Weather , Bugs and People

To anyone local in Jackman or anyone who has been there in mid-May:

A small group of us are planning on coming that way the week of May 15 and would like to know about the weather, if the bugs ,(mosquitoes, flies, etc.), are out yet and how busy is the area at that time? Will there be plenty of camp sites available out on the lakes?

Any help and advice will be appreciated.

Thanks, LtArt@Uniontel.net

Weather , Bugs and People

I have never been to Jackman for an outdoors trip, I have only driven through so hopefully someone local will chime in, I am in the far eastern part of the state. I have, however, taken a fishing trip every year mid May a bit north of here. The weather and the bugs can be vary greatly. As a general rule it can still get quite cold at night that time of year and could make for cold camping. It should not be crowded and whatever campsites there are (I do not know specifics about the campsites in that area) should not be full. It also will quite likely rain some, over half of our trips since we started 10 years ago have been affected by rainy days but we make the best of it. Jackman is much farther north then where I go and therefore will be colder. Average temps for Jackman for that time of year are mid 50%26#39;s in the day and mid 30%26#39;s at night. It is very possible to have a night with frost or below freezing.

The bugs will depend on the weather pattern before your arrival. If it is still fairly cold there will not be a lot of bugs. They are just getting started here each year when we go, we have had bad years and good years with the bugs but they will certainly not be as bad as a they will be a few weeks later. You did not specify that you will be fishing but I made that inference I guess. Do not let my statements deter you if you are looking for a hardy outdoor adventure you will not be disappointed.