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Alaska => Ice Fishing Alaska => Topic started by: Bushwhack Jack on Nov 15, 2019, 10:06 PM
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I know I'm probably jumping the gun big time. But I am chomping at the bit to get out to my cabin to do some ice fishing. I am just looking for reports of ANY kind about the area. Snow reports? Ice thickness reports? Fishing reports? Overflow? Etc.?
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This thread is super depressing. Please someone post something about LL. Anything.
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Webcam shows it frozen over at the lodge.
14*f so ice is building.
I still have a bunch of lures to build for ice fishing Lakers this year.
So at least I've got something fishing related to do when I'm not at work.
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Don’t let that camera fool you I got a report that there was still open water in the main lake this time last week. With the snow they got last week and the warm up they are forecasting for this week I’d imagine it will still be a few weeks before it’s safe for snow machine travel. We need a good solid week or two of 30 below to firm up all the overflow and thin ice, and even then travel with caution.
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Don’t let that camera fool you I got a report that there was still open water in the main lake this time last week. With the snow they got last week and the warm up they are forecasting for this week I’d imagine it will still be a few weeks before it’s safe for snow machine travel. We need a good solid week or two of 30 below to firm up all the overflow and thin ice, and even then travel with caution.
Or use one of these. ;)
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All three of us that frequent this forum are super jealous.
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http://webcam.lakelouisesnowmachineclub.com/webcam/image.jpg?1574273168775
Did you see it today? Pathetic >:( :(
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Read a report on the wolfpack website that says there is 6 inches of ice on LL. 1-2 inches of overflow and a few inches of snow.
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i know people are fishing out there. atleast the one guide is for sure. some of his picture looked sloppy and wet.
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Not a report, but thought I would post this since it is relevant. I saw this video come out recently about Lake Louise.
Anybody know who this guide is on Lake Louise fishing with Larry Csonka and CLEARLY using multiple treble hooks on articulated Kwikfish in the summer?
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Okay, my bad. A friend of mine just informed me that this video was shot before they changed the law to single hook only. I thought the video looked more recent to me.
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I hear they are running snowmachines on the lake lately.
Might be able to get out a bit if your careful and watch for overflow.
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Gotta be enough ice to fish now. So what’s the skinny?
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Gotta be enough ice to fish now. So what’s the skinny?
Guess your just going to have to fly up and find out.
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Yeah yeah. Nothing like shack fishing up there. waiting on ice down here. Going to try to catch a steelhead thru the ice. Got into some cutthroat last year.
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Picked up a couple eelpout last weekend
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I know I’m an expert and all but those don’t look like Louise burbot. 😉
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I know I’m an expert and all but those don’t look like Louise burbot. 😉
Sorry, LL area. Not specifically LL
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Here's a report I got off of the LL group on facebook.
LLSMC Trail report for January 1, 2020.
Happy New Year to our wonderful members!
Lake Louise area trails all have about 12 to 18 inches of snow covering them. Lake Louise, Lake Susitna, and Lake Tyone all have an average of about 10 inches of snow.
Ice on the lakes is approx 12"-14" thick. Though most of the overflow froze up in the past week, new areas are beginning to showing up the past couple days. Cameron Cove has reportedly some extreme areas of overflow that must be avoided. Stay on the marked trails and all will be good.
The temperatures this past week have been holding between lows of -15 and a high of 28 degrees. During the past week we received approximately 8" of new snow adding to our total. Forecast this coming week is for temperatures to stay around 0 deg. for the week, with scattered snow showers
On December 28th a group of Club Members organized and marked the Lake Trail around Lake Louise, Lake Susitna, and Lake Tyone to the Nipple Mt. Trail head. The west side of Lake Louise is marked to Dog Creek. There are a number of spots of overflow along the trail. Use caution in these areas as there is very rough ice conditions on the trail.
We plan to start grooming January 3rd, beginning with the Tolsona and Crosswind Trails, prepping for the Copper Basin 300 dog sled race, starting January 11th. We will continue grooming all the other trails hopefully finishing them by the end of the month.
