Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431490 times)

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1230 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 12:18 PM »

Havent fished the main lake as of yet. Definetly move around till you find active biters. Google Crazy Minnow in Clear Lake for directions to the bait shop. It's right off the highway. Farmers beach area on the main lake is usually good this time of year also. Smaller/slender spoons with a minnowhead or small minnow has been working well. Cant give up any colors though

Stay safe out there guys

ToddK · « **Reply #1231 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 01:01 PM »

CrappieBuster,

Again, thanks for the information. Hopefully all of us from Central and Southern Iowa won't be intruding on your lake too much in the next couple of weeks. The lakes down here are in pretty rough shape and we are getting a little jealous of you guys building good ice up there!

Have you heard anything on the Walleye or Perch bite?

Bruiser · « **Reply #1232 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 01:40 PM »

Is there perch in CL??

IAEYE · « **Reply #1233 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 01:58 PM »

Quote from: Bruiser on Dec 09, 2011, 01:40 PM

Is there perch in CL??

Yes but not many good size ones.

bigjohn125 · « **Reply #1234 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 04:18 PM »

Thanks for the info. I'm going to try clear lake next week after I get my Vex. Can't wait!

nick858 · « **Reply #1235 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 05:03 PM »

If you are fishing CL, I would mainly plan on yellow bass. You may get a bonus walleye, but its not anything Id count on.

codewordcs1 · « **Reply #1236 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 06:13 PM »

Heading up in the morning should be there at first light. I'll be in a pro tc and my buddy is in a yukon. Stop by and say high. Good luck boys it's finally here. NO MORE WAITING for this guy!!!

IAEYE · « **Reply #1237 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 06:34 PM »

The little lake is full of fish. I drilled 15 holes and all but 2 had fish in them. Lots of small Yellows but there was some bonus Crappies in the area. Look for suspended fish in 10-13 fow. Have fun guys I have to work this weekend so no fishing for me

O solid 5" of good ice

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1238 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 07:13 PM »

No problem on the info and theres definetly no problem on intrusion theres 3500 acres there. Caught a few perch tonite they were smaller 6 being smallest and maybe 8 bein biggest. No yellows and no keeper eyes. Had one that was darn close though. Most were in the 8-10in range. Fish were being pretty tight lipped though. Ice was being pretty vocal tonite definetly building out there and about 4 degrees when we pulled off. If the weather would be colder next next week I think people would start pulling out the wheelhouses. Hopefully by xmas we will be good to go.

Derek · « **Reply #1239 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 08:09 PM »

I'll probably pop up Monday. I should have gone up this morning instead of going to Elm.

MelroseHawkins · « **Reply #1240 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 02:08 PM »

The past couple wks have been awesome ice making weather. A steady cold front with fairly clear skies at night with no snow cover or precipitation. Not too windy expect for a couple days a while back. Great weather for a solid foundation of ice to start the year. We have deserved it after the past few years battling the snow cover.

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1241 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 05:16 PM »

Cb ganna. Be there sun maybe will see you be in the blue fish trap

jurrensb · « **Reply #1242 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 05:44 PM »

Heading up bright and early tomorrow morning. Can't wait to get some ice!

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1243 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 11:57 PM »

Well have everything loaded and ready to head over getting up at 5 plan on being at mcintosh at 630 7 hope to see some of you there tight lines fellasx

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1244 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 06:17 AM »

Well its 618 on my way to cl hope to get into some action

Big Blue · « **Reply #1245 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 08:40 AM »

In the spring they catch some decent sized bluegills off the ventura grade. Any input out there as to where they might be hiding in the winter?

jurrensb · « **Reply #1246 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 12:27 PM »

Sitting on cl right now. Fishing just slowed way down and the wind is howling today!

IAEYE · « **Reply #1247 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 07:58 PM »

LuckyDog I want to see your Clear Lake Picture from today!!

jorgensend23 · « **Reply #1248 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 08:11 PM »

how thick is the ice?? and hows the forecast looking for up there?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1249 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 09:47 PM »

Good ice and lots of fish. The little lake has 6 or so and the big lake must have 4-5. Thats a guess on the main lake I haven't drilled a hole out there yet myself.

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1250 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 03:00 AM »

Took boys out from 1-4:30 Sunday. What a way to start the season!

198 yellows and an 18" WALLEYE.

We fished in 5 to 7 fow.

Oldbear · « **Reply #1251 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 05:59 AM »

You had a fantastic day on the ice. Probably be a crowd there today .

SHANTYTOWN · « **Reply #1252 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 11:57 AM »

Nice work!

grandocg · « **Reply #1253 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 02:22 PM »

will the weather hurt any of the ice up there this week or is it good to go?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1254 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 03:05 PM »

she might be a little wet but it should be ok for foot traffic. If you can fish on a cloudy day they are the best!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1255 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 05:34 PM »

Ice should make it easily thru this warm spell was out messin around for a bit on the south shore. Got some yellows and a walleye that was super close. Maybe make it out to fish in the sub-tropic temps tommorow.

grandocg · « **Reply #1256 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 07:47 PM »

Might have to try and make it up that way this weekend since i wont beable to go around here.

buckeye24 · « **Reply #1257 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:12 PM »

Had a pretty good afternoon on the lake!

IAEYE · « **Reply #1258 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:28 PM »

Thats what Im talking about!!! Great job!!!! How Many?

buckeye24 · « **Reply #1259 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:36 PM »

Idk for sure didnt count em. Over 100 tho for sure.

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