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Title: Northwest CT
Post by: PerchMan45 on Feb 25, 2022, 07:28 PM

I am making the trek out to the hills tomorrow after my mishap at Mashapaug this afternoon. I was thinking Winchester Lake or one of the ponds in that area if I can’t get on there.

Does anybody know if they plow the boat launch at Winchester and if they don’t what launches in the area do they plow? I am relatively unfamiliar with the area so any information is appreciated.

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: mungo544 on Feb 25, 2022, 07:41 PM

I've never been to Winchester when the boat launch lot wasn't plowed but no guarantees.  If there is no ice there, there is no ice anywhere.

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: PerchMan45 on Feb 25, 2022, 07:53 PM

Thank you for the information.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: roofman on Feb 25, 2022, 08:47 PM

I was on 8++ black ice in Winchester Thursday.Slow few hours,3 small pickerell.

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: PerchMan45 on Feb 26, 2022, 02:10 PM

Still had 8-9” today. No issues getting on.

First time I’ve fished Winchester, fairly happy with the results for not knowing the lake.

6 Cookie cutter Pickerel all between 12 and 16 inches (blah), a 16” bass, and a 19” baby Pike that didn’t set off the flag. No action jigging.

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: TheDudeAbides88 on Mar 01, 2022, 08:53 AM

Anyone on east twin today? How’s the edges doing?

Title: Re: Northwest CT
Post by: Ranger275 on Mar 01, 2022, 03:05 PM

I was there yesterday. Edges were fine where I got on at O'hare's. 8" of black ice everywhere I drilled. About 2 inches of crusty snow on top. That being said, I always bring a spud and check each time I head out, I never take anyone's word for it! Be safe and tight lines!