Early ice season

[Natefisherman]

With these cold temps do you think we will have early ice

[Icenutter]

Next weekend in certain locations. 

[Old School]

Sheltered coves at Deep Creek Lake should be accessible this coming weekend.

[Natefisherman]

My local pond is looking good

[Icenutter]

Thursday into Friday 30+ mph winds expected.  Hopefully sheltered areas will lock up before the wind comes.

[Natefisherman]

The 40 degree temps r worrying me

[Old School]

One day of 40 won't hurt. Deep Creek real cold tomorrow & Friday. I plan to drive up early Saturday & check out ice. Will post what I find.

[Natefisherman]

Ok and even if the ice along the bank is thin ice it wont melt it hopefully

[jeepdude64]

I don't think yOu will be alone.. I would be up saturday but going to the lay of the wreaths for Vets at the Cemetary of the Alleghenies.. be safe and let us know what you find. 

[Natefisherman]

My local pond has a good inch to inch an a half of ice cold temps hopefully will allow it to grow thick enough to fish blairs vally is a,definite no go for awhile

[jlg]

found some fishable ice (clear ice 4" thick) yesterday at Deep Creek and see a few folks on ice at the extreme upper end of Mchenry Cove. Main lake had a combo of skim ice and open water and sheltered areas looked locked from bank to bank but not very thick.  Lake seems ready for a good freeze but it will take another round of frigid temps to lock it up good.  With the current weather will be treacherous trying to get to Deep Creek and the rain will certainly affect any ice currently on the lake.  Stay safe

[jlg]

One other observation - looks like lake is about 5' lower than past years.

[Natefisherman]

The pond i was fishing had 3 inches of hard clear ice just when i drilled into it it would crack around the hole which had me worrried

[Old School]

DCL 3' lower than normal. 4" black ice on sheltered coves. Next week should be ok on sheltered coves but probably not lake itself.

[shaddydan]

Should I assume the ice will be fine by the end of January on DC?

[Natefisherman]

The pond i fish has grown 2 inchs thicker since i last went so ice is,growing well

[hesseltine32]

Should I assume the ice will be fine by the end of January on DC?

Should be unless it's a warm winter