It’s rare that our lake is ready for opening day on the fourth Saturday in April. Either we still have ice covering the lake, or the ice is on it’s way out, but usually we aren’t fishing when opening day approaches. Due to our early spring and ice out, we were ready this year, and very willing. The guests that we had here this weekend took advantage as well, as all of our boats went out on a bright, sunny day that reminded us of an autumn day instead of April 24. NH Fish and Game also helped out by stocking Back Lake (and a number of other ponds) over the last couple of weeks.

While we saw several fish landed (mostly brookies with a few rainbows thrown in), the largest was a 3 lb. brookie caught by Michael Pazdon. It didn’t take him long either – I think he was only out there for an hour before he came rolling in with this lunker. The other good news is that our beautiful spring has led to the opening of some of the gates to the outer ponds. As of right now, it is possible to get to Middle Pond, Moose Pond, Round Pond, Conn Brook Bog and Big Brook Bog. We’ll let you know as the other gates are opened. All in all, it was a great opening day to enjoy the peace and quiet of Pittsburg and Back Lake.