Author Topic: CENTRAL N.Y. ICE THREAD (Madison, Onandoga, Oneida, Chenango counties) (Read 11815 times)

IceMonsters · « **on:** Dec 10, 2017, 06:44 PM »

Seen Tuscarora Lake skimmed over this morning. Things are looking good. Can’t wait to get out there and hook into some walleye!!!

conesuscrab · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2017, 07:43 PM »

I am in sales and drive non stop. I've noticed small ponds and lakes along with the shore of the Seneca River already starting to skim over. Hopefully it will be a great cold year / winter!

IceMonsters · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 10, 2017, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: conesuscrab on Dec 10, 2017, 07:43 PM

I am in sales and drive non stop. I've noticed small ponds and lakes along with the shore of the Seneca River already starting to skim over. Hopefully it will be a great cold year / winter! Hopefully it will be!!! Can’t wait

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 11, 2017, 09:09 AM »

I drove by the reservoirs yesterday as well. Eaton brook was still open. There is a pond within the vicinity that had 1 1/2" yesterday. I bet by this weekend ill be ice fishing.

Rugburn · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2017, 09:31 AM »

I'll be out checking Friday afternoon, with gear in truck!

lil_coondog · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2017, 11:58 AM »

Cant wait

crazyrider546 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2017, 01:08 PM »

Quote from: IceMonsters on Dec 10, 2017, 06:44 PM

Seen Tuscarora Lake skimmed over this morning. Things are looking good. Can’t wait to get out there and hook into some walleye!!!

Are they walleyes on the south end of the lake? I parked at a bar last year on the north side and walked half way and didn't catch a thing

IceMonsters · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 12, 2017, 08:27 AM »

Quote from: crazyrider546 on Dec 11, 2017, 01:08 PM

Are they walleyes on the south end of the lake? I parked at a bar last year on the north side and walked half way and didn't catch a thing

Yea they are more concentrated in the center and south usually around 20’

Rugburn · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 12, 2017, 09:50 AM »

Just heard that the Oxford Lions Club is no longer going to host the Chenango Lake Perch Derby.

IceMonsters · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2017, 11:16 PM »

Quote from: Rugburn on Dec 12, 2017, 09:50 AM

Just heard that the Oxford Lions Club is no longer going to host the Chenango Lake Perch Derby.

Who’s going to host it this year?

Rugburn · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 13, 2017, 07:56 AM »

As far as I know nobody is stepping forward. I'll try and stop at Mayhoods and get the skinny first hand. Volunteers in theses clubs eventually get burned out. Tends to be a few doing the work of many.

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 13, 2017, 09:59 AM »

Does anyone know the ice thickness of eaton brook or tuscorora reservoirs?

flukeman · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 13, 2017, 03:35 PM »

I live on Tuscarora and drove by Eatonbrook, neither one has thickness. There is still open water everywhere, only the areas that the wind isn't hitting has any ice on it.

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 13, 2017, 07:02 PM »

It's killing me not knowing the thickness of ice on Leland pond. I wonder if there will be fishable ice by Saturday?
I drove by eatonbrook tonight and as stated a lot of open water, very disappointing.

RegsizeRuss · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 08:00 AM »

if these temps continue, it can't be too long!

mono_mono · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 08:37 AM »

Forget the big stuff guys! The little ones are locked up nice and will be game on this weekend

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 12:11 PM »

just checked on a pond, locked up and used a spud to open up a hole. I measured 2.5". This weekend is looking really good. I'm not going to attempt it but I wouldn't doubt there will be fishable ice tomorrow. spud, spud, spud and be safe out there.

alexg425 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 01:07 PM »

As of this morning Jamesville Reservior was basically 100% crusted over. Might have 2 inches by tomorrow but that may be wishful thinking

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 01:53 PM »

has anyone driven by eaton brook today to see if it is skimmed over?

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 06:27 PM »

After driving and ice checking I finally found safe fishable ice. Today at 5pm I was on 3-4" of ice. TOMORROW MY ICE FISHING SEASON BEGINS!!!!!

geo315 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 14, 2017, 06:51 PM »

Quote from: mono_mono on Dec 14, 2017, 08:37 AM

Forget the big stuff guys! The little ones are locked up nice and will be game on this weekend

Ditto.

gil_lunkage · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 07:41 AM »

I was forced to burn a day at work so after I drop off the boy at school I'm gonna head out and check on some ice.

RegsizeRuss · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 08:39 AM »

I will check Jamesville today. will post by 5pm

Mancaveburnett · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 12:17 PM »

I got out for the first time this year. Nothing of size to brag about but had fun catching 23 perch. I tested my new striker predator suit and artic muck boots. The early morning temp was 3 degrees and I never once got cold. Ice fishing has started just keep it safe. Some areas are definitely sketchy.

RegsizeRuss · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 02:10 PM »

Just checked Jamesville at the dam end. only 1"-1 1/2" of ice. Not much snow on the ice. It looked pretty consistent all the way across.

msha0129 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 05:57 PM »

Any ice on big bay yet?

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 06:50 PM »

I wouldn't trust no ice in central new York yet, maybe by next weekend

gil_lunkage · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 07:46 PM »

I punched through on 1 whack today 5ft from shore.!!

1-1.5" max.

It appeared that someone had been out there for a little while based on their tracks. I'm not sure what planet they are from but I am glad that they made it off the ice safe. Please be careful people.

I am going to give it a few more days before my fat ass is going to bother checking again.

nykonsdream · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 15, 2017, 08:46 PM »

Stupid question but how do you join a team?

KgBnY315 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 16, 2017, 12:38 AM »

With the temperatures down it wont be long

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