Macannamac Rental Camps

News from Haymock Lake........

   The ice fishing has been one fire since the moment Macannamac clients hit the frozen waters of the North Country!  Spider Lake has produced superb fishing as well as the dependable Big Eagle Lake.  The first week long stay group on Spider reported handling ninety fish.  The following group arrived a camp and with a couple of hours had handled several fish as well.

  Despite the warm November we all experienced and open water well into December, the highlands of remote Northern Maine had eight to ten inches of good ice in the coves of the big lakes by January 1, with all surfaces frozen at Haymock and Spider Lakes.  The first two weeks of January brought penetrating cold temperatures night and day with no snowfall.  Currently there is enough snow to travel on the trails, but the wooded areas are bony.

   For all the enjoyment that winter can bring to us in the back country, it is always wise to be reminded if anything goes wrong, the problem grows bigger much faster in the remote woods.  We encourage our clients to have fun, but to also act responsibly and respectfully while in camp.  The danger of campfires is huge during the cold winter months, therefore mindful attention to wood stoves is a must.  Responsible personal conduct can make the difference between safety and life threatening injury.  Unexpected snowfall can lead to delays in departure times and it becomes necessary to "sit tight" until the roads can be cleared so travel is safe and uneventful.  As with everything, plain old common sense is worth a mountain of cure.


A note from Josie........

   With the new year here and the winter season well underway, its time to take a deep breath of renewal to refresh the soul, body and mind.  And what better place to do it but in this beautiful state of Maine, especially in the deep woods on the shores of pristine lakes.

   My existence in this journey we all call life has placed me in the woods of Northern Maine since 1994.  Prior to that I spent some of my free time exploring the area, beginning in 1988 with a camping trip to the banks of the St. John River.  Little did I know at that time where the path ahead of me would lead.

   But I suppose that is true for all of us.  Looking back, there have been so many events which have occurred that were totally unexpected, good and bad, which have carved the path out of the landscape of life for me.

   Being a part of Macannamac has opened the door to meeting wonderful people, all of which have sought out this place for much of the same reason I did years ago.  There is common ground, an immediate connection to everyone that pulls in the drive.  Macannamac Camps is very fortunate to host the many citizens of this state and country who wish to enjoy the natural resources and solitude found in its little corner of the world.

   For the past several months, I've been away from the back country, with only short visits to the stage where my world has revolved for almost twenty four years.  My mother has needed help with her journey's end, and I am blessed to be able to help her with it.  Thanks to the help of many, the camps have continued to provide the special place people seek and need for their get-a-way.  My appreciation of that help goes beyond what words can say.
Josie

For more information,
Please inquire to:

Macannamac Camp Rentals
P.O. Box 598 - IN Millinocket, ME 04462
Phone: 207-757-7097
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