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I know I’m an expert and all but those don’t look like Louise burbot. 😉
Whoa you called that one
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Whoa you called that one
Not that it makes much difference, but just curious, how would you know? Akhardwater was with me a couple weeks ago so that is how he knows where I was at.
On another note, did anyone see this post on the Lake Louise Snowmachine club's facebook page? Slobs on Lake Louise.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1547515595543318/permalink/2207809746180563/?__tn__=KH-R
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I wouldn’t know. I’ve never fished the lake. I thought all fish looked the same.
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It’s ok Dube if you want I can take you out and show you around. We use these things called snow machines to get around, they are super cool.
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pretty tough fishing for us last weekend. 1 laker and a few pout was it probably didnt have anything to do with the -38 at night. got a late march trip planned hopefully its warmer.
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Nothin beats sitting in a nice warm shack drinking coffee at 40 below. It would be nice if one of my trips it wasn’t stupid cold, maybe then I could actually go out and fish. Lots of overflow out there so be careful.
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Nothin beats sitting in a nice warm shack drinking coffee at 40 below. It would be nice if one of my trips it wasn’t stupid cold, maybe then I could actually go out and fish. Lots of overflow out there so be careful.
Sorry I didn't have time to stay and chat with you bro. My wife was in a hurry to get back home to the kids. That was an awesome otter you shot.
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No worries man is was nice to see your lynx and I was heading out to so no big deal. I’m going to try and go next weekend to if it’s not -40 again. I did see two trucks on the lake which was pretty shocking considering the amount of snow and all the overflow popping up. It’s amazing how stupid people are.
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ya one day they will get stuck in over flow and it will freeze in. If i saw them stuck i would probably stop and help after a few choice words to them.
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I would not stop to help them because that would mean that I condone their stupidity. I will stop for snow machines and walking people as I have in the past and this previous weekend but I will not risk my gear to help some idiot in a truck. Now if there are small children involved I will give them a ride to the lodge so they can stay warm while their idiot parents freeze.
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Now if there are small children involved I will give them a ride to the lodge so they can stay warm while their idiot parents freeze.
:clap: :thumbsup:
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I wish the troopers or fish and game would get involved (fat chance right?). If they maybe put up some signs and warnings that people with trucks would get tickets, perhaps these headaches would stop.
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Usually what they tell me is that they cannot afford one of those expensive snowmachines.
Well how are you going to afford to pay for the towing and recovery of your truck plus the damages if your stuck in overflow or go through?
My buddy, his adult son and a friend just got stuck a week ago driving to one of my fishing spots on a local peninsula lake.
After digging his truck out for an hour his son just asked his dad if next time they wait until I'm available so we can use my snowmachines.
Smart move and I'm happy to oblige!
But the bigger the lake often means the bigger the risk.
And too many lakes have had vehicles in them.
Don't get me started on trail damage or general rutting up of the lake making it a pain to hit while snowmachine riding across the lake.
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I know I'm beating a dead horse here. I'm sure we've all heard the complaints before, but for the sake of maybe some people that don't know what's going on at LL (Lake Louise), I am going to clarify the issue. Bottom line is, people shouldn't be driving their highway vehicles on LL. If people really want to drive their trucks out on the ice there are other places that are more suitable for truck traffic. Big lake has an extensive road system that is created specifically for highway vehicles every year. Finger lake is often suitable for highway vehicle traffic. Long lake on the Glenn Highway can often be driven on. Lake Louise, Susitna Lake and all of the other big lakes in that area have groomed trails specifically designed for snowmachine traffic. When people drive their trucks on those trails they create ruts and ruin those trails. It cost a lot of money to maintain those trails, not to mention the fact that most people on the lakes rely heavily on those trails to access their cabins, access other trails, and haul supplies to their cabins etc. Please don't be an idiot and ruin the trails for other people. If you want to drive your truck or car out on the ice, please stick to the lakes in the valley with highway vehicle access. Thanks
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Sounds like overflow is getting pretty bad with all the recent snow. This is the latest report from the Wolfpack's (Lake Louise Snowmachine Club) Website. Posted today, February 20th
Trail Conditions Reporting:
General information:
Since my last report on Feb. 12th we were only able to groom the Mendeltna / Bob lake trail last Friday. We extended the trail to complete the loop to Judd Lake, connecting up with the Eureka Trail.
