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You think promised land will be ok for saturday?
You should be good. I checked our lake again yesterday and everything tightened back up. I measured 6”+ of ice and Promised Land is usually 2-3” thicker than our lake. Supposed to get down to 14* tonight
Had a great day on the ice with some good friends yesterday. Conditions were perfect- shoreline solid and 13” of ice. Had to wade thru a ton of dink perch, but it was well worth the effort! This private lake is catch and release and sees very little pressure in the winter. Was very fortunate to get the invite! Our group caught some big bass, crappie, gills, perch and pickerel.Here are a few examples:
Heres to hoping for another weekend of ice
Nice catch. I love getting on the private lakes I have access to. Sometimes it feels too easy but we need a day like that now and then for all the hard hours spent in public water.
I hear that about private lakes. I had access to Lake Wynonah for about 15 years. I pretty much fished there exclusively during that time. Caught many PB fish there over the years. Most were open water on a boat but some were through the ice. 7 pound Rainbow, 14 inch perch, a huge smallmouth that went about 7 pounds and a 40 plus inch Pike that I remember. All on tip ups on shiners. Now I'm back on public water and it is a bit depressing. I am enjoying meeting new people while I'm out so It is a double edged sword
Heading to either Belmont or Still Water Dam this weekend, which ever is safer, one last time ! ( maybe two) Good luck everyone, stay safe.
I have to ask. How could you be on this site since 2008 and only have two posts?
So what are some options for good ice in March? I know Prompton and Belmont in Wayne County are usually good late in the season. Any others you guys fish this time of year?
We did Lackawanna lake in the season last year, and had a decent day on bluegills and a couple trout. Not sure if it is a consistent late season “go to” but the ice was better than some others.
I’m not to far from there. If I get a chance I’ll do a drive by and check the conditions.