Judy,
Just wanted to let you know how much we all appreciated the hospitality again provided at Uchi Lake!!
We had a great time and caught plenty of fish, it is obvious that your conservation efforts have paid off over the years. We did not do a very good job updating your fish board, so I will summarize.
Biggest Walleyes-
31-1/4″ John Roberts
31″ Steve Daniels
28″ plus-4
27″ plus-7
Abundant amount of fish between 25″ and 27″.
Biggest Northerns-
40″ Dave Grant
36″ Jeff Olson
More northerns caught between 23″ and 27″’s than in the past.
We have been coming up for 20+years now and the fishing continues to be outstanding and get’s better every year. We had some new folks in our group this year and they all commented on how they had the time of there life. The fishing obviously is our drive, the camaraderie is what keeps us coming back.
Looking forward to our 2011 trip!!
Thanks to you and your crew!!
The Grant Party

Judy,
I have to tell you — you have the most pleasant guests I’ve ever come across. I told you last year how much time Bill Duran spent talking with me about your camp and the fishing. I also exchanged e-mails with Walt at the time, and he was also very helpful. I sent him an e-mail over the weekend to let him know that I was, in fact, going to Uchi this year and to thank him again for taking the time to share information with me. He responded by offering to e-mail or fax me a copy of a map of the lake marked with the spots where they did well. These guys are really sportsmen in the true sense of the word - just great guys. I’m really looking forward to seeing Bill next week. Looking forward to seeing you as well. Thanks for all your help leading up to our trip.
Roger
I’ve been rattling on and on about the wildlife at Uchi , more so than usual. It’s just that there is so much activity going on, I feel I have to share it with you. This is one of the most unique pictures I’ve seen of a cow moose with her baby - photographed by Dave Vaughn. The same Dave that released a 29 inch walleye yesterday, then his buddy a 45 inch northern.
The Castro party also had a 45 incher on their line but it got away before getting a picture. I’m still having trouble getting my guests to post their fishing reports as the days just fly by and we run out of time. Still trying, still trying and still trying……..



Laverne was all ready to fly into Uchi this week when he became ill and ultimately had to return home. Luckily he is well and in no pain, other than the pain that he feels when not at Uchi fishing with his buddies. So I just wanted to let him know we all miss him but also to show off Dave Vaughn’s 29 inch walleye - caught yesterday afternoon.
If that wasn’t enough, Dave Stewart (part of Laverne’s group) caught a northern that they guestimate to be at least 45 inches long. This was the second northern of that size in one day ,as the Castro party had a 45 incher on their line as well.
Check the blog page Laverne as I try to post each day. Dave Vaughn captured the most beautiful picture I’ve seen as you can see on the blog page. Take care my friend and stay healthy.

Well, well, well….after posting my last blog the partridge eggs have hatched and mom has left the nest with her babies. This is all that was left behind. You can see that two did not survive however mom has 11 to look after as it is. She won’t be far away but guaranteed she will be far enough so as to protect her young

Cheryl, Phil and Scott Hildebrand brought to my attention two more additions to the Uchi Family. Here is another picture of eggs but this time their loon eggs - look closely to see the nest tucked under the shrubs.

So much excitement on Uchi Lake this year. Cheryl was lucky enough to capture a cow moose with her calf following closely behind as they exit the lake.

And mother partridge was just spotted by Walt as they waddled past his cabin. Walt is a darn good photographer so I anticipate receiving some nice pics of them throughout this week.
Nestled in the bush beside cabin #4 is a mother partrige sitting on her nest protecting her 11 small eggs. She’s been on the nest for roughly 2 weeks now. Every once in a while we silently go down to see if there is any progress made. She doesn’t even flinch, not a feather moves. We are quite excited to see her babies successfully join the rest of the world. It should be any day now.

Our second family addition is a nest of chicks conveniently or not so conveniently tucked away in our minnow shed. You can bet that mom and dad stay very close and get pretty excited whenever we enter the shed. The chicks are just getting feathers now but still too young to do anything on their own. Larry was careful when taking the picture of their nest, after all, the parents of the chicks have claimed the shed as “their home” for the time being.

“Click on pictures to get a larger view”
“This is definitely paradise” quoted from Jay, a guest who has fished Uchi Lake for 30 years. Jay and I sat in the lodge porch enjoying a hot cup of coffee and I asked him to compare the fishing on Uchi from then until now. He and his group of friends/family were unanimous that the fishing has gotten plenty better. Now that’s a testimony and I am extremely proud that I have had the privilege in taking part to protect such a jewel of a fishery.
We have a couple of new groups in camp who are a delight to be around, enjoying the hospitality, the serene mornings and getting to know the hotspots.
The Hogenson party is back and what can I say? They brighten the room with their many jokes and laughter, kidding one another constantly. They’re having no problems catching fish as I see mark has released a 27 inch walleye which is posted on the Wall of Fame.
Shorelunch is just over as I sit here gazing out the window watching the gulls surround the camp boat, on its way back to camp. Must get some work done before dinner hour.
It’s been a busy morning and I would like to invite you to visit the following pages for your positive feedback.
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Please check our posts regularly as youtube will be updated with brand new 2009 video shortly. You can always check this blog page for updates.
Email me with any questions. Take the time to make comments. Thank you and have a great day!!!
Yes, I said it. March is here, weather is beautiful and the snow is melting ( a little)!!
So what did you think about the game this past Sunday. That was quite a goal the US made on Canada in the final seconds of the third period. Actually it was quite a game overall and being Canadian eh, I sure found it exciting to watch. Congrats goes to both teams!!!! I just have to say it …..Go….Canada……Go. It’s the patriotism in me.
Enough said, the Olympics are over and as enjoyable as the events were, they are still not comparable to FISHING. Most weeks have been booked but I still have a few spots so don’t delay in contacting me as our phone lines and email are open 24/7 for your convenience.
I got out for a little ice fishing for walleye, here on the local lakes this weekend - not a bite. It didn’t matter though, keeping company with great friends and the sheer privilege of enjoying our great Canadian outdoors was all I needed.
March will be a busy month getting ready for your visits. There’s a lot of planning and organizing to do before your arrival to ensure every detail is looked after. My famous last words…..”We not only talk the talk, but we walk the walk”.
Hello Everyone!!
Sportshows have been completed and back safe and sound in Sioux Lookout. Thanks to all of you who have called with new reservations. This looks like a busy season. Just can’t wait to get started.
The television show has been aired and I’ve received a copy. I’ll be sure to share it with everybody once we’re up at Uchi. I still can’t believe that Judy actually went fishing. When you see it, neither will you (ha,ha)
Just opened an account with YouTube. My website designer and I are working on submitting information so please feel free to offer your comments.
So what do you think about the Olympics - eh? It looks as if Canada and the United States are dominating the events. Hope all are enjoying the games as much as I.
Brenda is in town for a visit with family. Sure looking forward to her return to Uchi this summer. She always managed to put a smile on everybody’s face. Bertha just called and already pressuring me for fly into Uchi dates. Bless Her Heart.
Stay warm and stay tuned. Maybe next it’ll be twitter. You never know
Remember these sunsets. Oh yeh.
