Carlton?

[riverbottoms]

Is Carlton starting to make skim ice yet?

[hnd]

you still drive by thompson every day?

[riverbottoms]

Yep, matter of fact I live along the river on the southend of Springlake on Riverview Rd. just north of Fin & Feather campground.

[pheasant16]

There is a little bit of ice starting near the dam. It was windy out there this afternoon.

[riverbottoms]

Thanks for the update pheasant16, it's much appreciated!

[fish333]

Went by the pumping-station and it looks like a guy could get out on the ice there. In my younger days I think I would give it a try. Be safe out there!!  Shallow water there.

[Kevin23]

Thats a place I would really like to try this year

[jbird68]

Went by the pumping-station and it looks like a guy could get out on the ice there. In my younger days I think I would give it a try. Be safe out there!!  Shallow water there.

Are you talking about the silt basin?

[hanlon27]

I was out on Carlton yesterday. 2 inches of ice max. Still pretty thin.

[fish333]

Are you talking about the silt basin?

J-bird
 It is just south of Albany about one mile. It's on the river side, just a little back water area.

[jbird68]

Ah.  The main thread title was Carlton? Do I wasn't sure what you were talking about.

[fish333]

Ah.  The main thread title was Carlton? Do I wasn't sure what you were talking about.

Jbird
My fault, I jump in on this thread. lol

[CatfishCrazy]

J-bird
 It is just south of Albany about one mile. It's on the river side, just a little back water area.

I drive past there 5 days a week for work and have seen at least a couple guys on that spot darn near every morning now. What does that spot hold for fish. If I had to guess, I'd say bluegill, and maybe a few yellow perch and crappie. Anybody ever pull walleye through the ice in the area immediately around there, or by Cattail Slough by Fulton?

[fish333]

I drive past there 5 days a week for work and have seen at least a couple guys on that spot darn near every morning now. What does that spot hold for fish. If I had to guess, I'd say bluegill, and maybe a few yellow perch and crappie. Anybody ever pull walleye through the ice in the area immediately around there, or by Cattail Slough by Fulton?
 
C_C  Usely bluegills and a few crappies. It is really a hit and miss hole on the crappies. You will catch more bluegills. As far as cattail slough you GOT and I mine got to be very careful there. There is springs that keep the ice very thin. God rest the soul of a few guys that have been kill there. Even on the coldes days ice is still very thin. Be careful out there.      

[jbird68]

The is only an inch of ice by the dock next to the bait shop. Just got back from checking it out. Might still be a few weeks if the temps don't drop.

[East Clinton]

I second the caution comment about Cattail Slough.  It is right out my front door, and the open water changes daily as it freezes.  I would not recommend getting on that ice.  Live to fish another day!

[CatfishCrazy]

Yeah, I'm definitely heeding that warning. I can always wait until spring and put my boat in there.

[Robby]

The Cattail Slough warning is even printed in the Illinois fishing regulations.  Lots of springs in there.