Author Topic: Red Rock (Read 7055 times)

Fedexguy · « **on:** Dec 02, 2016, 12:24 PM »

Does Red Rock ever get thick enough to ice fish even in the coldest of winters? I've been told by several to stay off it unless I'm fishing the bays/arms or Roberts creek due to current. Anyone have experience?

HANDLINE2 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 01:27 PM »

When we were down there a couple weeks ago we talked to an ole boy at the Whitebreast boat landing and he told us they ice fish a lot off of the points of land around the bay there, which I didn't know, sounds interesting to check that out sometime.

drewgills · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2016, 04:22 PM »

Yes it gets fished on ice at whitebreastisis, prob not this year. Even with solid ice I've seen some nasty heaves opened up down there . Thaw and current to blame, but it can be good if you find fish.

Fedexguy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 03:30 PM »

Fished Saturday 12/3 until about 2:00. Did well for a first timer. The bite was not fast and furious, but those that did were quality fish. Was a bit nervous with all the slugs flying

artfish · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 05:31 PM »

Last year reports were not good for ice fishing Red Rock. The water level dropped below the ice leaving a air gap. Not safe at all. Previous years I have ice fished Whitebreast and the Marina area with good ice. I'm hoping for better ice this year as I love those big slabs. Good luck and stay safe!

IceAddict87 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 05:51 PM »

Went to Red Rock well Roberts creek once last year. I think the ice was safe for a like a week? Went on a Saturday hoping to get into some fish and I did. But holy s$$$ was it sketchy. I have a lot of respect for the ice and this lake is one of the closer lakes so I hope it is fishable this year. Be safe out there.

Fedexguy · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 19, 2016, 03:09 PM »

Any foot traffic in the Whitebreast area? Has to be very close

Jynx · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 19, 2016, 06:47 PM »

There were 2 mahaska co. Boys out on it Sunday almost all day, don't know what the ice was like or the bite. Into comes from a friend who lives where he can see the lake out his kitchen.

teamhardcorefishing_cc · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 22, 2016, 03:13 AM »

Any updates on ice conditions at Robert's?

Bruiser · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 03:01 PM »

Any updates on Red Rock or Roberts Creek ice conditions?

Welch251 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 06:45 PM »

I fished Roberts the last two days we were on 6.5 inches just have to get on on the right side of the boat ramp still drill plenty of holes

Welch251 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 03, 2017, 08:59 PM »

Anyone been on whitebreast? Was there on Friday didn't drill but walked out a ways and it was solid . Seen three guys heading out from the boat ramp to. Wanna try this weekend but don't wanna waste the one day I have searching for fish when I have other spots I can catch fish

Fedexguy · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 12:18 PM »

I'd also like to know about WB. Either people are tight lipped, or no one on this site fishes that area

solid 2 hour drive for me, so I suppose I shall find a bait shop to call for info. Only way I'll go is if I can drive my wheeler out. Thanks to anyone who replies with info

Jynx · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 03:26 PM »

Good luck, Roberts creek had 5" on sunday, and it got rained on monday, and didn't freeze monday night. It might be walkable, but I wouldn't be putting a machine on it yet, that's for sure...

mattia · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 07:56 PM »

Fished WB Sunday 1/1 for a few hours, tough bite, most of the ice was 7 inches with some potholes that were bubbling.

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 10:00 PM »

I was as excited as any to see it get locked up so early in the year, however last week whitebreast creek was open and running water. I have driven by and seen a couple small portables on WB a few weeks ago and was thinking i would be checking it out soon. Since then its rained significantly twice and open running water on whitebreast creek and teter creek. Its not a tight lipped thing with me its a common sense thing. Keep in mind its the largest lake in Iowa and its running the Des Moines river through it as well as every other creek in central Iowa. If this current weather pattern holds im still probably a week away from even driving the 6 miles from my house to even check the ice thickness. My best advice if you feel like you absolutely have to be on it is.... Wear your spikes, dont go alone, wear flotation, bring a rope and have a WILL!!! That ice can vary GREATLY in thickness due to the currents.

sonar · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 10:19 PM »

Been in WB twice this year, not much going on yet. Hopefully in a week or two

Fedexguy · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 05, 2017, 11:01 AM »

Sincere THANK YOU for the updates gents!

IceAddict87 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 05, 2017, 12:34 PM »

Saw a couple guys fishing on Roberts last night. Open water in the bay just north of where everyone usually fishes.

Jynx · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 05, 2017, 07:03 PM »

The geese, sucks and swans have been keeping it open

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 09, 2017, 08:17 PM »

Checked WB Sunday and it is probably walkable, I had heard of as little as 3" and as much as 7". The hole i drilled had just over 5". The water was very dirty probably due to the rains and creek being open a week ago. I wont take my ATV out on WB until i am a little happier with the consistency of the ice thickness. I'm still waiting this week, too much good pond fishing that is much safer and probably better....

Welch251 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 09, 2017, 09:48 PM »

It was 9-10 when I was there Saturday

teamhardcorefishing_cc · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 09:05 AM »

Been out at Robert's twice now and did really good. Find the brush pile and your good to go.

Fedexguy · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 01:59 PM »

Quote from: Welch251 on Jan 09, 2017, 09:48 PM

It was 9-10 when I was there Saturday

Consistantly 9-10? If so, I'm not worried about ice as I am muddy water. I'm going Saturday and really hoping this rain didn't crash my plans $:-\$

Shack man Shoney · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 04:44 PM »

Consistent?

? Who used that word??? I have heard of anywhere from 3"-7" before i went to check for myself. I checked an area close by where i like to start and had 5". Plenty more rain today in Knoxville.

Welch251 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 09:28 PM »

Quote from: Fedexguy on Jan 10, 2017, 01:59 PM

Consistantly 9-10? If so, I'm not worried about ice as I am muddy water. I'm going Saturday and really hoping this rain didn't crash my plans $:-\$

The places I went we're didn't go all over.. Not sure what the rain did doubt it hurt the ice to bad but didn't help the water clarity any I'm sure

Welch251 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 09:30 PM »

Roberts was the same ... Solid 10"

artfish · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 14, 2017, 03:20 PM »

Fished Whitebreast a few weeks ago. Had 5-6" of good ice. The water was tainted and the bite was poor. I have never done well on tainted water. Caught a 3" crappie off a point.

MCNorris · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 14, 2017, 09:17 PM »

Fished whitebreast for a few hours today, ice was around 10" where we were at. Did pretty good in about 12 FOW got enough keepers for a meal lol. Tons of small crappie, we hardly moved around because we didn't go 15 minutes without a bite. First time I didn't bring any of the kids this year and they missed out. Also kinda funny we only caught crappie and some guys showed up about 20 feet from us and they caught quite a few gills I was kind of surprised, great day for it though!

Fedexguy · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 16, 2017, 12:10 PM »

Made the trip last Thursday and was rewarded with 10" of ice everywhere we drilled. ***EXCEPTION*** open water around the island in front of whitebreast boat launch. Did see a side X side driving out in the whitebreast area. Fishing was great for white bass and crappies on spoons and spikes. Forecast does not look good sadly.

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Author Topic: Red Rock (Read 7055 times)