Author Topic: Valparaiso chain of lakes (Read 2804 times)

Motley14 · « **on:** Feb 02, 2018, 08:46 AM »

Anyone been out to check any of the lakes in Valpo? They look all covered from a distance but have not seen anyone out. I check on Tuesday and took two steps on and didn't feel very comfortable yet. Wondering if anyone has checked or been out the last day or so. Cold as hell out there today and last night.

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 02, 2018, 05:35 PM »

I might check tonight but would have to run home n grab my Spud

FOOTDOC · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 02, 2018, 06:05 PM »

Did the loop tonight after work and saw one guy on the southwest corner of Flint off the boat ramp fishing basically out in the open. Seemed pretty chilly to me out there... Drove and saw NO ONE on Long or on Loomis. Really surprised me that no one was out. May have to do some spudding tomorrow...

Derslayer1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 02, 2018, 06:46 PM »

Great To see ya Doc

hounds · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 02, 2018, 09:17 PM »

Thanks Doc

Wright · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 02, 2018, 11:10 PM »

Checked Loomis yesterday after work shore ice was only about 1/2 inch at the beach.

Graygills22 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 08:11 AM »

Long yesterday was 3 1/2 inches.... flint was 5 ...

Iceman junkie · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 08:20 AM »

Is Flint a private lake? I have wanted to try it many times but I dont know if Im allowed.

southside · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 10:37 AM »

Just out on Loomis found 4.5 to 5ins of ice. In front bay and about 300 yards off beach. Be careful and spud spud spud.

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 03:22 PM »

Quote from: Iceman junkie on Feb 03, 2018, 08:20 AM

Is Flint a private lake? I have wanted to try it many times but I dont know if Im allowed.

Public but hard to find parking. Public ramp on South East side of lake. But issues with parking. Hope this helped. If u need more info feel free to pm me.

Iceman junkie · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 08:26 PM »

Thanks for the info CrappieJigger29. I appreciate it.

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 03, 2018, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: Iceman junkie on Feb 03, 2018, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the info CrappieJigger29. I appreciate it.

No prob bud. Fish on

southside · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 04, 2018, 09:21 AM »

Fished Loomis last night ended up with eight keeper crappies ice is four inches.

Motley14 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 05, 2018, 02:51 PM »

No one on Flint at all Sunday. Shore is 2 inches at best by launch and I have to guess only getting worse with this snow off of the launch. Haven't seen anyone on long either.

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 05, 2018, 02:55 PM »

I'll be checking long with the ol Spud about mid to late week to see where it's at I'll try to keep everyone informed as much as I can on conditions

Motley14 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 09, 2018, 09:05 AM »

Was hoping to get out for a little today since we didn't get as much snow as expected. Started at Flint and it looks dangerous there are spots where you can see the snow just killed the ice and looks like standing water and actually almost looks like a hole in the ice in certain spots. Once I saw this I got off, then went to Long and no one out there but looked the same! Its a shame we had some good cold weather but this snow has messed it up it seems. Anyone else find anywhere local

goathead · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2018, 02:50 AM »

I am just down the road from Loomis and my pond has a lot of water/slush on top. It grew yesterday as the snow fell. There are several muskrat holes and the weight of the snow is literally pushing water up through those holes. Very sketchy. Manny

Spooled85 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 10, 2018, 03:38 AM »

Quote from: goathead on Feb 10, 2018, 02:50 AM

I am just down the road from Loomis and my pond has a lot of water/slush on top. It grew yesterday as the snow fell. There are several muskrat holes and the weight of the snow is literally pushing water up through those holes. Very sketchy. Manny

Need to get rid of those rats

goathead · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 11, 2018, 08:26 AM »

What's aa good way to get rid of these pests (muskrats).

Hexagenia51 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 11, 2018, 08:30 AM »

Duh traps? LoL Hex

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 11, 2018, 09:22 AM »

Checked ice yesterday took 4-5 have of the Spud to break through in most areas. But still be careful some honeycomb ice in areas. It's 6-8 in of honeycomb in spots with 2-3 in of good ice as well. But be careful everyone lots of snow n slush. Goin to try my luck today.

Spooled85 · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 11, 2018, 10:46 AM »

Quote from: goathead on Feb 11, 2018, 08:26 AM

What's aa good way to get rid of these pests (muskrats).

There out of season now , but being it's you property and there are causing damage . Could be different story . Should look into it and see what you can do. If you are allowed to get rid of them I can give you some tips

CrappieJigger29 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 11, 2018, 03:47 PM »

Lots of slush n water on top n some soft spots but definitely some good ice in areas. Didn't catch much on long today. Just 3 toss backs 😢 looks like the end of the season

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Author Topic: Valparaiso chain of lakes (Read 2804 times)