News

SOLitude Lake Management visited Lake Gerry on June 13th, 2022 to evaluate the success of our restoration efforts and to perform a Lake Muck Treatment. 

We discussed the muck treatments, lily pad spraying and additional methods to improve the lake's ecosystem.   We are also working on a proposal to remove the floating islands of muck and lily pads that are appearing. 

Due to some unfortunate medical issues, Erich K. has officially stepped down as President of the Lake Gerry Association. To meet the Lake Gerry Association Board obligations, Pauline S. as vice-president, has assumed the role of acting President of the Lake Gerry Association.

We want to take a moment to thank Erich for his hard work and dedication to making Lake Gerry a better place. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him soon.

Adopt-a-GrassCarp

2021 - Adopt-a-Carp Program

Grass Carp are used in Lake Gerry to help us control the vegetation that grows in the lake. Our grass carp are specially bred and unable to reproduce in a lake such as Lake Gerry. Grass carp will consume up to 3 times their body weight in vegetation a day. The grass carp are being added to Lake Gerry based on our lake quality assessments and recommendations from our lake management service.

The average life-span of a grass carp is between 8 to 10 years with some living up to 20 in optimal conditions. It takes a year or so for a grass carp to reach its consumption potential. It is important that we stock Lake Gerry gradually with grass carp over the next few years and create a long-term management plan for them and weed control in the lake to help prevent it from becoming overgrown again.

Thank you for the very generous contributions made this year to our " adopt a grass carp " program. Marc was able to get a better price on the grass carp- allowing us to purchase six additional fish. A total of 47 grass carp will be introduced to Lake Gerry this year. Thank you Marc and all contributors.

Greetings Lake Gerry Association!

It is with great anticipation that we greet our 2022 season. We had a productive and positive 2021 season! Thank you to all that gave and volunteered. We accomplished so many great things.  2022 is already shaping up to be another fruitful year.

Be sure to read all the new updates and information regarding Solitude. We are in such a good place with all we have done. We should be able to enjoy the ever-evolving quality of our lake. We will be addressing next steps at our meetings. 

Please be sure to keep checking our website for all news and information. This last year our meeting attendance was remarkable. Many great ideas and opinions were expressed and helped to shape what turned out to be a most productive season.

It is with great sadness that we must acknowledge those who have left us this past year, Olga Hover, Leo Leonhard and John Beebe. On June 19th there will be a Celebration of Life for John Beebe from 1pm to 3pm at the Charles Kelley Pavilion. They will be greatly missed. In addition, Paul Dropp has left the fold. He now resides at the Oxford Vets Home. We wish him well and his presence will be missed.

We have many events planned for this season please stay tuned!  Meetings, Raffles, Picnics will all be listed on the website and on our bulletin board at the pavilion!  Let’s make this our best season ever! Go LGA!

- Pauline

Newsletters and the Annual Membership packets have been mailed to all past-members. If you did not receive one, please find the new 2021 Membership form on this website, print, fill it out and return it. Return your membership application by April 30th and be entered to win a free-membership.

Along with your membership, please consider adding a little extra for the Lake Preservation Fund, Pavilion Fund, Fish Fund or the General fund to help with expenses this year and into the future. We have some great projects planned and we can only do them with your continued support.

Thank you!

In order to save on postage and printing, the Lake Gerry Association is now offering digital/online versions of many of the membership documents including membership applications and newsletters. 

The application can be found on our new Lake Gerry website

Lake Gerry Association Members, watch your mailboxes over the next couple days as we present to you several updated or new by-laws to be added this year. Please read, vote and mail back as soon as possible.

This vote will include:  Updating By-Laws to include:  Mission statement,  Code-of-Conduct for members, Fee-Schedule

It is very important you fill out and return the ballots as soon as possible to have your voices heard. 

The Lake Gerry Association Board is pleased to announce the results of our mail-in Vote.

The measure to increase the yearly Membership dues to $250.00/year was approved.

The Measure to insure the docks located on Lake Gerry Association access lanes was passed.

The measure to transfer ownership of Franklin, Gray and Scouten access lanes was passed.

Through the coordination of the Lake Gerry Association, members, and generous donations from our members, we are happy to show you a preview of the new signs that will be placed at the entrances of the lake on Charles Kelley Road.

The above photo is a mock-up of what the new engraved signs will look like once they are installed when the winter weather breaks this spring.

Many thanks to those who are helping to improve our lake community!

The Lake Gerry Association Members voted this fall to allow ice fishing on Lake Gerry for the 2020/2021 season. There are a few rules that apply:

An ice fishing pass is required for members and guests. This allows us to easily identify those who belong on the lake vs. those who do not. Passes may be picked up from a Lake Gerry Association Officer or by contacting the association.

Gas (petroleum, natural or other hydrocarbons) are prohibited on the lake. This includes powered augers, saws, drills and such. Use of hand augers is permitted.

No vehicles are permitted on the lake.

For your safety please assure ice is thick enough and make sure family or friends know where you are.

Please follow NYS fishing rules on limits and seasons.

Have Fun! Stay safe, stay warm and stay healthy this winter!