Last weekend, once again, temperatures drop to -38 degrees preventing us from grooming anymore. Since the weekend, though, temperatures have risen to highs in the low 30's and snowed and additional 8 inches. Along with the warmer temperatures and additional snow it has been reported the overflow has once again showed up in large patches and quit deep on Lake Louise and Susitna. Be very aware if traveling off the main marked trails or you may find yourself in water over the top of your boots!
The National Weather Service forecasts the temperatures to stay mild through the weekend and cool down to more normal temperatures by Saturday. Chances of more snow are forecast as well.
The groomed trails are holding up well and we will be getting out and grooming the new snow as soon as we can this week and next week.
As a Reminder . . . . Whenever you go riding leave someone a travel plan. It may save your life!
Snow report:
10-12" of New Snow
Ice conditions:
Ice is about 24" thick.
Comments:
Travel in pairs is advisable. Stay away from the channels.
All remaining wolfpack clothing can be purchased at the Point Lodge at a reduced price.
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I found a bunch of overflow last trip up and I imagine its going to get worse with the warming temps and more snow. I was running into it at neg 40, so i don't think its going to get much better unless you run through it a few times.
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I hereby pass the “complain about the the idiots on Louise torch “ to Bushwackjack. May he always fight the good fight and make his opinion heard.
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Any Russians up there netting under the ice this year?
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No netting but I did stop to help out a broke down snow machine that turned out to be a Russian guy and his poor son.
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and his poor son.
And I heard a funny story that his son was freezing to death.
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Just got back from fishing and snowmachining around the Lake Louise area. Lots of deep snow and overflow underneath. It was very difficult travel. And slush and overflow made a mess of everything. Be careful out there if you go.
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Yeah no joke on that overflow. It’s the over your boots kind of crap to so I will be staying on packed trails the rest of the season. No fish is worth getting stuck in that crap.
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pin it to win it!
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When does everyone start pulling their shacks off the lake? As of a week and a half ago, mine was surrounded by overflow. I couldn't have pulled it out if I wanted to.
We are tentatively planning for April 24th or so. There was still a lot of ice and it doesn't seem like its been getting very warm in the area, so I think we will be ok...
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Already pulled mine. I’ve been packing down trails all season cause I knew the overflow would be a problem. I wouldn’t wait to long, once evening temps stay above freezing the trails will turn to mush and you’ll likely need a boat motor to move it. There is going to be a lot of water on the ice this year so be careful holes will open up out of nowhere.
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Yeah, I normally pull it in late March but there was no chance we were going to be able to with the overflow situation around us. I am currently working out of town for a couple of weeks. My idea situation would be to hit it just right where I could get my truck out there and pull it. My shack is extremely heavy (lessons were learned with this build).
Do you know of anyone out there in the area with a SnoCat or tracked rig who would be willing to pull a shack for a price?
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I would pm jiggenfrogs he might be able to help.
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Oh dear...jiggin frogs
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I would pm jiggenfrogs he might be able to help.
I appreciate the reply.
Jiggen has helped with me other stuff in the past, but I after giving it some thought I don't think I am going to hassle anyone about pulling it off the lake if my snowmachine can't.
I think I have decided that if we cant move it out due to overflow I am prepared to just deconstruct it out there on the lake and reuse most of the material on another shack/projects around the property. That was the plan with this shack anyways now that I have a cabin on my property out there. I am going to build a smaller 8x10' that is more of just an insulated shell I can tow around and fish out of easier.
Thanks again!
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I was just up there for three weeks and conditions should be good for a while. Your not that far from the main trail so you should have no problem getting it off without taking it apart. Nights have still been cold enough to freeze up the over flow if you run through it during the day and let it freeze at night. Im going to pull mine next week after I widen my trail and groom it. I use to pull my shack the end of April every year until the parking lot decided to turn to dirt so early the last few years. look me up if your up there.
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You guys done fishing up there?