Hopkinton Lake with Steve & Doug

On Saturday I went to Hopkinton Lake with my friends Steve and Doug. The plan was to try to find a way from the lake to the Contoocook River. Steve and Doug met me at my house around 9 AM and we were in the water by 9:30.

The day started cold but quickly warmed up to around 65 degrees which felt much warmer in the direct sunshine. All of us were in shorts and short sleeved shirts, which isn't bad for October in New Hampshire. For those of you not from this area, it could just as easily be snowing in October, instead of warm sunshine and puffy clouds.

Steve gave thanks to the kayaking gods for our good fortune. Ater a couple of lazy hours floating and shooting the breeze about everything and nothing, we decided to look for the access to the Contoocook River. We were unsuccessful because of a very large dam (which incidentally, is the reason for Hopkinton Lake). So, with our original plan sunk so to speak, we decided to just stay where we were. Doug tried casting his fly rod but was not successful this time out. I think the day was good for the fish as well! We stayed at the lake for about 4 hours. I can honestly say that this was the best day of kayaking I have had yet. Good Friends, good weather, good times were had by all. Thanks for reading. Enjoy the photos.