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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: ChaumontDrahthaar on Dec 05, 2016, 05:38 PM
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Lets get the chatter going boys/girls!
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Me and a buddy are gonna try it this season hopefuly! Bring on the ice
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I HAVE to get up there this year! Can't wait!
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let's go !!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait hope it's like 2 years ago
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We had a few inches of snow yesterday which has melted and more coming on Thursday evening. Still pretty warm in the day at about38degF but I have seen some skim ice in the bays early morning. We have to have patience which isn't my forte ! Should have my new flasher delivered by the end of the week. Will have to find all my gear and check it out and change out line on the reels.
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Yo Guys & Gals,
Fished Chaumont 2 weeks ago. Went out with the big boys. Caught lots of perch and we caught 28 cisco's between the 2 of us. They hit on the way down and back up, seldom on the bottom. Not my normal fare but I brought a couple home and smoked them. Tasty yet boney. Hopefully, the good bite will hold into hard water season. Can't wait.
may be better pickled[i donot know about smoked then pickled??]
but soft bones[pickled]
RAT
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thats good,try pickled ones i like them a lot better then smoked
but that is just me
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Any skim ice to report on Chamount Bay? Thanks
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Keeping an eye on Three Mile to see if any early season ice keeps developing.
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We've got skim
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:tipup:
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Made it up for the first time last year plan on hitting it a few times this year definitely worth the 4 1/2 hour drive!!! Can't wait
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;D
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Perchin should be good can't wait.
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Just got back from a few days at Cape Vincent. Read the Chaumont Hardware report but a lot of the ice didn't look too good to me. There is fishable ice but there are some wet spots and it's pretty warm today. I hope it cools down fast. I plan on fishing after Jan 1 .
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Any safe ice over on the Guffin's side?
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Any safe ice over on the Guffin's side?
Don't know but kind of doubt it would be safe. The one fisherman I saw was sort of near the tip of independence point.
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Complete north west shore is only skim at this point.
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Can't catch paydirt on ice that will stay.
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So much for our colder than normal weather the guessers were predicting :cookoo: :%$#!: >:(
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So much for our colder than normal weather the guessers were predicting :cookoo: :%$#!: >:(
I should've been a weatherman, the only job you can be wrong 90% of the time and still get paid!
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I should've been a weatherman, the only job you can be wrong 90% of the time and still get paid!
Easy, easy, better go knock on wood or something, keep it up and we will have 5 foot of snow and 4 ft of ice to drill through.....
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Easy, easy, better go knock on wood or something, keep it up and we will have 5 foot of snow and 4 ft of ice to drill through.....
I'll take the ice, but I'll pass on the snow!
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Easy, easy, better go knock on wood or something, keep it up and we will have 5 foot of snow and 4 ft of ice to drill through.....
Lol, that's hilarious!!! Can't wait to get up there . One of the best fisherys in the state. And I would take the 4 foot of ice just to jig up some of those 👀. But 5 feet of snow, that does not sound fun at all. So I hope you knocked on some wood.
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:thumbsup:
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Drove by Chaumont today on my way to Rochester. Not too much snow but the bay appears to be frozen over with just a blanket of snow. Should get cold tonight and make more ice. Maybe in a week or so. Can't wait !!!
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There were a dozen trucks at the chaumont launch yesterday and wheelers on the ice. Not sure how far out they were as the visibility was low.
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Has anyone been able to reach Herricks?
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"Has anyone been able to reach Herricks?"
I called the Hardware store yesterday and they said not yet.
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Bump...
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How did ice hold up with the rain
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Anyone know the conditions of Chaumont? I hate asking but its a long drive and dont want to waste a trip.
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Spike, best report you will get is by clicking on the chaumont hardware link above. Those guys are great and will give great info the morning you stop in. They updated it this morning.
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Fished Chaumont today, great day for it. Perch bite was on and off with a lot of dinks to sort through. I found ice 6-8" deep but it wasn't constant. Lots of wheelers on the ice today and the ice was making lots of noise!
