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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-29, Page 41Page 13 — Stops Strong (Tfte aVay '94 — A hook, a line, the sun, the sky beckons anglers Peace and quiet The rivers and lakes of Huron County provide some of the best fishing there is. The picturesque scenery is the perfect backdrop for relaxation. A hook and a line, the sun and the sky, the picturesque shoreline and crisp sparkling water. For the angler, visiting Huron County is an experience. Within a few miles are the cool and cold water fish communities of Lake Huron, the cold water fish of rivers and streams and the warm water fish of smaller inland lakes, rivers and streams. The Lake Huron fishery consists of species like rainbow trout, chinook and cohoe salmon as well as yellow perch, small mouth bass and walleye. At the mouths of the Bayfield, Maitland and Nine Mile Rivers is a signficant sports fishery for migratory spawning species during mid March to the end of May for rainbow and September to October for chinook, salmon and rainbow. These cold water species are found six to 10 miles offshore during the summer months. Yellow perch, smallmouth bass and sunfish are taken from late spring to early fall along the entire shoreline. Most fishing for these species takes place on piers and at river mouths. During the spring, both smell and suckers are netted along the lakeshore and in the mouths of many streams. The launching areas on Lake Huron are both privately and publicly maintained, so a launching fee may be charged. Depending on weather conditions, small boats may be launched in the mouth of the Nine Mile River at Port Albert or carried over the beach to the lake. As much of the property is privately owned, permission should always be obtained. All cold water river and stream fish prefer water with mid-summer temperatures of less than 20°C (68°F). These spring fed streams are concentrated in a belt from Bayfield, at Lake Huron inland through to Wingham. The warm water river and lake fish are generally found in water where summer temperatures exceed 20°C. Lakelet Lake, near Clifford, Lake Wawanosh and the Morrison Dam, as well as the main river sections of the Maitland and Bayfield Rivers represent the most significant areas for this type of fishing. Winter fishing is commonly practised on Lakelet Lake as well as the mouths of the Continued on page 14 Casual Country Dining in an inviting atmosphere. Hwy. 4 South of Wingham Minutes north of Blyth Festival Wingham 357-4484 z Varied architectural styles to see Continued from page 12 distinctive seniors residence and nursing home. The Britton House sits at 12 Church St. Built in 1871, the large two storey house has many Victorian decorative details despite its Georgian proportions. Located kitty comer from each other on Goderich St. are the Northside United and First Presbyterian churches. Then just a little further east is the Pinkney House, which was originally constructed in 1846. Back to Main St. and north you will find the Horthy Residence. Built in 1872, the buff-brick home is an example of a one-and- a-half storey centre gable, centre hall Ontario farmhouse. This style, along with the cottage, is becoming recognized as the province's original vernacular architecture. At the north end of town on the comer of Duke and East William Streets is the building once known as the "Crystal Palace" because of its large crystal windows. The Round House, built in 1902, is an example of a two-storey octagonal exhibition hall.The first fair was held there in September 1902 and the building is still being used as part of the fairgrounds today. Working back towards the park you will come to Victoria St and St. James Roman Catholic Church before finishing the tour at the Cardno Music Hall and Tower. By the end of the tour you will have passed 20 provincially designated heritage properties and the entire Main St, which has also received provincial designation as a Heritage Conservation District Scrimgeour's Food Market “A Part of Your Neighbourhood” Owned and Operated by Don and Lenore Scrimgeour and family we welcome visitors to Blyth and extend an invitation to come in and see us. - Well stocked, expanded produce area - Good variety fresh and processed meats - Special Cuts eg. - steaks and roasts - Our own Homemade Country Style Sausage - Our own Homemade Beef Patties - Good selection Boxed Meats - An expanded in-store bakery and deli area - Friendly, Courteous Staff - Carry-out Service - In-town Delivery Service - Express Desk for faster service 1-8 items - Soup and Sandwich to go - All Occasion Cakes to order - Lots of free parking - Open 6 days a week 8:30 - 6:00 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. BLYTH 523-4551