Over the past weekend, at least 2 dock sections were found floating in the lake. One had washed up at the dam. Please check your docks and rafts to make sure they are secure, especially in the spring as the water level rises. Escaping docks, along with high winds, can cause damag ...
We received a couple of inquiries from WLA members about becoming instructors. We hope to be able to offer the course locally at some point this summer (stay tuned!) If you are interested in taking the course sooner, there are several options available in May and June. Anyone who ...
Ice Out was Friday March 28, 2025 and the dam gate was closed on March 30th. Following the closing, the lake level will be monitored as it gradually rises. The ice lasted almost exactly three weeks longer than last year! ...
We’ve had ongoing interest in having the Boating Safety Course taught regularly nearby, especially since it is now a requirement for any new boaters born after January 1, 1999. To help facilitate the ability to offer this course locally, the WLA would like to solicit for vo ...
There are some updates to Maine’s laws on the use and sale of lead fishing tackle which can be found on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website. Currently, the use of lead sinkers and unpainted lead jigs less than 2.5 inches long or weighing less than 1 oun ...
The WLA would love to bring back a fun family day like the famous Watchic Lake Regatta. Please fill out our survey to help us gauge interest in activities, races, food, and help us pick a summer Saturday in 2025! We hope to see you there! CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY ...
Its that time of year again… the dam gate was opened on November 1st. Following the opening, the lake level will go down to its winter level (about 18 inches below full pond) over the course of about two to four weeks (depending in part on rainfall). Lowering the lake level prote ...
As we saw in fall 2023, there are Cyanobacteria (“blue-green algae”) aggregating in “scums” on the lake surface in sheltered locations. Cyanobacteria can appear bright green like the first photo (October 2023), or a more muted color like the second photo ( ...
LakeSmart is an education and outreach program that rewards lakefront homeowners who manage their land to protect water quality. This program is free, voluntary, and non-regulatory. The WLA has 5 evaluators trained by Maine Lakes who evaluate and submit recommendations to Maine L ...
The Kiwanis is hosting Operation Ray of Light for a fishing derby on Watchic Lake Friday September 20th. Boats should enter at the Hi-Vu boat launch and will be inspected by certified Maine Boat Inspectors for invasive plants. This is not a WLA sponsored event. ...
September 15-19 is SepticSmart week! This is a national initiative led by the US Environmental Prote...
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Did you receive a native seed packet at the WLA Annual Meeting? Are you interested in learning more...
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