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Anyone get out on the Bay yesterday and today? Heard a 22lbs Laker was caught yesterday
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Anyone get out on the Bay yesterday and today? Heard a 22lbs Laker was caught yesterday
Yes seen photo on the nys classic Facebook page
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Hello everyone,
Iam from the southern tier and have heard nothing but great things about the bay. I am heading up after work on wednesday night to fish thursday and friday, my weekends come Thurs and Fri. I have been studying maps of Chaumont bay like crazy and have some spots I believe will be good. Just wondering traditionally what depths produce the best size perch, and the depths that produce Walleye as well. Thank you very much!
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You want to use a lot of caution this weekend. The ice is not in good shape and we're heading for quit the warm up. If you're a first timer on Chaumont Bay, you would be wise to stop at the Chaumont hardware store and talk to Greg. Very valuable info. And he has bait! Be safe.
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Does anyone have any recommendations on were to stay relatively close to decent fishing? Four of us are planning to try fishing the BAY. We are about four hours away and would greatly appreciate any assistance in finding a reasonably priced place to stay for a few days. Not much good ice here.
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plowman have you been up on chaumont past couple days or today??just wondering
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duckaway motel in chaumont good people
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Thanks LUV2fish2
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You want to use a lot of caution this weekend. The ice is not in good shape and we're heading for quit the warm up. If you're a first timer on Chaumont Bay, you would be wise to stop at the Chaumont hardware store and talk to Greg. Very valuable info. And he has bait! Be safe.
Yeah I saw on the conditions page from the hardware store that ice is 6-12 in most places and 3-8 out in the deeper water as of the weekend, which is why I'm heading up to fish thursday and friday. I will be at the hardware store when they open on thursday. Thanks for the heads up!
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plowman have you been up on chaumont past couple days or today??just wondering
Eskimoauger, I haven't been on the Bay recently. I have a friend that lives on the Bay and is a big time ice fisherman. I speak with him all the time and he keeps me informed on the ice conditions almost daily. I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you tagged him for info. He's ESSOX SLAYER He's a good guy.
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By the way, the best place for conditions on Chaumont Bay will be in "New York Fishing Reports and Conditions" under the thread "Big Water/ Jefferson". Essox Slayer will be on that thread when things get cooking.
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Hey everyone just wondering how the ice is holding up with this weather, I keep checking the chaumont hardware store hoping to get out. I have never stepped foot out there and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I really want to ice one of those pig walleye I always see pictures of. Pm me with any advice would be appreciated.
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Hey everyone just wondering how the ice is holding up with this weather, I keep checking the chaumont hardware store hoping to get out. I have never stepped foot out there and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I really want to ice one of those pig walleye I always see pictures of. Pm me with any advice would be appreciated.
If you've never been out be sure to stop by the hardware store and get an updated map from Greg. He's good about marking bad spots.
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Bad news boys, A_holes ruined a good thing you had going
Due to people being idiots the parking at the red camp on pt salubrious(Hardware store spot) has been shut down. Greg also said that the state ramp is unsafe for machines at this point the eater level has come up and all the shore ice is floating
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Glad i made friends out there so I still have good excess.
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im thinking about heading out there also. I got the same advice, im gonna stop in to the hardware store for bait get a map and any intel i can then just spud my way around out there. As much as I dont like doing it ill probably try to chat some guys up out there and/or stick close to other people as i have no idea what to do out there.
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Good to get all the updated info from you guys. The bay is on my list for this season. More cold coming next week. ;D
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I just don't get why people have to ruin a good thing. You see this everywhere.
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Listen up, Gents, I'm only gonna say this once.
The owner of the blue house over on Three Mile Point that has been allowing fishermen access to the ice is mad, and rightfully so.
Apparently, a bunch of you think that because "rumor" has it access is allowed means you don't have to ask permission when you get there.
WRONG.
I fished over there yesterday (I know the man personally and have access there without having to ask each year) and watched wheelers coming up and down his ramp, vehicles rutting up his yard/roadside, standing on his deck looking out on the bay, etc., etc. Saw a vehicle parking halfway down his ramp, not to unload, but to park there while they went fishing.
Saw a bunch of guys that I didn't recognize over there.
Let me state this as plainly as possible-YOU ASK PERMISSION TO ACCESS THE ICE THERE OR DON'T BOTHER COMING UP HERE. PERIOD.
