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Connecticut => Ice Fishing Connecticut => Topic started by: Jeffdunn1991 on Feb 10, 2022, 10:14 AM
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How’s the ice looking down towards the Foxwoods area
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I was well south of there Tuesday on 8 to 10 inches but getting soft fast
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Ok thanks
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I was on about 10 inches in Griswold yesterday. As Menzone said, the top couple inches got noticeably softer throughout the day. A bigger concern is the edges. I had to walk through 8-10 feet of skim ice and open water to actually get onto the ice. My boots go up to my knees or I would've gotten soaked. I'll be bringing planks next time.
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Yes I’m bringing a plank and a small ladder tomorrow
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Was fishing tidal water. No issues at high or low tide
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Perfect thank you
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Had 3 to 6 right near Foxwoods last night. The 3 inches froze a lot later. Where I was last 2 weeks ago was still 6ish.
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We had 6-9” today and some good fishing
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Pics or it didn't happen
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If I post pics people would know where I was at
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I checked a small pond in the SE corner yesterday. Still 7-8" but the top half (or more) was very soft and white. Ice thickness doesn't mean much when it's 55 degrees out. Lot of melting the last few days by the coastline.
I caught my "white whale" earlier in the week so I'm less inclined to take the risk today.
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Haven’t been able to get out a lot this year but bought some bait and decided to find a good spot for this afternoon. Checked a spot in Voluntown and another in Griswold and found a lot of white ice on both. Took 4-5 hits with the spud to go through but I wasn’t risking it with the temps we had coming in the afternoon. That and there wasn’t anyone else on these ponds either. Drove a little further north and ended up in the Plainfield/Killingly area. Had 9-10” of ice with the bottom 6” solid. Setup around noon and stayed till dark. Totaled 4 nice bass all 14-15” , a couple pickerel, and 4 jumbo perch. We kept the perch to fry tomorrow night. Weather was awesome!
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Lillinonah still frozen and solid.
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Lillinonah still frozen and solid.
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Nice fish, Glad to see you had some luck. That size seems to be in abundance there lately.
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On a foot of ice in NE CT right now. The ice season is alive and well boys! ;D :tipup:
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I think after Thursday and Friday’s rain and the temps next week the ice will not be looking good
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I think after Thursday and Friday’s rain and the temps next week the ice will not be looking good
The places with 10”+ will hopefully hold up at least for a couple days after. If not, I’ll be driving to the hills or Mass
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I think after Thursday and Friday’s rain and the temps next week the ice will not be looking good
Ice will be fine just as it was after the last big rain we got that eventually turned to snow. That was over an inch of rain....here in Kent a couple ponds have over 14" of ice...
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It's a typical late season pattern. There will be plenty of ice around for those who look for it. I love how alot of people think the season is over after 2 days over 50. Just means more places for me to fish without an audience
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It's a typical late season pattern. There will be plenty of ice around for those who look for it. I love how alot of people think the season is over after 2 days over 50. Just means more places for me to fish without an audience
Yup. I am thankful for those types, the too much wind guys, the too much snow guys, and my favorite the its too cold guys. Imagine if all these types suddenly enjoyed fishing as much as we do...all the spots would be slammed all the time...
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I was able to make it out on Sunday night on 5-7”, after the highs, the rain, etc. I went slow, exercised a good amount of caution and found pretty solid ice with the exception of a few soft spots. Even the edges were good. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the ice faired where I was. I’ll keep going until it’s not safe but I don’t think we’re there quite yet.
-Eric
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Yup. I am thankful for those types, the too much wind guys, the too much snow guys, and my favorite the its too cold guys. Imagine if all these types suddenly enjoyed fishing as much as we do...all the spots would be slammed all the time...
My eyes light up when I see single digits. Ice to myself!!
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Seems like weather plays a role in everything we do outdoors good and bad, but just gotta role with it and do what you can. I know it was cold Monday and making ice where I was.
