By October, there are very few other boats on Paul Lake, but the water in the lake is still warm and if the day is not windy, paddling is still a good activity.   Conditions usually don’t become too cold until mid-November.

The easiest launch is from the beach at the provincial park.   A loop around the whole lake (article) is about 12.5 km.

On this paddling day, silvery light on the east end of the lake greeted me.   For paddlers, the light on the water is part of the scenery.

The sun tried to break through the haze at the marshy east end of the lake.

The south side of the lake has forested steep slopes.   A breeze moved the kayak down the lake toward Gibraltar Rock.

It is always best to check the wind forecast before heading out.   As the winds picked up, the day’s paddle was shortened to about half the lake.   A few more outings in the kayak will end the season so each day on the water is valued.   We may get to do the other end of the lake before the end of fall….

More information:

• Paddling Paul Lake
• Paul Lake Circuit