Author Topic: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS) (Read 220330 times)

moose66 · « **Reply #1260 on:** Jan 23, 2021, 06:31 AM »

Thanks for all the info! I’ll definitely be up there next year. Enjoy the season this year and tight lines!

hunts2long · « **Reply #1261 on:** Jan 23, 2021, 08:16 AM »

The gate at the campsite is now open...h2l

Iceman12020 · « **Reply #1262 on:** Jan 23, 2021, 08:23 AM »

Anyone been out by fish house, looking to try some new spots rather than the south end.

Thanks

Goose97 · « **Reply #1263 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 06:24 AM »

Yes, there is good ice over there,just watch the pressure ridge that runs across

jcs379 · « **Reply #1264 on:** Jan 26, 2021, 06:52 PM »

is there a fishable ice and what point of entry is safer i guess? i have never been there and would like to go this weekeend for some walleye .I have looke at the map and seems like the south end is more accesible . any points what should i look for to find a fish on this huge lake?

GitRDone · « **Reply #1265 on:** Jan 26, 2021, 07:32 PM »

Check DEC website for contour map of the lake. It will show you public boat launches as well. Look over the map and then use the closest boat launch to get there. Good luck

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1266 on:** Jan 26, 2021, 08:06 PM »

Quote from: jcs379 on Jan 26, 2021, 06:52 PM

is there a fishable ice and what point of entry is safer i guess? i have never been there and would like to go this weekeend for some walleye .I have looke at the map and seems like the south end is more accesible . any points what should i look for to find a fish on this huge lake?

Lakes low right now take that into account when looking at maps

hunts2long · « **Reply #1267 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 06:58 AM »

Water level this morning is 751.75, but it looks like they have it down to their target level as it hasn't dropped in a day...h2l

fisherbone · « **Reply #1268 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 08:39 AM »

Compared to the depth of water in Navionics this past weekend.... the water was 10-12' lower than that number...

If Navionics said we were in 30' we were 15-20' give or take.

Hope that helps.

Lots of places to access southern part of lake scroll through this feed and you'll find them.

pmaloney86 · « **Reply #1269 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 10:36 AM »

Quote from: fisherbone on Jan 27, 2021, 08:39 AM

Compared to the depth of water in Navionics this past weekend.... the water was 10-12' lower than that number...

If Navionics said we were in 30' we were 15-20' give or take.

Learned that the hard way last year when I broke through the ice and right into a rock. My auger still cut holes but the blades needed to be replaced.

fishon814 · « **Reply #1270 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 01:37 PM »

I found the bottom with my auger almost a mile out 2 weeks ago where navionics showed 6-12' so yes! I'm hoping new blades fixed it and the shaft isnt bent

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1271 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 01:59 PM »

Quote from: fishon814 on Jan 27, 2021, 01:37 PM

I found the bottom with my auger almost a mile out 2 weeks ago where navionics showed 6-12' so yes! I'm hoping new blades fixed it and the shaft isnt bent

Lots and lots of shoals out there mid lake mile out doesn’t exactly equal deep water on all lakes I’m surprised you didn’t see a sandbar lump when you where standing over those depth ranges or a big heave most of it in that range is land right now if not all of it

fishon814 · « **Reply #1272 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 02:02 PM »

In hindsight there was a heave that I attributed to shove ice but after looking at navionics in the shack I realized what I had done. We went out of wallys the next morning and it was easy to see how the water level was different from the year before!

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1273 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 03:18 PM »

Quote from: fishon814 on Jan 27, 2021, 02:02 PM

In hindsight there was a heave that I attributed to shove ice but after looking at navionics in the shack I realized what I had done. We went out of wallys the next morning and it was easy to see how the water level was different from the year before!

How’d the auger drill you might have gotten lucky and hit sand? No fish that weekend either? You guys had it tough

fishon814 · « **Reply #1274 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 03:20 PM »

It jumped all over and drilling was brutal.......we were definitely snake bit but still caught fish. Its definitely not the dead sea!

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1275 on:** Jan 28, 2021, 06:09 AM »

I agree I’ll keep calling it tho to deter as many people as I can

Iceman12020 · « **Reply #1276 on:** Jan 30, 2021, 06:18 AM »

Has anyone been on the lake since the last snow storm? Wondering how much snow is on the lake before I hit again on Sunday with the wheeler

hunts2long · « **Reply #1277 on:** Jan 30, 2021, 06:24 AM »

Haven't been on the ice but I got about 5 inches just about Northville. I am sure the wind has moved some of it around as I can see some bare spots....h2l

Iceman12020 · « **Reply #1278 on:** Jan 30, 2021, 06:29 AM »

Cool, appreciate it. I figured the wind moved some snow around but Good to know in advance

Good luck to you this weekend!

Goose97 · « **Reply #1279 on:** Jan 30, 2021, 07:19 AM »

I was out there last night, depending on how it drifted there’s about 4-8 inches.

VDueslerIV · « **Reply #1280 on:** Jan 30, 2021, 06:21 PM »

Was out all day today on the south end of the lake. Had 8-12 inches of ice as far north as sand island. Bit I believe that there is that on most of the lake minus usual trouble spots. Managed 2 keeper walleyes, had a dozen flags or so. Slow cold day on the "dead sea"

S.Crawford · « **Reply #1281 on:** Feb 04, 2021, 10:07 AM »

Fished yesterday off the public boat launch a few miles north of Edinburg. 8-10”. No flags. Fished from noon-4, set 3 rosies under the ice, couple hunts few feet off the bottom and one big sucker. Nice day though.

AugerMy · « **Reply #1282 on:** Feb 04, 2021, 06:39 PM »

I think I caught big Sucker!!

S.Crawford · « **Reply #1283 on:** Feb 04, 2021, 08:26 PM »

Quote from: AugerMy on Feb 04, 2021, 06:39 PM

I think I caught big Sucker!!

It woulda tripped a tip up if the drag wasn’t tight 😂

Iceman12020 · « **Reply #1284 on:** Feb 05, 2021, 04:44 AM »

Can anyone give an update on how much snow/slush is on the ice? Looking to head out from Wally's. Thanks

xxxbeer247 · « **Reply #1285 on:** Feb 05, 2021, 06:57 PM »

Any report iceman? Also is wallys plowed ?

Iceman12020 · « **Reply #1286 on:** Feb 06, 2021, 09:38 PM »

Wally's is plowed, they have alot of parking available. If you arrive late and the lot is full they have additional parking down towards the docks.

I'd any there is around 8in of snow on the ice. Four-wheelers can still get around with 4x4. Couple inches on slush under the snow, more in spots.

It'll be a rough go for wheelers if we get another 4 inches.

Bite was slow out on the traps

waterdog4 · « **Reply #1287 on:** Feb 08, 2021, 08:41 AM »

Hey guys,
Just got a free house to stay at for next weekend up near edinburg marina. I have a camp on the southern end but have never ice fished so far north. Not looking for spots. Just wanted to check make sure the ice is good for snowmobile (assuming its fine) and also how about crossing under the bridge. I know I will not be travelling north past placid pines. I will have the kids with me and just want to make sure it's all good. Any info will help thanks

Goose97 · « **Reply #1288 on:** Feb 08, 2021, 02:12 PM »

We have been drilling roughly a foot right by the bridge, and it is in good shape to cross under it.

waterdog4 · « **Reply #1289 on:** Feb 09, 2021, 08:39 AM »

Goose
Thanks for the response. Now I just need to find some fish( walleye/pike) in uncharted waters.

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