Around the Campfire - News from Long Lake Camps Rates

Around the Campfire
with owners Steve and Linda Whitman

The fishing at camp this year was great and the weather cooperated too! Many tales were heard going through camp of the huge fish being taken and the incredible numbers that were being caught, on a given day. Of course the "real big ones" always seemed to avoid the net, but that's fishing!

Owners Steve and Lin

Improvements to camp this year was highlighted by the combining of Wright and Tierney cabins to form a new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom facility that will house up to 12 guests. With a new kitchen and dining area, this camp was a huge hit for the larger groups. Additional outdoor fire places, a roofed guide spot on the point for outdoor cookouts, additional Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, outdoor power availability at more of the docks, and cabin improvements were also made. My wife was busy with completing some of the curtains and decor throughout the camp and several guests had some great things to say, which is always appreciated.

Bill and Dot Butler made it to camp once again this season making it their 57th year coming to Long Lake Camps! Jason Richard and his family did not make it to camp as Jason was called to duty in Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family for his safe return. Jeff Holmes (a previous big fish club winner) and Ed Smith are now both retired and joined us for 5 days this season. Both of them have been in our brochure in past years with their big fish! Denise Lyon had "one of those days" this year with me and is shown in our brochure with one of many! Robin Craig was under the weather this season but still managed to catch a 19½ incher along with her husband Steve who is pictured in our

Our Boat Ramp

brochure. Seems like Robin is always in the hunt for the biggest fish every year and it is just a matter of time before she is a club winner!

Tom Korzec was the Big Fish Club winner for season 2011. He was on a guided trip with me and was on a tear that day catching big fish! His biggest bass measured 21¾ inches and weighed about 7 pounds. His picture will be placed on the lodge wall. Also, he will receive a free day of guiding for two next season, an engraved guide knife and will be featured on our website and the sportsman shows. Congratulations Tom!

Next years camp improvements will include a new roofed pavilion at the common fireplace area, new games for the recreation hall, ability to watch movies for those rainy days at the rec hall, an addition to the upper garage for storage, additional trailer parking, and appliance upgrades at various cabins.

And now for all of you outdoor enthusiasts, the loon is easy to identify, but can anyone tell us how long it can stay submerged and how deep it can go? First person to e-mail or call Amanda with the correct answers will receive a Free T-shirt and Cap! See you next season! Fish on! Steve & The Staff

Amanda our manager
with the Fish
out of Water Group

Cliff with two
Big Lake smallies!

Long Lake Camps

239 Long Lake Camp Road
PO Box 817
Princeton Maine 04668
Telephone: (207)796-2051