road trip

[muleskinner]

Im looking to make a 2 1/2 hour trip out to Pittsfield Wednesday. the plan is to fish Wednesday spend the night and fish Thursday. I'm just wondering on the ice conditions in the area its a long drive just to find open water. a reply or pm would be greatly appreciated. and some company could be nice to.   

[FishOn62]

5 to 6 inches of ice on most bodies of water, been cold (teens) last few nights but going to get slightly warmer as the week goes on.  A few locations where thin around the edges so needed to plank on but people fishing main lakes; Onota, Pontousac, Cheshire, Ashmere.  Connect with Onota Boat Livery (plenty of bait and Ice gear) for latest conditions as they are very nice and will give you the latest they have.  413-442-1724.

[BASSQUATCH]

If you find the lower elevation ponds a no go, try Ashfield pond , Plainfield pond , Windsor Pond , Buckley Dunton , Ashmere lake . All at high elevation and will have the most ice in that region.

[muleskinner]

Thanks  for the info. I will plan accordingly. Ill update when I get back. Maby see yous out there,

[musky-man]

Nice to meet you out there!!! Good luck tomm

[muleskinner]

It was nice meeting you musky man. good trip out to the berks. first day I got there at 600 and fished till 500. 6" of solid ice And i got two smallies
about 8 groups out there. One jacknob decided to run his 4 wheeler around the traps. amazing big lake plenty of room and right around us I guess was the best spot to ride. 2nd day got there at 515 still dark fished till 2 one smallie. packed up for the ride home. well worth the ride.

thanks for the pm on conditions.