Author Topic: SARATOGA LAKE BS THREAD (Read 223507 times)

buz23 · « **Reply #810 on:** Dec 20, 2017, 06:23 PM »

The South end and North end both have some ice but in between there's nothing. Saw one eagle out in the middle on the edge of the ice at the north end and another circling overhead today. Fish creek and south of the bridge both have ice but it looks very thin.

xxxbeer247 · « **Reply #811 on:** Dec 24, 2017, 11:09 AM »

How’s it shaping up for New Years with the week of cold weather ahead of us?

phil2 · « **Reply #812 on:** Dec 24, 2017, 11:12 AM »

I checked it Friday afternoon was only a inch. Should be ready next weekend. All depends on this snow coming if it floods and slushes up it will be weak snow ice but will be something.

iceangler442 · « **Reply #813 on:** Dec 25, 2017, 05:54 PM »

Has anyone checked out the ice today?

buz23 · « **Reply #814 on:** Dec 25, 2017, 06:19 PM »

Still some open water once you get north of snake hill. South end is froze but before it snowed there was water seeping out of a number of big cracks near Brown's. BTW, have people noticed the small sailboat off Brown's that didn't get taken out of the water? Wonder what happened there. Its there until Spring now. A prime target for vandalization during the next couple of months, and also a hazard for nighttime sledders.

iceangler442 · « **Reply #815 on:** Dec 25, 2017, 10:07 PM »

Yes I've heard about the beached Sail boat. Apparently the owner was notified but didn't have a way to retrieve it due to it being stuck deep in sand. I would imagine he has some fines coming his way pretty soon.

fishyfishes · « **Reply #816 on:** Dec 26, 2017, 07:41 AM »

Quote from: iceangler442 on Dec 25, 2017, 10:07 PM

Yes I've heard about the beached Sail boat. Apparently the owner was notified but didn't have a way to retrieve it due to it being stuck deep in sand.

Yeah, the lake is EXTREMELY low! I have not seen the lake this low I'm a long time!

NHhunter · « **Reply #817 on:** Dec 26, 2017, 09:57 AM »

The association must have pulled out an extra splash board out of the dam at Grangerville. Most people aren't aware there is a dam controlling the height of Saratoga Lake. Now my 13' readings are down to 9'. This means a lot to me as I am a panfish pursuer. Good luck everyone.

trapper1 · « **Reply #818 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 05:38 AM »

Any updates on ice?

fishboy899 · « **Reply #819 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 06:06 AM »

Was two guys in the creek yesterday when I drove by not far off the dock. Can't be much ice.

trapper1 · « **Reply #820 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 06:15 AM »

Hopefully wind cut down snow depth/insulation so we get the freeze.

trapper1 · « **Reply #821 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 06:17 AM »

Anyone know if there's a thread on Lonely?

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #822 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 06:34 AM »

Quote from: trapper1 on Dec 27, 2017, 06:17 AM

Anyone know if there's a thread on Lonely?

Just a conditions page:

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=13721.0

c.m.lawrence1 · « **Reply #823 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 09:35 AM »

I have yet to do any ice fishing on Saratoga lake. Hope to get out there a few times this year.

PSCfishingking · « **Reply #824 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 10:06 AM »

Quote from: c.m.lawrence1 on Dec 27, 2017, 09:35 AM

I have yet to do any ice fishing on Saratoga lake. Hope to get out there a few times this year.

It's alright... I think a little over fished year round. That said, I moved to Saratoga from Washington county this year so I'll surely be out I the lake.

buz23 · « **Reply #825 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 04:51 PM »

Away for Boxing day. When I returned home this evening there were 4 guys out on the ice on the South end not far from Brown's.

Plu22 · « **Reply #826 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 08:47 PM »

Quote from: buz23 on Dec 27, 2017, 04:51 PM

Away for Boxing day. When I returned home this evening there were 4 guys out on the ice on the South end not far from Brown's.

Any idea on how much ice?

fishyfishes · « **Reply #827 on:** Dec 27, 2017, 09:54 PM »

Quote from: buz23 on Dec 27, 2017, 04:51 PM

Away for Boxing day. When I returned home this evening there were 4 guys out on the ice on the South end not far from Brown's.

The kids playing ice hockey just north of the parking lot on the shoe ice? Those were the only 4 that I saw when I drive by...🤔

bwlin13 · « **Reply #828 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 12:43 PM »

Few guys off browns beach today....rest of lake looks sketchy....wont be long

Jazzangler442 · « **Reply #829 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 02:37 PM »

Does anyone have a measurement just off of Brown's Beach? Or how about pics?

iloveacrappiedinner · « **Reply #830 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 02:42 PM »

Quote from: Jazzangler442 on Dec 28, 2017, 02:37 PM

Does anyone have a measurement just off of Brown's Beach? Or how about pics?

You can check the lake cam.

http://saratogalakecam.com/

Jazzangler442 · « **Reply #831 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 02:56 PM »

Will do thank you

grandpa · « **Reply #832 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 03:21 PM »

Thanks for the link, I just checked and it looked like someone was out there hope he gives a report on the ice thickness.

lakesteve · « **Reply #833 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 06:44 PM »

Hi Guys,

Just an update on the lake level and the webcams. The lake association does not control the lake level. It is controlled by ENEL, the power company operating the dam in Victory Mills. The lake level right now is not unusual. It is lowered to just below 201ft each winter to prevent flooding in the spring, where we can see the level rise a foot in a week. 203.5 is the normal level during the warm months.

I plan on adjusting one of the webcams tomorrow so that it's focused on the Brown's Beach activity. Didn't get to it today during the daylight.

I won't be hitting the ice until after this cold spell, but for now I'm fine watching you guys freeze from my nice warm sunroom.

For everyone parking at Brown's, remember to pick up after yourselves. I recall there being some comments from the town last year about garbage being left behind.

Steve
Saratogalakecam.com

Ice Chipper · « **Reply #834 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 06:59 PM »

Thanks Lakesteve! I really like that camera! I check every day. I bet that's a great sun room!

Garufi518 · « **Reply #835 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 07:57 PM »

That Steve is. A real thinker ! Upper management written all over him👍

IceNeck9292 · « **Reply #836 on:** Dec 28, 2017, 09:44 PM »

Lakesteve your absolutely right about people being hawgs last year... just don't understand the concept of throwing ur crap on the ground for someone else to worry about... I mean you took the effort to bring it In the first place. Let's now ruin a good parking place. Or we will end up paying or even kicked out...

Adironzach · « **Reply #837 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 02:54 AM »

Spudded around for 30 minutes at a few spots on the north end and found a consistent 4-5" of ice in most spots. There were a few areas where there was still 2-3" of unfrozen slush atop of the ice but I would imagine that freezing up soon with the weather the way it is. Continue to be careful and spud where ever you go though, I came upon some pressure ridges that had water bubble up as I approached. Heading out in a few hours for the first of the season and will report back

Icelife4 · « **Reply #838 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 03:52 AM »

Heading to Browns today! Will post how I do later

Quote from: Adironzach on Dec 29, 2017, 02:54 AM

Spudded around for 30 minutes at a few spots on the north end and found a consistent 4-5" of ice in most spots. There were a few areas where there was still 2-3" of unfrozen slush atop of the ice but I would imagine that freezing up soon with the weather the way it is. Continue to be careful and spud where ever you go though, I came upon some pressure ridges that had water bubble up as I approached. Heading out in a few hours for the first of the season and will report back

bigredonice · « **Reply #839 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 02:57 PM »

Looked like the lake was mostly locked with a few people venturing out on the southern end this afternoon.

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