25 June 2015
Lake #40 Bresler
Reservoir, Allen County
It has been 18 days since I have been kayaking; the longest
break I have had since starting my BHAG on November 7
th (not
including my forced shut down during winter). I am eager to be out on the water
kayaking but I wish I were some place more exciting than Bresler Reservoir.
Bresler, at 582 acres, is one of the largest upground reservoirs in northwest
Ohio and is prettier than many but it is still just an upground reservoir. This
is the first of five city of Lima reservoirs on my schedule for the weekend. Standing
at the southwest corner of Bresler, at the intersection of Agerter Road and
Grubb Road, I could see the next reservoir on my paddle list, Williams. If it
were not for my BHAG I would not be kayaking these reservoirs but I am, so I
plan to try to make the best of it.
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| Bresler Reservoir |
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| Upground Bresler Reservoir |
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| Williams Reservoir Right Next Door |
Bresler Reservoir is located approximately 4 miles west of
Lima off Highway 81. The sole boat ramp is located on the east side of the reservoir off Kamp Road. The reservoir has no facilities. There is a 3.5-mile trail
around the reservoir that is popular with walkers.
The reservoir averages 20 to 35 feet deep. There is a large reef on the
southeast corner, near the water outlet, where the water depth is only 10 to 15
feet. Only electric motors are permitted. As I started my paddle, it was a gray day with threats of
thunderstorms. In addition to me, there were three fishermen out on the water.
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| Bresler Reservoir Boat Ramp |
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| Looking West From Boat Ramp |
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| Paddling South From Boat Ramp |
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| Paddling Southwest Toward Water Outlet |
The reason I went so many days without kayaking was that I was
in New York City with my daughter to see her sing at Carnegie Hall. While I was
in New York, I purchased a Statue of Liberty rubber duck for my BHAG. Since
this is my first lake upon my return, it gets to have the special baby duck. I
am naming the duck Carnegie in honor of my daughter’s performance.
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| Baby Duck Carnegie |
I paddled the southwest corner of the reservoir around the reef
area. I wanted to see if I could feel any difference in the depth of the water
simply by paddling over it. I couldn’t. It all felt the same. In addition to
feeling the same, it all looks the same. It was a gloomy day and I still had
Williams Reservoir to go, so I made it a short paddle.
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| Looking North Toward Boat Ramp |
May all your roads end in water,
Mama Duck Mona
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