'Down about three feet': Lake Winnipeg water down significantly compared to years past
CTV
People who were out on Lake Winnipeg over the long weekend may have noticed it was different than usual. Water levels are noticeably lower as drought conditions continue for a second straight year.
People who were out on Lake Winnipeg over the long weekend may have noticed it was different than usual.
Water levels are noticeably lower as drought conditions continue for a second straight year.
"She's down about three feet, compared to what it was," said Richard Bjarnason, who has been a commercial fisherman on the lake since 1962.
It's not just those who use the lake that are paying attention to the dramatic difference.
Peter Kilcollins who lives near the lake said it is much lower compared to years past.
"The water moves, depending on the wind, and when we get a south wind, this will empty this basin out. This was all rocks on the weekend," said Kilcollins.
Two years ago, water levels on Lake Winnipeg were significantly higher.
