice.  Yet, the ice still held remains the glory of the February Golf Tournament.  There prominently waiting the driver who will never come sit at least five white golf balls.

The NH Fish And Game Dept. are facing a funding crisis this year. A significant decline of fishing and hunting in NH has lowered the departments revenue from license fees. Rising health care costs for retired Fish and Game employees is a major factor in the budget shortfall. The department is seeking a variety of new funding sources from the State Legislature this February. One of the most controversal proposals is a yearly $10 conservation fee for all non-motorized boats including canoes, kayaks, and row boats.