Abrupt Wind Change

[freebird18]

Fishing Wednesday off Wilson trolled out to 360 FOW and had smooth water entire way. Started in at 220 after finally getting good down temp. Trolled for about 3 hours with same condition and then slight wind  arose out of the East. Picked up and decided to run to Power plant and finish the day trolling west with winds at the stern. As I was motoring east saw what appeared to me a scum lone about 700 hundred yards in front of me. Slowed down to check for marks but as I got closer it was not a scum line but a wide path of rippling water about 3 to 400 yards wide. I could not see it's length as it extended beyond my field of vision. As I passed thru and came out the other side the wind instantly started blowing from the west. Within minutes the sea condition changed to 2 to 3 ft seas and began to see breakers starting. Decided to turn South and head toward shallower water to calmer water but winds continued to pick up in intensity. I felt they were easily 20 + MPH and increasing. Headed to piers and when I approached Trees were by now bending over. Entered harbor and was difficult steering at No Wake speed. Made it back to launch and winds continued to increase. Forecast that day said light and variable SSE.  It was the quickest I have ever experienced on Ontario having fished on it since Mid 70's. Has anyone ever experienced such a condition. I can only imagine how rough it could have gotten further offshore. I typically keep an eye on the clouds on horizon to monitor any potential issues or changes that I could prepare for. No such indicator was present. as clouds high in sky weren't moving at all. This wind shear or whatever it was apparently was below the clouds and limited in width along shoreline. Crazy experience for sure. Anyone ever experienced the same. Did catch a bunch of steelhead, but not a single King out deep. I assume the Kings are in closer staging.

[Sundaze]

We had that happen about 20 years ago outside fair haven and west nine mile point.  Weather service actually had time to put up a marine warning.  The winds were about 40 miles in front of a thunderstorm .  Blues sky and no clouds.

[RH93]

I've gotten caught by a sneaky south wind in Mexico Bay. I make it a habit now to check my Windy app every hour or so while on the water. 

[LongLine]

The lake is almost famous for "freeky" winds Mid-Sept on.  I've seen it go from slight ripple to 6 ft'rs in less than an hour.