Jacko Lake Kayak

In the first third of April, the benchland lakes are all ice free and can be paddled. Jacko Lake, Inks Lake, and Pat Lake have good access for a day of spring kayaking. On a sunny morning with little wind I arrived at Jacko Lake and joined the fly fishermen on the lake. The lake was about 2 feet down from previous years so some of the bays are shallow, but we can still stay close enough to the shoreline to stay out of the way and enjoy the views.

Jacko Lake is a favourite and I will probably paddle there several times this year. It takes about 50 – 55 minutes to paddle all the shoreline, including the bays and sometimes I go around once and other times twice. The weather was sunny and warm.

There were ducks and geese on the lake. Killdeer, meadowlarks, magpies, crows, and swallows were also spotted. the large eagle’s nest on the southeast shoreline seemed to be empty. Sandhill cranes flew overhead. The work on the pipeline was done so the area is now much quieter. A few images from the morning on the lake are shared here. All photos taken that day by the author. Click an image for a lightbox view.