So far this year, I've watched as shorefront property owners have had to literally guard their property at 0500 in the morning to prevent YOU PEOPLE from just parking and accessing, just because you "want to". I've seen yards rutted to he@@ and back, because theres no frost in the ground, but YOU PEOPLE park anyway, unconcerned with damage you might cause.
I've seen this at a dozen great access spots over the years, and watched those places made off limits for parking /accessing the ice.
You know who you are.
Keep this crap up, and this access spot is gonna go bye bye as well.
Personally, I could care less if these landowners restrict access, I've known them for years, have offered to help with rut filling/clean up in the spring and will ALWAYS have access via their properties.
You people who don't ask/don't care don't have that option.
Remember that nice limited space parking area that used to be over on Point Salubriuous that isn't there anymore? It's because people parked outside the signs and figured they could do what they want.
You guys have been warned, landowners are NOT gonna tolerate this level on inconsideration.
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I just don't get why people have to ruin a good thing. You see this everywhere.
I couldn't agree more as a young man I was taught to be respectful of other people's property and things ,
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I had salmon fishermen argue with me that they had a right to walk across my front yard to access the water while their truck was parked in my back yard, they left trash ruts and fishing line behind. It amazes me that any land owner would allow access to strangers the way people disrespect other people's land.
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The sad thing is a lot of them aren't younger people it's the seasoned vets that believe entitlement allows them to act in such a way...Not that young people are excluded from this but a sense of entitlement does float around from what I can see.
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Listen up, Gents, I'm only gonna say this once.
The owner of the blue house over on Three Mile Point that has been allowing fishermen access to the ice is mad, and rightfully so.
Apparently, a bunch of you think that because "rumor" has it access is allowed means you don't have to ask permission when you get there.
WRONG.
I fished over there yesterday (I know the man personally and have access there without having to ask each year) and watched wheelers coming up and down his ramp, vehicles rutting up his yard/roadside, standing on his deck looking out on the bay, etc., etc. Saw a vehicle parking halfway down his ramp, not to unload, but to park there while they went fishing.
Saw a bunch of guys that I didn't recognize over there.
Let me state this as plainly as possible-YOU ASK PERMISSION TO ACCESS THE ICE THERE OR DON'T BOTHER COMING UP HERE. PERIOD.
So far this year, I've watched as shorefront property owners have had to literally guard their property at 0500 in the morning to prevent YOU PEOPLE from just parking and accessing, just because you "want to". I've seen yards rutted to he@@ and back, because theres no frost in the ground, but YOU PEOPLE park anyway, unconcerned with damage you might cause.
I've seen this at a dozen great access spots over the years, and watched those places made off limits for parking /accessing the ice.
You know who you are.
Keep this crap up, and this access spot is gonna go bye bye as well.
Personally, I could care less if these landowners restrict access, I've known them for years, have offered to help with rut filling/clean up in the spring and will ALWAYS have access via their properties.
You people who don't ask/don't care don't have that option.
Remember that nice limited space parking area that used to be over on Point Salubriuous that isn't there anymore? It's because people parked outside the signs and figured they could do what they want.
You guys have been warned, landowners are NOT gonna tolerate this level on inconsideration.
yep it really sucked, had a weekend planned for up there, drove up and no parking, ruined my whole weekend. thanks alot internet idiots...
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yep it really sucked, had a weekend planned for up there, drove up and no parking, ruined my whole weekend. thanks alot internet idiots...
Everything has changed since we got the internet and sights like ice shanty and facebook. Its so easy now to get on a sight like this and get the latest info on where the best fishing is etc. Before the internet you actually had to figure things out by yourself. Now all that info is right at your fingertips. We are our own worse enemy.
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Everything has changed since we got the internet and sights like ice shanty and facebook. Its so easy now to get on a sight like this and get the latest info on where the best fishing is etc. Before the internet you actually had to figure things out by yourself. Now all that info is right at your fingertips. We are our own worse enemy.
And in reality theres more to it than that.
Common sense has been lost by a majority of people.
For the life of me, can't understand how inconsiderate some of these clods are.
Getting to a public access boat launch at 0500 is one thing...arriving at a private access spot at 0500 is another entirely, yet it seems some of these clods think tromping through a guys yard at 0500 is "ok"...but that's just me.
