Author Topic: Safe ice (Read 3091 times)

fishin247 · « **on:** Feb 27, 2016, 10:40 AM »

Where is there safe ice now the warm weathe has me wanting open water but I've only used my new auger once. I'm sure Hyalite is good and Hebgen. Ruby? CF?

207 in the 406 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 27, 2016, 11:48 AM »

Same here, Fishin. My Humminbird wants to get out and play for the first time! Wondering if some of the higher lakes might still be ok? Gypsy, park lake, etc.

slickice · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 27, 2016, 02:50 PM »

Reminds me of a Peggy Lee hit song while in basic training (1969) called "Is that all there is." Google it on youtube and give it a listen. Pretty much sums up this "past" season.

207 in the 406 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 28, 2016, 09:23 AM »

Hah! Nice, Slick!

burn out · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 07:31 AM »

hopefully gonna try my new ion at clarck canyon

montanaice · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 11:30 AM »

Quote from: 207 in the 406 on Feb 27, 2016, 11:48 AM

Same here, Fishin. My Humminbird wants to get out and play for the first time! Wondering if some of the higher lakes might still be ok? Gypsy, park lake, etc.

park lake is close tell some time after spring i think

12BHNTN · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 01:18 PM »

No ice fishing restrictions or closures on Park Lake. ...the 2016 Fishing Regs are just a couple clicks away.

montanaice · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 03:02 PM »

i wasnt talkin about fishing i was talking about the whole campground area in general i dont think it opens tell memorial day

207 in the 406 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 07:19 PM »

If you can get there, you can camp there, even right now. But I sure as heck couldn't get there, not in the car at least. Could have walked in two miles but that's a long trek for an unsure thing.

Turbo jig2000 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 12:29 AM »

snowmobile is your best bet if you want to get to park lake this time of year.

207 in the 406 · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 06:51 PM »

Quote from: Turbo jig2000 on Mar 01, 2016, 12:29 AM

snowmobile is your best bet if you want to get to park lake this time of year.

Truth. Tried to convince my girlfriend a snowmobile was a necessary piece of ice fishing equipment.....didn't go over well.

missoulafish · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 10:20 PM »

Don't give up 207!!!!

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 02:00 AM »

Hyalite, Hebgen, Georgetown, & Delmoe still have safe ice. I'm sure there's a few others as well.

I was at Delmoe Friday 2/26 & ice varied 17" - 19". Sounds like G'Town still has 16" - 18".

A co-worker was at Ruby this past weekend. Wasted trip...didn't bring long enough boards & couldn't get on the ice...shoreline was blown out.

Unfortunately for us there's more bad ice than good ice.

BobberdownMT · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 11:30 AM »

Just bought me a 2009 lund 1625 rebel xl ss bring on the soft water

HuntMT4Life · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 11:35 AM »

Congrats on the new boat, I too just purchased a boat and it is funny how it makes the ice going away a little easier.....

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 04:07 PM »

Quote from: BobberdownMT on Mar 04, 2016, 11:30 AM

Just bought me a 2009 lund 1625 rebel xl ss bring on the soft water

Congrats on the new boat.....but, booo to bringing on the soft water lol !!

mtoutdoorsman · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 04, 2016, 09:14 PM »

I just got a Lowe FS165
The early ice off was looking really bleak, until I got out the new boat

HuntMT4Life · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 03:44 AM »

Since I'm noticing a few more guys on shanty with boats, does that mean you guys are also on myfishfinder?

Papa John · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 05:56 AM »

Many of us are, but I think you will find that boat guys are generally not as social as ice fishermen. Certainly appears that way to me.

BackCountry Kyle · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 09:20 AM »

You guys are killing me with this boat talk

I'm really happy for you. But I want to either A. See some steelhead pictures or B. See Pictures of your boats parked in front of a snowbank. Those are the only soft water references I can handle right now. I've still got ice time ahead of me

Little Danny Red · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 03:05 PM »

Georgetown yesterday. Better than two feet of ice. Tried my new 8" Nils ice auger out and it smoked right through the ice, but two feet is still thick. Caught some nice rainbows and got sunburned. Great day on the ice with friends and family.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 05, 2016, 07:58 PM »

Quote from: Little Danny Red on Mar 05, 2016, 03:05 PM

Georgetown yesterday. Better than two feet of ice. Tried my new 8" Nils ice auger out and it smoked right through the ice, but two feet is still thick. Caught some nice rainbows and got sunburned. Great day on the ice with friends and family.

Was that better than 2 feet of ice measured?? Only reason I ask is because last time I fished it I measured 18 inches of ice & I can't imagine it growing 6+ inches since then. Not calling you out, but I feel much better taking to the ice this time of year with an accurate measurement in mind. Stay safe out there everyone !!

coldcreekchris · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 12:02 AM »

Danny was probably just rounding up....18 vs 24 inches...when it's that thick..who the heck cares...my report would be crap ton of ice...I am more concerned about reports in the less than 8 inch range....whether 18 or 24...should last thru closing even with this mild yr...I remember 5 yrs o r so ago...waking up in my rig at g town on March 31 and the temp was minus 6....a cold slush layer freezing up on an exposed area could add more inches than you think...I've seen wind blown areas of g town easily 6 to 12 inches more ice than 50 yds away...it's a big lake...wouldn't surprise me if the ice is anywhere from 12 to 24 inches depending where you are at...

Little Danny Red · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 06:46 PM »

Take a tape measure and measure from the tip of your fingers to your arm pit. Now Imagine sticking your arm down the hole and not getting to the bottom. That is my definition of better than two feet.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 08:17 PM »

Interesting technique. I'd rather just use my scoop that has the measurements on it.

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