...Stormy Lake kayak circumnavigation.

THE ROUTE: Circumnavigation of Stormy Lake via kayak.
DISTANCE: ~5.6 miles
TIME: ~2 hours
TERRAIN: Flat water with some chop at the south end of the lake.

Kestral and paddle ready for the circumnavigation.

The heavy weed beds around the southeast edge of the lake.

Another picture of the weed beds.

Kestral amongst the lily pads of Stormy Lake.

A narrow passage between a small island and the mainland. It was about 6-8 inches deep.

Self-portrait with the bow of Kestral at the end of the circumnavigation.

I took the kayak out to Stormy Lake this morning in perfect summer conditions. The sun was shining and there wasn't much more than a slight breeze to stir the water. It was very nice.

I started paddling and two hours later I was back at the boat ramp the circumnavigation complete. Along the way I saw several mergansers, a mallard, a loon, and a cow moose with a newborn calf. There were also some canoe campers at the Stormy Lake tent site. The time passed so quickly that I thought of going around again, but, alas, I loaded everything back into the truck and headed home, happy with an early morning...Stormy Lake kayak circumnavigation.