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Well that sucks , but it seems common sense, and courtesy are hard to come by these days
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And in reality theres more to it than that.
Common sense has been lost by a majority of people.
For the life of me, can't understand how inconsiderate some of these clods are.
Getting to a public access boat launch at 0500 is one thing...arriving at a private access spot at 0500 is another entirely, yet it seems some of these clods think tromping through a guys yard at 0500 is "ok"...but that's just me.
Its not only common sense, these kinds of people were never taught the word respect.
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Thanks for the heads up essox. I spoke to the nice lady and apologized for my folly. I now also have permission to park there. Hmm... Here's a thought maybe the bait shop should stick to selling bait and not pointing on a map and telling you were to park to get on the ice. I'm up there to put food in the freezer. Yesterday I did that and got to make a contact up north. Thanks again
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The idiots strike again! I hope they shut it all down out there. My uncle lives on the point and he's pretty well done with it. He's putting nails in 2*4's throughout his yard. Soooo, if you dare park there he will give you his regard.
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Is there any cottages or motels open during the winter in the area? Would like to make a trip 3rd week of February.
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Is there any cottages or motels open during the winter in the area? Would like to make a trip 3rd week of February.
We stayed at the Duck Away Motel before when we went up there, the people that own it are really nice and appreciate the winter business.
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What's the conditions like?
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What's the conditions like?
Reports don't sound great. Read the Chaumont Hardware reports.
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I could've launched my boat this weekend :(
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I could've launched my boat this weekend :(
I would of put my boat in for sure would of been better fishing if the wind wasn't blowing like hell on wheels :P :P
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Starting to look promising! :tipup:
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Are there any Ice Fishing Guide services for Chaumont Bay. Never fished it before and would like to go with a pro when fishing big water for the first time. Can anyone recommend a good guide and contact number? Thanks....T
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Are there any Ice Fishing Guide services for Chaumont Bay. Never fished it before and would like to go with a pro when fishing big water for the first time. Can anyone recommend a good guide and contact number? Thanks....T
Captain Gene Bolton of Sunken Treasure Fishing Charters. 315-486-8463.
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Looking to fish Chaumont soon for the first time... Any recommendations on where to stay? Parking? Any info is much appreciated!
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http://chaumonthardware.net/fishing-conditions/ (http://chaumonthardware.net/fishing-conditions/)
only public access is a long walk, talk to these folks, they will have up to date info
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Lance, hows the access on Guffin Bay? I've seen some good things on Fish there.
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Snowmobiles out yet?
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Yes seen alot of sleds yesterday. No wheelers. I walked
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Guffins bay side is terrible drove the loop yesterday at least what you can see from the road going around pt. salubrious.
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Hoping we can get a couple good weekends in before March
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anyone even fish henderson?
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Any updated ice conditions on Chaumont today after this latest warm spell? Might head out Friday.
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Any updated ice conditions on Chaumont today after this latest warm spell? Might head out Friday.
check the chaumont hardware store website. Wind caused the water to rise and ripped some of the shore ice apart so let's hope this cold snap will firm the shorelines back up soon
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check the chaumont hardware store website. Wind caused the water to rise and ripped some of the shore ice apart so let's hope this cold snap will firm the shorelines back up soon
That last ice report from the hardware store is getting old, at least a few days. Conditions have surely changes since then. Or maybe my PC is not getting updated info.
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They just posted this morning. Looks good.
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Thanks. "Rolling Ice" Scary to me. :)
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That last ice report from the hardware store is getting old, at least a few days. Conditions have surely changes since then. Or maybe my PC is not getting updated info.
There was a report from YESTERDAY and one from TODAY
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There was a report from YESTERDAY and one from TODAY
I think what he meant was that the information for the report was getting old... obviously he posts reports every day but I have wondered a few times myself if the information was old. I trust first hand experience... people that have actually been on the ice after a significant change in weather.
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Couple of questions: You guys finding grubs in the perch fillets? Do they still buy the perch in the winter?
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Couple of questions: You guys finding grubs in the perch fillets? Do they still buy the perch in the winter?
