Even if Grace isn't much bigger than the rock bass she pulled in, there is nothing like catching your very first fish! Luckily Dad was there to bait the hook, and to gently remove the rock bass and release him back into the lake for another child to catch!
There are plenty of bigger fish in the lake -- with over 300 miles of shoreline and depths dropping to close to 300 feet in places, this is big water, and a haven for trout. The Andrew Daniels Fish Stewardship Program is currently working to improve spawning beds and restore streams. This is an intiative to commemorate the memory of one of the most dedicated fishermen ever seen on our lake: Andrew always knew where the fish were. As part of their program they have produced a great 'fish ruler' that goes on the gunnel of the boat, letting you easily tell which fish are 'big enough', and which fish should go back into the water. Sometimes, it's the big ones that need to get away, in order to continue to spawn and keep the fish population healthy! These rulers, along with posters showing all our Lake of Bays fish, can be purchased at local stores and marinas.
Pierre's uncle Jamie helped him pull this pike out of the Oxtongue River on their first day here at Bondi. It might be bigger than Grace's rock bass, but for excitement, we think they were pretty much equal.
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