Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431499 times)

26perch · « **Reply #1710 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 09:21 PM »

Quote from: Big Blue on Mar 09, 2012, 09:23 AM

It's definitely low. I stopped on the Ventura marsh grade yesterday. The water is about 20" below the flow over boards. I talked to the DNR. He said they ran out of water last year trying to dredge a channel in the marsh so they can drain it perodically to keep the carp population down. The water must of been low enough to kill the carp. There's hundreds of dead carp frozen in the ice. It's gonna get pretty smelly when it warms up next week.
It looks like by the end of next week the big lake will be all open.

Eagles-Eagles-Eagles Everywhere. More Eagles than you can shake a stick at!That's what Ventura Marsh looked like about 4:30 today. Counted 51 or 52 on the ice + about 15 in 1 tree and 10 or so in another on the southside. They will sure help get rid of the dead carp. hope for a slow melt so they can eat more

Big Blue · « **Reply #1711 on:** Mar 22, 2012, 06:49 PM »

Looks like there gonna just leave the carp to decompose naturally.

http://globegazette.com/news/local/dnr-dead-carp-at-ventura-marsh-will-be-left-to/article_68729f18-7457-11e1-9d76-001871e3ce6c.html

notime · « **Reply #1712 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 03:39 PM »

icyclone · « **Reply #1713 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 04:51 PM »

thanks for bringin this one back to the top, i'd given up on it, is the lake capped or is there just no hope?

crappie98 · « **Reply #1714 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 08:23 PM »

Had ice across the small lake earlier in the week but I would imagine now it is wide open again.

IAEYE · « **Reply #1715 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 08:35 PM »

I fished it wed. and thursday and my guides bro fished it friday. The fishing has been good but the ice is a little soft.

SHANTYTOWN · « **Reply #1716 on:** Dec 16, 2012, 06:26 AM »

Nice rain we had...

walleyewarrior50595 · « **Reply #1717 on:** Dec 16, 2012, 06:03 PM »

Thinking on maybe giving it a try this Saturday, Iaeye do you think there'll be fishable ice by then and if so where on the lake? Hoping it'll be worth the hour + drive north.

IAEYE · « **Reply #1718 on:** Dec 16, 2012, 07:07 PM »

Things are looking good. I'll be posting reports later this week. I'll get back on this site later to post the current ice conditions. I also do live audio reports on the ice team website. Check back later this week maybe Thursday and I let you know what the ice are looking like.

Shrades · « **Reply #1719 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 09:10 AM »

That would be great if you could. I'm thinking about going up Friday.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1720 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 02:57 PM »

1/2 the lake is open yet in various small locations use extreme caution if you are venturing out this weekend. They are calling for snow the next 3 days so a light blanket may cover up the bad ice. I found good ice off of farmers beach, a little over 3 inches. Will try and make it out tommorow morning once it builds a little more overnite. Thinking it might be okay for quads and smaller skid houses next weekend "IF" the forecast holds true. It will be a nice gift for the new year..... Stay safe boys......

Theres a view of how low the lake is near farmers beach.... Plenty of parking this year

SpoonieLuv · « **Reply #1721 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 05:08 PM »

Plenty of parking! Bhahahaahaha

Until some d-bag blocks the whole road. lol

reit38 · « **Reply #1722 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 08:45 PM »

cant wait to beat you up there this weekend and block it off

SpoonieLuv · « **Reply #1723 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 09:38 PM »

How about you don't go to work tomarrow and we both just park on the beach!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1724 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 10:36 PM »

Got my tow strap ready.

number905 · « **Reply #1725 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 10:33 AM »

I know its still pretty early, but do you guys think we could be ice fishing on clear lake by this weekend? I saw the weather forecast for this week looks promising.

SpoonieLuv · « **Reply #1726 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 11:43 AM »

To early? Hell, if I had a fishin' partner today I would be out there NOW. Damn, work always getting in the way.

reit38 · « **Reply #1727 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 04:07 PM »

gonna have to jump on the early boat myself - not a fan of getting wet

toofuss · « **Reply #1728 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 04:49 PM »

I think this weekend will be a go unless the.wife has other plans. which she probably does lol. oh well guess i will have to wait till a week from today

26perch · « **Reply #1729 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 06:15 PM »

Is the bite still a dawn & sunset bite like always or is it a anytime bite

icyclone · « **Reply #1730 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 07:08 PM »

crappiebuster did you go out this morning? if so, what did the ice off farmers measure?

icyclone · « **Reply #1731 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 07:11 PM »

i ask cuz i'm lookin to drive up tomoro and put a few holes in the lake, not lookin to fish out of a house just myself a sled and a power auger, thoughts?

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1732 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 07:34 PM »

Didnt gain much overnite its still very marginal. 3 to 3 1/2 bring picks, spud, and rope, arctic armor suit if you have it. Leave the power auger at home I'd say,when the ice is as thin as it is and the shallowness your dealing with it spooks the heck outta them,hand cranking aint to bad. Or just wait till this weekend when it should be good and safe depending on snow cover. $:-\$ 6-7 fow is all you need this time of year. Stay safe!

icyclone · « **Reply #1733 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 07:46 PM »

yeah i think i'll finally bite the bullet and replace the blades on the old hand auger, i'd tried sharpening them but have never had any luck

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1734 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 08:21 PM »

Drove by small decked mcintosh looks like lots of soft spots use extreme caution

fall_waterfowler · « **Reply #1735 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 11:01 PM »

What baits & jigs tend to work the best for an all-in-one set-up (crappie, yellows, walleye etc.)?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1736 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 09:41 AM »

spoons! or blade baits like a thinfisher!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1737 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 05:47 PM »

Hit some softer/thinner spots out off farmers today. Gonna wait to see what old man winter throws at us. Anywhere from 1 to 14 inches expected. Higher amounts and we will be done for the year. $:-\$

icyclone · « **Reply #1738 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 08:46 PM »

i think i'll hit it friday, i decided to stay home for the day when my parents started sayin i should wear a life jacket when i set foot on that ice and i think it'll be a bit thicker after two more days below-freezing, i think you're bein a little negative bout the snow CB, a nice blanket will reflect sunlight and help us cool off even more, and we'll have a white christmas at that! now last year i found a sweet spot in about 8 feet of water, now with the lake level down a bit, should i hit the same spot or shift farther how onto the lake?

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1739 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 09:36 PM »

Hoping to try some slender spoons out on cl just purchased $40.00 worth and can't wait to try them anyone have any luck with them here

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