For Your Information
Welcome to our FYI page. Here, you will find information on various BBLCA related issues, and news about the Kawartha region and Big Bald Lake. Please check back often for updates, as this page is updated regularly with the information important to cottagers around the lake!
Have you read an interesting magazine article or an article in a local paper that is an important issue to cottagers? Contact us and let us know!
Fishing Information
Ice Fishing Opens in the Kawarthas! Effective January 1, 2010, you can now fish year round for the following species: crappie, sunfish, yellow perch, and northern pike.
Click HERE for a complete listing of fishing seasons in the Kawarthas
Transfer Station (Dump) Information
The Buckhorn transfer station (a.k.a. dump) is located at 3166 County Rd. 36. Operating Hours are as follows:
Summer (Victoria Day to Thanksgiving)
Wed. 8:00am - 4:30pm
Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat. 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sun. 12:00pm - 8:00pmWinter (Thanksgiving to Victoria Day)
Wed. 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat. 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sun. 12:00pm - 5:00pmGOOGLE MAP TO THE TRANSFER STATION
Pleasure Craft Operators Cards
As of September 15th, 2009, you are required to possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card if you operate any type of powered vessel.
The process to obtain a Card is straightforward. A mark of at least 75% must be achieved on a Transport Canada accredited exam. The exam can be taken in-person, as part of a boating safety course, or online at a website such as www.boatsmartexam.com.
Once completed, your Card is good for life!
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