Author Topic: Hunter's Lake-Sullivan County?? (Read 16102 times)

GrnDay33 · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 07:34 PM »

No problem man, I haven't fished Hunters in a while as I seem to have a curse there. Been there 100 times or more and been skunked like 85% of the time...lol My dad used to take me there all the time talking about how he caught 100 trout one day with my Pop. And I think he must have been dreaming this because we never catch jack!! On occasion i got into some gills or dink perch but never any numbers or size. So now I pretty much refuse to drive up there when my Dad suggests.

Loggy · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 07:05 AM »

I only have fished Hunters for trout & caught a few mostly down at dam over the years but have done much better in the Loyalsock. Never have ice fished there but due to no ice in my area around home plan to fish Hunters & RV. Just wish it wasn't a 3 1/2 hour drive. Pulling our shortly for my Sullivan County camp & will post conditions up there when back next week w/pics etc. Spoke to Dave at Hillsgrove Store this morn & he hasnt heard of anyone fishing Hunters & doubts very much if enuff ice there due to warm weather conditions. Thnx again for input...

Team Disaster · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:51 PM »

Thanks for the updates guys, Loggy we are not headed up this weekend due to conditions. Good luck hope you smoke a deer. We are gonna plan to go up last weekend January.

dogass · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 01:05 PM »

:cookoo:was up last weekend 45 deg. sunday morn the pond by our cabin had skinn ice and were 3 miles from lopez so i dont think theirs enough ice there

Loggy · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 03:13 PM »

Got by Hunter's Lake Thurs(1/12) eve and about 1"-2" hard ice at best in some areas i cked with many open/soft spots along shore. NO SAFE ICE in any areas cked. Likely snow covered now after Friday nite's 3". Gonna be just a lil while yet. Flintlock hunted Friday & today till Noon. Didn't smoke a deer but great trip nevertheless.

Coupla pics I took:

dkfry · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 03:36 PM »

I appreciate the report Loggy. I never fished Hunters but I've been up at the lake a couple times. Like you I have a drive as well. Looks like a may be good to go next weekend. Good luck with the smoke stick.

Loggy · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 06:38 PM »

Quote from: dkfry on Jan 14, 2012, 03:36 PM

I appreciate the report Loggy. I never fished Hunters but I've been up at the lake a couple times. Like you I have a drive as well. Looks like a may be good to go next weekend. Good luck with the smoke stick.

Your much welcome dkfry. Once I get out fishing will also share fishing reports with folks here. I have no problem whatsoever sharing specific lake ice conditions plus specific lake fishing reports...in fact it's pleasure sharing helpful info with fellow sportsman. IMO...it's what this is all bout!!

Of course...you will have to get out on the lake & look for those elusive & constantly changing hot spots!!

nickh · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 07:09 PM »

first one on hunters today and first one to catch a fish on hunters never did that befor it was good to be on the ice ice was 3-4in good luck

boz24 · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 08:23 PM »

Bet you had a great fishing partner to help you enjoy your day?!? Great Pickerel today Nick! Had a great time, and ran into an great Fish Commission Officer! He was friendly, and very easy to talk to! All in all, I had a great day on First Ice, and enjoyed the time together......Thanks for getting me HOOKED!

Pics to follow....

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/boz24/DSC07031.jpg

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/boz24/DSC07053.jpg

Jamie

Loggy · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 06:29 AM »

Thanks for first Hunter's Lake report guys!!

Those 10-15 degrees temps since Thurs sure helped fer sure. See it's 10 there right now in Hillsgrove valley being likely even lower up on top!!!! Exactly whut we need.

Look fwd to your pics Jamie...

boz24 · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 07:12 AM »

Loggy-

We just used minnows and wax worms. The Pickerel was caught on a tip up on a minnow....probably in about 5 feet or less. I am new to all of this, so it was a blast just being out, and learning from my guide....Nick.

Jamie

Team Disaster · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 12:10 PM »

Thanks for the update Jamie, glad to hear there is ice even better to hear you had a blast. We hope to be coming up last weekend in January! Tight lines

Loggy · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 04:32 PM »

Quote from: boz24 on Jan 15, 2012, 07:12 AM

Loggy-

We just used minnows and wax worms. The Pickerel was caught on a tip up on a minnow....probably in about 5 feet or less. I am new to all of this, so it was a blast just being out, and learning from my guide....Nick.

Jamie

Thanks for the tips & report Jamie!!! Nice pickerel there Nick!!

Hope to see ya on the ice this season.

chicknwsl · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 06:25 AM »

Quote from: boz24 on Jan 14, 2012, 08:23 PM

Bet you had a great fishing partner to help you enjoy your day?!? Great Pickerel today Nick! Had a great time, and ran into an great Fish Commission Officer! He was friendly, and very easy to talk to! All in all, I had a great day on First Ice, and enjoyed the time together......Thanks for getting me HOOKED!

Pics to follow....

