Only 0.14” of gauge catch this week, but conditions are more or less near normal.  With cold recent temperatures, ice is forming in the coves on the Pascoag Reservoir and starting to extend into the main parts of the lake.  Still a ways to go before getting out for ice fishing or skating.  Winter birds like blue jays, chickadees, wood peckers and nuthatches are out in abundance.  Fire danger is still posted as Low at George Washington state park