Sometimes, but not very often because this is a colder/deeper body of water and the fish move a lot. Grubs are normally found in fish that inhabit warmer shallower waters. They won't hurt you anyway just cut them out of the fillet if you don't want to fry them up. Don't know about selling perch haven't needed the money that bad in several years now I only keep the big ones and the rest go back in the hole for next year!!
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AMEN to that Birdslayer
out of the bunch I caught last weekend only two had grubs
and only a couple at that. And as far as selling my fish
never have done or needed to so I don't no I only fish
for fun and my freezer. Fish fries are big at deer camp
needless to say
stay safe this weekend and FISH HARD WATER
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Just asking because we have a family camp next to Kitto's on Guffin Bay. Can usually fill a bucket of perch in front of camp during the summer months, but they do have the grubs. Probably no good ice over that way this year? Well best of luck to all, tight lines. @)
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Me and a buddy will be headed out of sawmill at daybreak with sled. If any shanty members wanna link up and search for some perch and eyes pm me. Tight lines
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Well, after securing a nice place to stay in Cape Vincent, I am going to make the plunge and make my first ever trip to Chaumont next week. I intend to call and stop buy Chaumont hardware but I have two questions some of the more experienced guys can answer. First, should I bring the atv or the sled? Second, what is the average size of the perch. My personal slot limit is 9 1/2 to 12" Anything under or over goes back. Are there enough of them to make it worth it or should I just target the eyes? Thanks.
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From my very limited experience the perch are on the smaller side. Seems like somewhere between Sandy Pond and Oneida. From the reports it sounds like some guys have landed on some bigger perch though.
The hardware store always recommends a sled because they don't wreck the shoreline like wheelers do. Plus they glide across bad spots better.
I think the eye bite is a little sporadic right now because you can't get to the better walleye spots.
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Me and a buddy will be headed out of sawmill at daybreak with sled. If any shanty members wanna link up and search for some perch and eyes pm me. Tight lines
where do you park to get on there?
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Loaded up ready to go.....my son has a basketball game at 8 tonight then home for a quick nap and on the road at 230 am and straight to the hardware store for bait good luck to everyone going out in the morning hope to be getting bait at 6 am
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I've never fished up in that area, but I have private access about 1.5 miles west of Westcott on Henderson Bay. Trying to decide if it's worth the drive (from Albany area). How far off shore do I need to get as I don't have a sled or quad? Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post anything public.
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Well if your bringing a boat your in good shape around Henderson area. That hasn't froze all year
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Well anywhere worth noting I should say. The bay at the launch is froze but that's about it
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Thanks. I was afraid there wasn't enough ice in that area. Good to know.
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Today's satellite photo on MODIS Today shows a pretty good view of the extent of the ice on the bays and how far out it has formed. Many areas are still open.
http://ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/index.php?satellite=t1&product=true_color&date=2017_02_10_041&overlay_sector=false&overlay_state=true&overlay_coastline=true§or=USA4&resolution=250m (http://ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/index.php?satellite=t1&product=true_color&date=2017_02_10_041&overlay_sector=false&overlay_state=true&overlay_coastline=true§or=USA4&resolution=250m)
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A good friend of mine said there was a air boat rescue today. Large chunk broke off and the FD had to go out and get someone.
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Yeah saw the helicopter and boat this morning,
Fished Johnson and had tons of dinks no eyes
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A good friend of mine said there was a air boat rescue today. Large chunk broke off and the FD had to go out and get someone.
I bet that was a fun ride.
I hope everyone is safe.
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Just saw on FB on the Chaumont FD page that a ATV went through at the launch and that the launch is now closed.
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on the news ir said the guys snowmobile and gear where left on floating piece of ice
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https://www.google.com/amp/amp.syracuse.com/v1/articles/20129085/man_stranded_on_ice_rescued_off_point_salubrious_on_chaumont_bay.amp?client=safari
Anyone go out on three mile bay today?
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So much for the derbies
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That looks scary.
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Right there's what happens on a large body of water, open water in a slot between the bay and Lake O, winds in one direction one day and 180 degrees opposite the next, coupled with fishermen who don't know the signs of what to look for ....
That ice out in that area has formed, jammed up from wind, frozen again, been warmed and busted by winds again, refrozen and has NEVER been "good" ice the entire year.