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It’s not just a big rain though . It’s a big rain followed by almost 5 days above freezing temps
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It’s not just a big rain though . It’s a big rain followed by almost 5 days above freezing temps
Pack your stuff up then! Ill be on the same local water I have been on in 5 days.
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I applaud the folks thinking cautiously. No fish is worth it.
I found bad ice last Friday so I accessed the lake from a different area. Main lake had 14" of solid ice. A guy fell though Saturday morning were the bad ice was. Thankfully, from what I heard, he was OK. Just lost a bunch of gear.
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I’ll be out in the morning trying to get a toothy critter to eat before the front blows in!
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i had close to 10 yesterday but even with that, i cut a hole every 10 feet just to make sure.
my advice- if it looks bad, it probably is and not worth it.
if it looks good, wear a pfd, and cut a hole every 10 feet or so. we will get some melting today and tomorrow.
be safe- no fish is worth taking swim for.
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Cutting holes frequently is ok but I never leave home without my spud bar. Once you learn how to use one, it's by far the best way to know the quality of ice you're on. Plus it's way faster than drilling
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word of caution, my local pond had a LOT of standing water on it today. I didnt go out on the ice but I suspect we lost a bunch in central and eastern CT. Be careful out there.
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There was a lot of water on the ice when we got on this morning planned to fish till sunset .. around 12:30 I noticed … there was no more water on top of the ice . I told my buddy it’s time to go . It lost integrity very quickly today
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My holes sure gotbigger as the day went on from all the water draining, lol
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The warm winds tonight and tomorrow could really do a number on the ice. I do think some spots with 10”+ should hold up but definitely will be exercising extra caution this weekend. Cold Friday night and Saturday will hopefully sure things up a bit for Sunday.
Good luck and let’s not go swimming
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The ice I was on late today lost about 2" from mid-day yesterday and tonight will be rough on it. Still should be fine on areas that were really solid before, especially once it cools down again.
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About 5 or 6 inches of good ice under about 2 inches of rotting, granular ice at Lower Bolton today and the bite was red hot for panfish jigging. The fish were definitely responding to the coming weather change. The fat lady is getting ready to sing for that area I think.
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Ice is safe all over for weeks to come. Let the snowflakes stay home ill be out fishing everyday
As will I- just don’t feel like going in ;D
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my local lake which was safe two days ago is now open. the edges of whatever ice is left are shot.
be careful out there.
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Beach pond is wide open from the Ct launch to Ri. Lost 6inces in 3 days. Time to go north!
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There is no ice left in ct.
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There is no ice left in ct.
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That area looks familiar. If it's where I am thinking, I do pretty well there too. That is a nice fish!!
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1 st bass tournament at Congamond Saturday 2-26-22 what’s left of the ice will be gone by then I’m sure
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I drive by Beach Pond yesterday on our way to breakfast at our favorite dinner and it’s wide open on the main body where it was fishable 5 days ago. Hardfloor said it first! We took what was most likely our last ice outing for the season in the killingly area. The same pond we fished last Sat on 10+ I lost 4-5 inch in 2 days. I would guess that pond will be shot too in another day or so. We went out with a bang though with lots of action on bass 13-15” and a few more jumbo perch….Good luck to those who keep at it while there is still some ice around!
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Nw corner ice was fine
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Iced 4 slime darts 2 ok gills and that slob
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Nice Bass! I tried posting some pics from today but got an error. I was thinking about going NW for another trip or two. Decided to go shed hunting for antlers the next few available days instead. Good luck and catch some good ones!!!
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Over 6” solid winter conditions on Lillinonah. No plank needed Shepaug arm. Fishon!
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Fished NW corner today and jigging was steady. No bad shoreline where is was and 11 inches of crystal solid ice.
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Fat toothy 👍
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NE Bigelow Hollow locked back up at the ramp, 9-10 inches and was making ice all day.
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Over 6” solid winter conditions on Lillinonah. No plank needed Shepaug arm. Fishon!
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Nice.