Author Topic: Belmont? (Read 7123 times)

Fishhog1 · « **on:** Sep 20, 2019, 01:14 AM »

Starting to look forward to the season. Who can say if Belmont lake has undergone the supposed dam work that was scheduled? Had several trips there last season, and think I've learned a thing or two. Would hate to see it unavailable this year.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 20, 2019, 08:04 AM »

I've been asking over on the open water version of this site and a few guys I know and as far as I've been told it hasn't been drained yet but I can't say that with absolute certainty. Also ya never know when the fish commission might decide to do it.

Fishhog1 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 23, 2019, 01:23 AM »

Thanks for the reply, hopefully some substantiated news will become available before season. If I find some I'll share.

Spider1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 23, 2019, 05:38 AM »

I read an update from back in may of 2018 that said construction wouldn't begin until the summer of 2020 at the soonest but 2022 is more likely. This was to include White Oak pond, Miller pond and Lower Woods also. buuuut, we shall see.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 07:44 AM »

well boys looks like the state pulled the plug on Belmont. I was there yesterday 10/20/19. Was a bit of a challenge launching the boat but I got her in. The deepest spot i found was about 9'. Not sure how this will affect ice fishing. 1/2 the water and all the fish.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 09:07 PM »

Thanks for the update. It's sad to hear that they drained it already and the worst part is they'll probably screw around for another five or more years before they do anything to fix it just like they did at White Oaks and Miller's Pond.

Spider1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 22, 2019, 05:15 AM »

9' deep. Should be ok to fish on once the mud freezes up and you can get to the ice.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 22, 2019, 07:06 AM »

I hope so. It's a tuff lake to fish but I love to fish there. And I look forward to bigbuck's ice fishing derby hopefully he still has it.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 22, 2019, 07:05 PM »

I wonder if they're going to take the limits off on the lake like they did with White Oaks and Miller's Pond. Nine feet of water is pretty deep but considering the overall depth of the lake it doesn't seem that deep and I don't know how much area the fish that are left are going to have.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 23, 2019, 09:36 PM »

Any guestimate of what the deepest depth is at the current water level?

Spider1 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 24, 2019, 05:43 AM »

Tim Hall mentioned above that the deepest he got was around 9'.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 24, 2019, 09:23 AM »

The water was at the base of the boat ramp. So if i was standing looking at shore it was down about 6'.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 24, 2019, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: Spider1 on Oct 24, 2019, 05:43 AM

Tim Hall mentioned above that the deepest he got was around 9'.

I know what he said however I don't know where the deep and shallow spots are so that doesn't help me picture the water level of the lake. Him saying it was at the base of the boat ramp give me a better idea of what it looks like at the current water level if that makes sense to you.

Spider1 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 25, 2019, 05:31 AM »

yup. Makes sense.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 31, 2019, 08:00 PM »

Thank God it's not a repeat of White Oaks but sadly they still have a lot of time to screw it up big time. That heartbreaking seeing that nice buck rotting away. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Flyboyroy35 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 17, 2019, 01:06 PM »

Did they draw it down any further since Nuangola-----'s report ?

Fishermen7201 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 04, 2020, 08:56 PM »

Ice is still good there today

Fishermen7201 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 07, 2020, 10:49 PM »

There today 6 inchs of ice 5 hours 6 fish not good

Tim Hall · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 07, 2020, 12:59 PM »

just letting people know I'm running a small derby. it's 100% payout but I'm doing a 50/50 for the Lakewood PA fire dept. Everyone is welcome. No make up date.

Arkansaspete2 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 08, 2020, 10:41 AM »

Would this lake also be called orsin pond off of 670 ? Don’t normally come this far north but I like to icefish and safe ice has become hard to find . A/P

quickshake · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 08, 2020, 02:42 PM »

Quote from: Arkansaspete2 on Feb 08, 2020, 10:41 AM

Would this lake also be called orsin pond off of 670 ? Don’t normally come this far north but I like to icefish and safe ice has become hard to find . A/P

No Orson pond is right on the corner of 370 and 670 and is private, 3 miles south of there is Belmont.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 10, 2020, 07:58 AM »

I will drill some test holes Thursday and post the results. I dont want people wasting there time diving up and not be comfortable fishing on the lake.

put the 1st one back · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 10, 2020, 09:07 AM »

Thanks Tim,
I would appreciate a heads up.

timmyfish · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 12, 2020, 05:23 PM »

6" of solid ice and 4" of frozen snow.

fredjiggy · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 13, 2020, 05:27 PM »

I want to fish this tournament and wondering where I can get bait? We are staying with our son in Erie, Pa. Fred

timmyfish · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 13, 2020, 05:49 PM »

Wow that's a five hour drive.
World's End Bait and Tackle will be there at the lake. You can text him at 607-349-8283 to order some.

timmyfish · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 15, 2020, 06:37 PM »

Great day on Belmont and thanks to everyone who participated in the tournament today. Raised$140 for the local fire department.

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Author Topic: Belmont? (Read 7123 times)