Yeah, you could walk on it, drill holes in it, etc., etc...but it wasn't good.
A tip of the hat to all the volunteers who came out today to aid in getting these guys off the ice, they're lucky only some gear was lost...
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Just saw on FB on the Chaumont FD page that a ATV went through at the launch and that the launch is now closed.
yes
Just came off the laun h is closed but by foot you can get on and off 100 ft over but its a rock bank
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I was out there when it broke up, we noticed the water levels on our holes changing looked outside the shack and noticed people scrambling so we got the heck out of dodge thankfully everyone made it out ok. Wicked scary
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Any ice left at all?
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Plenty of ice in the bay, but not on the edge of open water. We had 8 inches minimum anywhere we drilled. Shore ice can be tricky, thats why they closed the launch yesterday afternoon
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on the news ir said the guys snowmobile and gear where left on floating piece of ice
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=378127982544230&id=100010410941655
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That right there is some crazy stuff
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What a knob! All I know is that right there is a proof that people are oblivious to there surroundings anymore. And to top it off the guy talks the rescuers because they didn't get his pos sled off the ice sheet.
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Saw all unfold at 8 am and he has the balls to complain about rescue people. Hope DEC fines him when machine goes in. There was a lot money spent bringing air boat from Clayton Fire department and a helicopter for his rescue. He should be kissing their feet and buying a round for all the people who got up at 8:00 on Saturday morning because he had to go out farther than anyone else.
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I was out there right next to the guy. I camped on the ice for three days. Yes it was jam ice, but it was 9-10" thick and there was over a mile of ice before open water. There were guys 1/2 mile further out the night before on the back side of herricks. There was no warning before it happened. My buddy got out to take a leak and noticed a crack opening up behind Steves hut, then it all started to give way. We yelled over to Steve and his buddy was able to jump some cracks to safety but Steve didn't get over in time. I was able to save my shelter, and my buddy saved his sled. I yelled to the 30 plus other guys that were out there too as we ride back to safety and everybody was able to get out of there minus some gear. I lost just about everything. The wind was calm, but the current was ripping. I just never could have pictured current could suck that much ice up, that fast. It was an expensive learning experience for sure.
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. Yes it was jam ice, but it was 9-10" thick I lost just about everything. The wind was calm, but the current was ripping. I just never could have pictured current could suck that much ice up, that fast.
The ripping current was the sign.
Winds pushing the water level up in Chaumont the previous 3-4 days, then winds pushing the opposite direction yesterday.
Ice was making unusual noises Friday, minute cracking noises in addition to the regular popping and expansion noises.
Understanding the layout of the Bay is a must, the slot between Pillar Point and Point Peninsula is a natural funnel for both S-SW winds and N-NE winds.
Yes, it was only a 5-6 mph wind, but the previous days of S-SW winds brought lake level up, pushing in water from a completely open Lake O.
Same exact thing happened 2-21-12, almost same exact conditions.
A little current is expected out there, a major ripping current is a sure sign of bad things happening.
Been fishing that bay over 40 years of my adult life and 10 years of my childhood.
Kudos to all the responders yesterday.
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yeah i got a place upriver (chaumont) 2.5 miles wind brings the water level up over 2-3 feet almost like a tide very quickly too , what comes in must go out eventually . big water as esox said know what your up against and the area . had a friend of mine have the ice break off 5 miles out on erie in buffalo he said the ice was 18" plus inches i told him water level from below breaks the ice or the lack of water under neath as always no ice is ever really safe hope all are ok be safe thanks to people who helped
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Saw all unfold at 8 am and he has the balls to complain about rescue people. Hope DEC fines him when machine goes in. There was a lot money spent bringing air boat from Clayton Fire department and a helicopter for his rescue. He should be kissing their feet and buying a round for all the people who got up at 8:00 on Saturday morning because he had to go out farther than anyone else.
He will likely get a bill from all facets of the rescue. Rescue, usually, never recovers gear. ;) Consider all well when you get out with your life.
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He will likely get a bill from all facets of the rescue. Rescue, usually, never recovers gear. ;) Consider all well when you get out with your life.
Posted sometime today...
"I'm grateful, but"....
