Author Topic: What date will we be on the ice? (Read 11664 times)

bluegill63 · « **on:** Nov 26, 2011, 09:15 PM »

Ok boys lets pick a date I can't wait. Have all my stuff ready to go!

I am guessing Dec 17th.

Last year I was on the ice on Dec. 3rd.

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 11:33 PM »

As soon as its hard enough hopefully before me bday that's the 11.

riverbottoms · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 27, 2011, 12:02 PM »

Hopefully by Dec. 10th. on the shallow backwaters.

ilarcher · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 27, 2011, 01:01 PM »

Not soon enough!!! but I hope its by Christmas.

fireman 1 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 27, 2011, 02:13 PM »

I hope soon. Last year was my first year ice fishing it was awesome did really well. I was able to go with a couple friends that had ice huts this year I'm ready i went out and got one myself. Bring on the ice.

Soozookie · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 27, 2011, 04:02 PM »

im going too hope soon as possible... but prolly 2nd week n dec.

harpenter · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 10:36 AM »

Last year in the Quad Cities, we got out for the first time on Dec. 9th. The water temps here are 44 degrees, last year this time they were 35. I'm guessing it will be Dec. 16th before we get out.

boscolab · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 12:56 PM »

The weekend of Muzzleloaders season has been the day for me. Even if it is to a shallow little canal in LaSalle.

December 11th I will be ice fishing in 4 inches of ice over 3 feet of water.

Soozookie · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 03:30 PM »

maybe have to let me know bob i live in peru, and have thought about fishing canal but neverhave

smontague · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 03:43 PM »

Looking like after Christmas before we'll be on good ice here in western Quebec. Daytime highs well above zero celsius, nighttime lows hover around freezing. Not even a snowfall that stuck around yet.

dutch 1 · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 04:21 PM »

High of low 40's low of 31 can't be far away,my guess is the last week of December.

John_BZ · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 29, 2011, 02:29 PM »

its going to be a late one compared to the last couple of years. we are out on the water alot duckhunting on the fox chain and normally we would have to start breaking ice by now or at least see some glassing over. none of it yet. i think i will be able to get a full duck season in on open water which doesnt happen often.

74redone · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 29, 2011, 04:00 PM »

I hope its soon! I am ready to hit the hard water!
Matt

Chiroguyf250 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 29, 2011, 06:36 PM »

Not soon enough but I hope soon!

My wife is due at the end of December and I would like to get out a few times before the baby comes. I know she is not gna want me to go as much as I would like when the baby comes

Randy

bigmk49 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 01, 2011, 05:13 PM »

i usually jump on that week span between christmas and new years

clarkam4 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 02:11 PM »

Not soon enough...

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 04:53 PM »

Next weekend is looking promising guys. Freezing all week long Hi's hovering right at freezing.

John_BZ · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 06:01 PM »

the back section of the south bay on channel lake was glassed over all day today. we'll see what happens. they are talking mid 40s tomorrow and 40 on sunday. if the wind stays down there may be fishable ice fairly soon. if not i will keep waterfowling until i run out of season

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 07:57 PM »

John_Bz you seem like the guy that needs to keep me posted. I'm looking to fish spring lake SOOOOON! That channel should freeze quick. Don't know how close you are to that. Crappie Crappie Crappie Bluegill Crappie Crappie Crappie Bluegill Pumkinseed Bluegill Crappie Bluegill. Hurry up and ICE up.

John_BZ · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 08:49 PM »

i live just off the south bay of channel lake. i used to live on fox lake. typically the big early ice rush on the chain is to the T channel and neilsens channel on the river as those areas freeze first that everybody knows about. spring lake is a crap shoot depending on current. if we get alot of rain prior to freeze up spring lake may need more time. we will see. the ice is the same but it is different every year.

blufloyd · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 08:53 PM »

I fish Geneseo 2nd weekend of December or so last few years thinking maybe not this year. 50 deg rain tonight and tomorrow.

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 09:36 PM »

Quote from: John_BZ on Dec 02, 2011, 08:49 PM

i live just off the south bay of channel lake. i used to live on fox lake. typically the big early ice rush on the chain is to the T channel and neilsens channel on the river as those areas freeze first that everybody knows about. spring lake is a crap shoot depending on current. if we get alot of rain prior to freeze up spring lake may need more time. we will see. the ice is the same but it is different every year.

I would appreciate a new spot greatly. I kind of get sick of the same spot up their. I go other places but I like that area and am looking to get on some walleyes and pike.

???PLEEAASE?

Chiroguyf250 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 09:44 PM »

Quote from: John_BZ on Dec 02, 2011, 08:49 PM

i live just off the south bay of channel lake. i used to live on fox lake. typically the big early ice rush on the chain is to the T channel and neilsens channel on the river as those areas freeze first that everybody knows about. spring lake is a crap shoot depending on current. if we get alot of rain prior to freeze up spring lake may need more time. we will see. the ice is the same but it is different every year.

we bow fished channel lake a lot last year its freaking loaded with some big musky and a crap ton of walleye man we would shoot 100 carp and see just as many musky and walleye as carp from 10 inch musky to big big musky

is there any public access to channel surprisingly we have never ice fished it.

neilson is crazy early ice that's for sure but we usually have pretty good luck there lost my phone through the ice last year few days after I got it.

Randy

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 02, 2011, 09:54 PM »

Musky sound great too. Need info on where to go for parking. I'm sure their is something off 173 to pay and park. I just don't know that area to well.

CONGRATS! CHIROGUYF250

John_BZ · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 11:31 AM »

look up choppers and the thirsty turtle. there is parking at both places. both places charge for parking. just about any bar on the water on the chain has parking on about every big lake. the south bay freezes early. unfortunately its been warm and raining all morning. as far as pike i wouldnt go crazy targeting them as there arent terribly many in the chain. the musky population is good but not a typical ice fishing target. i would focus on walleye as the fishery is the best ive ever seen for out there. its not like up north but catching limits has gotten alot easier the past 4 years or so. some decent fish around too. my buddy pulled a 9.5 lber through the ice a couple years ago.

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 02:45 PM »

Thanks for the tip on pike. Nothing like wasted time. Now how about that ICE allready. 2 weeks maybe?? Who knows.

DaleL57 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 09:17 PM »

Got an e-mail from Darcy (Hermann's Bar) that the thought is, neilsens channel will freeze in a 1-1/2 weeks. Thinking of going there and checking it out. If any thing, at least tip a few at Hermann's.

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 10:51 PM »

Weather your tippin jigs or tippin drinks waiting to tip a jig, I'm with you.

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 04, 2011, 07:26 PM »

Weather looking like it could happen next week if the wind don't blow

lindenborn · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 12:19 AM »

Dec 23rd for good safe ice.
Lindy

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