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/boz24/DSC07031.jpg

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/boz24/DSC07053.jpg

Jamie

This is the only lake I have seen the fish com.. @

slatts79 · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 04:39 PM »

A buddy was at Hunters today for about 4 hrs. Got skunked! Said there was still about 4" at the dam. He didn't venture out too far to check thickness elsewhere.
Been checked by Fish Comm. a few times at Hunters but it's been a few years. Back in the late 70's & early 80's used to get checked all the time at Hunters, Rose Valley and Little Pine Dam.

Loggy · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 07:51 AM »

Anyone know current Hunter's Lake ice conditions? Thinkin of making a 3.5hr trip up to my Sullivan County camp this coming Thurs-Sat for a lil fishing(hopefully). Won't have a flintlock hunt option this trip so sure hopin to hit the ice!!

Thanks!!

deadcold · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 12:26 PM »

I used to have a cabin right outside hillsgrove. Fished hunters often back then. Never really did that great but I did hit the trout a couple times. In fact, I once had a trout that was unhooked jump out of one of my holes onto the ice. Something must have been hot on its tail. I know there are some nice walleyes in there, I saw them on an underwater camera. DC

Loggy · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 21, 2012, 05:33 PM »

Quote from: deadcold on Jan 21, 2012, 12:26 PM

I used to have a cabin right outside hillsgrove. Fished hunters often back then. Never really did that great but I did hit the trout a couple times. In fact, I once had a trout that was unhooked jump out of one of my holes onto the ice. Something must have been hot on its tail. I know there are some nice walleyes in there, I saw them on an underwater camera. DC

Thanx for the input. Neat story on that jumpin trout!! My camp is just outside Hillsgrove up Proctor Road.

i will be up there irregardless next weekend..

Loggy · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 10:07 AM »

Plan to leave for Sullivan County Thurs(1/26) to fish Friday & Saturday. Possibly will hit Rose Valley lake in addition to Hunters.

Any current ice condition reports much appreciated!

dkfry · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 12:32 PM »

I may run up to one or two of the lakes in the area this weekend. I have to see if I can get a room for a night though...

wileyc3 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 24, 2012, 06:45 AM »

Any info on the ice through the week would be helpful. I'm hopping these 40 deg days comin up wont hurt it that bad up that high.

Loggy · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 24, 2012, 12:04 PM »

It is forecast to get down into the 20's each nite so we maybe will be ok. I will post-up report from my trip coming up. Got a brand new NILS hand auger just chumping at the bit to hit the ice!!

Loggy · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 25, 2012, 06:33 PM »

Headin North tomorrow AM & plan to be at RV Friday & Hunters on Sat. Know Team Disaster plans to be at Hunters sat...anyone else??

Team Disaster · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 25, 2012, 11:25 PM »

I will be there for sure Loggy Saturday, ice safety permitting I will be on the hard water. I will be driving a silver accord and dragging a black sled wearing a tan/green jacket. Come one come all. Tight lines

boystcroix · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 26, 2012, 03:28 PM »

Hope there is still safe ice after this rain. Last year was joy for a hardwater angler here in NC Pennsylavania, this year I hope I can get my gear on the ice at least a couple times.

Team Disaster · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 27, 2012, 09:11 AM »

Yea I might be considering not pulling the sled out of the garage this weekend the rain and temps don't make me to confident. $:-\$

Loggy · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 02:56 PM »

TD,

Fished RV Friday & Sat morn then headed to Hunters bout 2 PM Saturday and no one there. Fished HL dam till dark Saturday & caught 3 trout(all released) about 50-75 yards above concrete inflow box at dam breast in 12' depth. Using waxies & Gulp 1" Emerald Shiners on a small jig head..

No ice this year in southern Pa around home so headed north to hunting camp to find some fishable ice. A good solid 4"-5" ice on both lakes fished. On RV..best ice at PA F&BC North Access vs the East & South areas. Hunters Lake ...was at dam & ice a rock solid 5". Hoping to do one or more ice fishing trips pending ice conditions.

Pic attached of Rose Valley Lake. Caught some nice yellow perch. Few fisherman on the ice making for a very traquil getaway time in the scenic outdoors. Some guys catchin pics & a few SMB there with live minnows but i wasnt lookin for pics or bass..

Note of CAUTION: Ice on both RV & Hunters extremely slick due to recent rain freez-up so wear your spikes!!!

Rose Valley Lake 1/28/12

Team Disaster · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 29, 2012, 05:08 PM »

Thanks for the picture Loggy. Looks beautiful!! I wish I would have gone I am kicking myself. I hit Pinchot last evening for some shore fishing and then Adams county today for some stream trout fishing, just not the same experience as hitting the hard water. I hope the temps stay down up there, I really hope to make it up in February.

Loggy · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 30, 2012, 05:43 AM »

I'm sure we will hook-up on down the trail. I was just glad to finally try my new NIL's hand auger. Cut through like butter!

Loggy · « **Reply #59 on:** Feb 01, 2012, 06:27 AM »

Anyone get by Hunters or RV in last 2 days. My guess these unusually warm temps ain't helping things? See its 48 this morn!

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Author Topic: Hunter's Lake-Sullivan County?? (Read 16102 times)