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/watertown/news/2017/02/12/chaumont-ice-rescue.html
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Posted sometime today...
"I'm grateful, but"....
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/watertown/news/2017/02/12/chaumont-ice-rescue.html
BUT???? ??? The people responding risked their own lives to save this guy and he complains about how long it took??? I hope they make him pay for the full rescue maybe he will keep his mouth closed then. You can't fix stupid.
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Amazing isn't it :cookoo: :wacko: :nono: :%$#!:
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What a piece of work...the ignorance and gall of some people never ceases to amaze me. I know if people risked their life to save my life I would be nothing but grateful regardless of how long it took and what was left behind
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I would say an hour is a good time response you figure the rescue people are home sleeping or doing there own thing when they get the call. Get dressed clean the vehicle off drive to station get the boat hooked up gather gear etc. and then drive 23miles towing a boat. Even if they drove 60mph thats a 23min trip . once on scene figure out what there dealing with unload the boat etc. GOOD JOB FIRE DEPT!!!
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Not to defend the guy but I guess when you are on a chunk of ice and running out of TP, an hour might seem like a LONG time...he was very lucky and sure he learned a lesson for life as we all should. Be glad there are those who are willing to risk their lives for someone else....h2l
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i was there with doorman1 and a couple other buddys and we knew a couple of the other guys that had there stuff out there on the floating ice.all i want to say is that it could have been a lot worse than loosing gear!!!what if the winds were strong at the time and people fell in!!!at least everyone made it home safe!!!
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Fish4fun8, how far from open water were they before it started breaking up?
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The way I see it life is the most valuable possession we have
everything else is just stuff. an hour wait time is not long at all
that guy had to stop and put his coat on instead of running with the rest of the crowd
he was with as d_balm24 stated cant fix stupid
As for getting the bill for rescue yes he should pay they risk there lives
saving lives without someone flipping the bill they would not be there to save the lives of
those in need MY HAT GOES OFF TO THE RESCUERS without them he could have been way out on the lake or DEAD
THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS YOU ARE STILL HERE TO FISH ANOTHER DAY
possessions are nothing they can be replaced in fact I have an extra ice rod and shanty I could send your way BUT
YOU BET YOUR ARS I'll send you a bill as well
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Hey guys I was on chaumont the past two days but never ventured out too far after watching the rescue on Saturday. Needless to say I didn't get to fish for what I wanted to but I did manage to get into nice perch. I filled a Cooler between the two days. However I'm posting in case the guy that helped me yesterday is on here. My snowmobile died out 2 miles from the launch and the guys I was with couldn't tow it with theirs. Luckily Tim who is a guy that just happened to ask for direction was going by in his wheeler and helped me out and towed it in. Which wasn't easy as we had to keep momentum up it involved jumping into a moving four wheeler and all sorts of fun but with everyone complaining about these people I figured I would remind everyone that as ice fisherman we're a community and we really do help each other in times of need. Last week when that snowmobile broke through at chaumont I was the one to give those guys a ride to their trucks and now I needed help and a complete stranger helped me out. It's easy to criticize people but I would much rather just try to help each other.
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Hey guys I was on chaumont the past two days but never ventured out too far after watching the rescue on Saturday. Needless to say I didn't get to fish for what I wanted to but I did manage to get into nice perch. I filled a Cooler between the two days. However I'm posting in case the guy that helped me yesterday is on here. My snowmobile died out 2 miles from the launch and the guys I was with couldn't tow it with theirs. Luckily Tim who is a guy that just happened to ask for direction was going by in his wheeler and helped me out and towed it in. Which wasn't easy as we had to keep momentum up it involved jumping into a moving four wheeler and all sorts of fun but with everyone complaining about these people I figured I would remind everyone that as ice fisherman we're a community and we really do help each other in times of need. Last week when that snowmobile broke through at chaumont I was the one to give those guys a ride to their trucks and now I needed help and a complete stranger helped me out. It's easy to criticize people but I would much rather just try to help each other.
