Walleye fingerlings being released into Bobs Lake

Massive boost to Walleye population in Bobs Lake

Mid-September the GBCLA received a call about a surplus of Walleye fingerlings. By the end of the month, we gave over 30,000 of them a home. Full story from our Director of Fisheries in the Fall edition of our members’ Lakeviews Magazine. For a look at the days’ events, check out this video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19Z5LFmcd5/?mibextid=wwXIfr Lakeviews Magazine is one of the …

GBCLA yellow hazard buoys

Lake Buoys: Out for the Season, But Boating Safety Never Takes a Break

The GBCLA’s yellow hazard buoys have been removed from Bobs and Crow Lakes for the season. Each year, dedicated volunteers place more than 60 marine-grade buoys to help boaters identify dangerous rocks and shoals throughout our lakes. With the buoys now out of the water, it’s especially important to navigate with care. Water levels fluctuate throughout the season, changing the …

Walleye Habitat: Christmas Trees with RVCA

Two weeks ago, GBCLA volunteers teamed up with RVCA to place Christmas trees at select locations in Bobs and Crow Lakes to create sheltered habitat for Walleye. Spring monitoring will help us see how the project is progressing. Shout out to our Director of Fisheries, Dan Kano, for his dedication to our lakes and their inhabitants. Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ZzxV5Ppy/?mibextid=wwXIf

Fire Pump Subsidy Program for Cottage Owners

The Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association is excited to launch a new program to help groups of cottage owners purchase a fire pump to better protect their properties. Thanks to the generous support of the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation, each pump will receive a $1,500 subsidy towards the total cost of $3,586.44. What Is Included? The selected fire …

2026 AGM Report by President Lynn Watson

Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association hosts a successful AGM. On Sunday last, members of the Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association (GBCLA) gathered together and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the Catholic Women’s League at Glendower Hall. Mayor Ron Vandewal and Councillors, Steve Pegrum and Adam Turcotte along with representatives of the Ontario Provincial Police, the Rideau Valley …