Author Topic: Wethersfield cove (Read 9053 times)

Ravo Himself · « **on:** Jan 13, 2019, 04:18 PM »

Anybody happen to drive by and see if it's locked up yet? I know it's not safe yet but with all this cold we've had and that's coming there's actually hope to fish it this year. I don't think I was able to get on the past 2 years

thejamespowell · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 14, 2019, 05:14 AM »

Just some skim around the edges when I drove past the other day. I drive past it on my way to work so I will give an update later this morning.

thejamespowell · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 14, 2019, 08:04 AM »

Definitely looked to be locked up but I didn't have time to stop and spud. Might be worth a look if you live nearby though!

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 14, 2019, 08:57 AM »

That's good news! I'm guessing if it was mostly open end of last week it still needs some time but the extended forecast looks good for making ice so maybe this weekend

groggyfrog · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 14, 2019, 02:24 PM »

Sorry for obvious & sad news. WIDE OPEN.

jss111678 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 15, 2019, 09:23 PM »

I drive by every day, it was locked up but it just froze so I don’t think it would be good for a few days at least. It was windy so it took forever to lock.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2019, 05:35 AM »

Well after the snow this weekend were supposed to get some negative temps maybe and Monday is single digits. So fingers crossed

groggyfrog · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2019, 05:46 PM »

Drove by today. Stay off tidal coves. Be safe

palmerjp · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 18, 2019, 07:47 AM »

Walked out from the launch ramp this morning on my way to work. The cove is locked and ice quality is good but only about ~3 inches. I didn't walk out very far because I was alone and had minimal safety gear.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 18, 2019, 09:22 AM »

Hopefully the snow doesn't mess it up too bad

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 18, 2019, 04:17 PM »

Drove to the DMV side after work. Edges were wet but found a spot to get on. Seemed good enough at first. Took 3 hits with the Spud to break through. Started walking and I started punching through with just 2. A lot of people were checking it out from the launch. I'm sure there will be people out tomorrow but I won't be one of them. Chopped a chunk of ice out to see how thick. I'll say 3-3.5"but it wasn't super great ice.

CaptainMike69 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 10:05 AM »

Any updates on the cove especially after this weather? I saw a few guys out there on Friday but edges were still wet and most of the middle did not look safe either.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2019, 11:05 AM »

Luckily we didn't get as much snow as expected. We're expecting single digits through Tuesday so that should really help out.

palmerjp · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 10:21 AM »

With the rain in the forecast I'm not too hopeful. I'll keep checking it though...

PikeKing23 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 10:40 AM »

How much ice is there now? I would think at least 6"? This rain will just melt all of the the snow on top then re-freeze everything from Thursday night on. I don't think we will lose too much ice. Will have to watch the shorelines, though. I will be checking Friday night after work.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 11:59 AM »

Might not be able to get on for a couple days, I'm sure the river is going to go up pretty good. But as for the ice I'm sure it will survive

PikeKing23 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 06:51 PM »

Anybody know how thick it is now before the storm? I heard last week it was only 3" and even less further out.

paul82 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 08:20 PM »

Ice is ok now (fishin today on other cove) but I think will be unfishable after rain for few days due high water level

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 23, 2019, 11:21 PM »

Quote from: paul82 on Jan 23, 2019, 08:20 PM

Ice is ok now (fishin today on other cove) but I think will be unfishable after rain for few days due high water level

If that forecast holds true all the river coves will be tough to get on.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 30, 2019, 08:36 AM »

Anybody been down to check the launch? Last I heard it was under water but the river has come down and is still dropping

palmerjp · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 30, 2019, 09:40 AM »

Checked it out last night - there is ice covering most of the parking lot. With these low temps I'm not sure what to expect will happen as the water goes down...

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 30, 2019, 09:51 AM »

Thanks for the update. I plan on checking it later in the week. Just wasn't sure on parking situation

PikeKing23 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 30, 2019, 12:04 PM »

I checked it on Friday night and there was 100 yards of open water at the launch. Be careful! The water was very high, though. Way back into the woods on the other side.

palmerjp · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 31, 2019, 04:55 PM »

Walked out to the first buoy that marks the mooring field. Took 20 hits with the spud and my estimate is about 4-5 inches. Edges were a little soft.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 31, 2019, 07:29 PM »

How's the parking lot? Accessible? Thanks for the update

palmerjp · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 31, 2019, 07:32 PM »

Yup.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 31, 2019, 07:41 PM »

You're the man! I'll be out at sunrise Saturday morning

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 02, 2019, 04:33 PM »

Was about to head to the cove when I got a text this morning that the river came up a couple feet and there's a lot of open water between shore and ice. Might be another year without fishing the cove for me with this coming weather

palmerjp · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 03, 2019, 04:41 PM »

Saw some groups on yesterday. When I went by this morning there was one group on and 20 feet of open water to the ice...rough year. This should have been the weekend...

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 03, 2019, 06:12 PM »

Yeah I heard guys were using a 30ft extension ladder

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