It's time to put a misconception to rest. After speaking with a guy who worked for the Minnesota DNR for over 30 years, I can tell you that both the may fly hatch and algae bloom are a sign of fertiliy and very good indicators of a HEALTHY LAKE. I was told that the time to worry is when you don't see any may flies and there is no algae. I got him to write down the scientific explanation of it all last summer, but I can't remember where I put it of course. However, the short version is that it's a good thing and more of a mental block for anglers to get over than anything else. The fish are still there. The fish still have to feed.
Also, I've seen the algae bloom in Saskaskong much, much, much worse in the 12 summers I've spent on the lake. People have told me that it's been bad is some spots and not so bad in others, since it started in July.
Temps cooled off a bit today too. Around 80 or so was the most it got to and it looks like it is going to be reasonable in the forecast for awhile now.
Half inch of rain Wednesday night (20th) as well. Still very dry though, no open fires allowed and they don't reccomment fires or any kind on the islands.
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