Foam on the lake between Welch and mainland

Slickcraft · 09-10-2014, 11:13 AM

Did not notice it in and out yesterday or on the trip in this morning. Will take a close look on the way back out a little later.

Descant · 09-10-2014, 12:47 PM

NHLAKES newsletter answers all sorts of things about our lakes. Here's an article on foam.

http://nhlakes.mylaketown.com/upload...ake%20Foam.pdf

Orion · 09-10-2014, 01:15 PM

It appears that all those algae "dots" suspended in the water are dying and likely causing that.

Slickcraft · 09-10-2014, 03:20 PM

Thread from last year:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=lake+foam

We did see some small patches on the way back to Welch today. As for the striations in the photos, light wind this morning was east to down east so west side of Welch was in the lee. The eddy line wraps around Welch arching toward Locks island, the foam distributed in windrows.

Merrymeeting · 09-10-2014, 06:52 PM

I started on a "bucket list" item for me this month...learning to scuba dive. Taking lessons on Winni. I have to say its been disconcerting to see the amount of gelatinous algae on the bottom in the area where I've been training.

Other than fresh water mussels, no aquatic life in the area. One fish in 2 days of diving. Only clumps of algae as far as the eye can see.

Something needs to change or the future is not looking good.

nhcatrider · 09-11-2014, 12:16 PM

Clarke point?

RLW · 09-11-2014, 10:04 PM

pointofview, I was just browsing through the forum and noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum after joining back in January 2009. We are glad that you have come aboard and joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Great to see ya back to posting. It is always nice to see older members (Not in age) coming and joining in.

Merrymeeting · 09-12-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nhcatrider

Clarke point?

Close, just off Little Barndoor Island.

Rich · 09-12-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

I started on a "bucket list" item for me this month...learning to scuba dive. Taking lessons on Winni. I have to say its been disconcerting to see the amount of gelatinous algae on the bottom in the area where I've been training.

Other than fresh water mussels, no aquatic life in the area. One fish in 2 days of diving. Only clumps of algae as far as the eye can see.

Something needs to change or the future is not looking good.

I'm not an authority, but I have been diving since about 1983. The few fresh water lakes and ponds I've dove in were about the same. Unless you dive on a wreck, there is just not much to see. Mostly a mud or sand bottom, but not much that looks alive.

If you want to see a lot of wildlife, dive in the ocean. Up here in New England we have some great ocean diving, there is a LOT to see. Even more to see than in the Carribean. The Carribean has clearer water, but it seems like a desert in comparison to diving in New England.

Want to see even more? Go on a New England night dive! A lot of critters come out at night!

ApS · 09-12-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

It appears that all those algae "dots" suspended in the water are dying and likely causing that.

Those algae "dots" (Gloeotrichia echinulata) are further apart below the surface, and have definitely dropped in number.

Less than a week ago, they started to accumulate on the surface and I wondered if they had started to become a poisonous mat of blue-green algae.

But perhaps this time of year, the foam is made up of their disintegrating protoplasm.

pointofview · 09-13-2014, 07:25 AM

Funny thing it only lasted that 1 day and in only that area. I was out in the boat later that afternoon and saw nothing, anywhere. Maybe it was those nude bathers at Ellacoya!

Slickcraft · 09-13-2014, 08:27 AM

It's still around, location shifts with the wind. Near Belknap point this morning, Thursday evening it was just off the west shore of Welch.

Orion · 09-13-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

It's still around, location shifts with the wind. Near Belknap point this morning, Thursday evening it was just off the west shore of Welch.

Just maybe..... it's .......The Blob!!

09-10-2014, 12:47 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,422 Thanks: 1,368 Thanked 1,638 Times in 1,070 Posts	NHLAKES says NHLAKES newsletter answers all sorts of things about our lakes. Here's an article on foam. http://nhlakes.mylaketown.com/upload...ake%20Foam.pdf

09-10-2014, 01:15 PM	#3
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	suspended algae It appears that all those algae "dots" suspended in the water are dying and likely causing that.

09-11-2014, 10:04 PM	#7
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*pointofview,* I was just browsing through the forum and noticed that you are fairly new to *posting* on the forum after joining back in January 2009. We are glad that you have come aboard and joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. Great to see ya back to posting. It is always nice to see older members (Not in age) coming and joining in. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits. Last edited by RLW; 09-13-2014 at 10:46 AM.

09-10-2014, 11:13 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,320 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,104 Times in 961 Posts	Did not notice it in and out yesterday or on the trip in this morning. Will take a close look on the way back out a little later.

09-10-2014, 03:20 PM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,320 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,104 Times in 961 Posts	Thread from last year: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=lake+foam We did see some small patches on the way back to Welch today. As for the striations in the photos, light wind this morning was east to down east so west side of Welch was in the lee. The eddy line wraps around Welch arching toward Locks island, the foam distributed in windrows.

09-10-2014, 06:52 PM	#5
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I started on a "bucket list" item for me this month...learning to scuba dive. Taking lessons on Winni. I have to say its been disconcerting to see the amount of gelatinous algae on the bottom in the area where I've been training. Other than fresh water mussels, no aquatic life in the area. One fish in 2 days of diving. Only clumps of algae as far as the eye can see. Something needs to change or the future is not looking good.

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09-11-2014, 12:16 PM	#6
nhcatrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 167 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	Clarke point?

09-13-2014, 07:25 AM	#11
pointofview Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gilford and Tuftonboro Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Funny thing it only lasted that 1 day and in only that area. I was out in the boat later that afternoon and saw nothing, anywhere. Maybe it was those nude bathers at Ellacoya!

09-13-2014, 08:27 AM	#12
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,320 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,104 Times in 961 Posts	It's still around, location shifts with the wind. Near Belknap point this morning, Thursday evening it was just off the west shore of Welch.