I agree about helping out our fellow ice friends BUT when you complain about the help you received that is just plain WRONG
he made it out with is life he has way more to be thankfull for than complaints
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You made it out alive, there is no BUT. >:(
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I take what the media says with a grain of salt...if you've been lucky enough to or unlucky enough to be involved with any news report you'd know they are not the best at representing the facts. That said, I'm glad the guy is ok and I don't care what comments the news said he made afterwards. Guy could of said "it seemed like a long time" and they write it as if it was a complaint. In any event as previously posted hats off to the team who rescued him. The mob mentality of screw him, hope he pays is no better than him making the comments.
Problem with society...if it's in the news or on the internet it must be 100% true...then the torches and pitchforks come out...yet we are all on the same team so to speak...
News media takes an anti fisherman stance and then a bunch of fishermen slam...that's counterintuitive to me at least...
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I think its funny really. He was gracious and very thankful to them for saving his butt, he is allowed a little lee-way for criticism. Lets be honest, if he had drowned, had it been a woman or child, or if it was a family out there, people would be all over the rescue squad for taking a full hour to get out there. It is one of the most popular ice fishing spots in the north east.
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I take what the media says with a grain of salt...if you've been lucky enough to or unlucky enough to be involved with any news report you'd know they are not the best at representing the facts. That said, I'm glad the guy is ok and I don't care what comments the news said he made afterwards. Guy could of said "it seemed like a long time" and they write it as if it was a complaint. In any event as previously posted hats off to the team who rescued him. The mob mentality of screw him, hope he pays is no better than him making the comments.
Problem with society...if it's in the news or on the internet it must be 100% true...then the torches and pitchforks come out...yet we are all on the same team so to speak...
You may want to watch the video of him speaking before vilifying the media and society in general.
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You may want to watch the video of him speaking before vilifying the media and society in general.
I missed that however suggesting I am vilifying the media and society in general is so far off base you sir are AWOL. Poking fun...yes...vilifying na. Only one I see being vilified is the guy who was rescued...
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You may want to watch the video of him speaking before vilifying the media and society in general.
I did, what was wrong with what he said? Kind of embarrassing that Chamount bay HAD a rescue boat but hadn't bothered to train anyone on it yet.
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I think its funny really. He was gracious and very thankful to them for saving his butt, he is allowed a little lee-way for criticism. Lets be honest, if he had drowned, had it been a woman or child, or if it was a family out there, people would be all over the rescue squad for taking a full hour to get out there. It is one of the most popular ice fishing spots in the north east.
I don't care who it is/was the rescue people are putting THEIR lives on the line. I don't care how long it takes if they save my life I would be VERY gracious and thankful
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Fish4fun8, how far from open water were they before it started breaking up?
Over a mile from open water.
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I don't care who it is/was the rescue people are putting THEIR lives on the line. I don't care how long it takes if they save my life I would be VERY gracious and thankful
No one would ever criticize first repsonders who are actually risking lives. Let's be real, it's not like they lifted him with a helicopter or someone swam out to save him, they waited an hour till the big cushy boat got there and then took a cruise out to get him and back.
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You would think with all the people that fish there that they would have a boat to use right there? Isn't Clayton a ways away ?
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No one would ever criticize first repsonders who are actually risking lives. Let's be real, it's not like they lifted him with a helicopter or someone swam out to save him, they waited an hour till the big cushy boat got there and then took a cruise out to get him and back.
It sure seems like an hour is pretty reasonable to me. It is not like they are all sitting there in the truck with their gear on waiting for the call.
I mean if I lived 23 miles from a launch it would take an hour to drive to the launch, launch my boat, and get out 3 miles. But I am slow...
Hats off to the rescue crew.
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No one would ever criticize first repsonders who are actually risking lives. Let's be real, it's not like they lifted him with a helicopter or someone swam out to save him, they waited an hour till the big cushy boat got there and then took a cruise out to get him and back.
ya let's be real here. It's awfully easy to say when you are not the one doing it. Maybe next time we can call you and you can drop what your doing to go save someone. HATS OFF TO THE VOLUNTEER RESCUE TEAM
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wow.......this is why ice shanty.com is crashing and burning......too much drama and arguing.......my god, thank goodness everyone involved stayed safe and sound.......everyone on here has put themselves in harms way just by going on any frozen body of water, so bashing this individual because of some passing comment to a reporter is a bit hipicritical on all of our parts.......should he have chosen his words more carefully, sure, but not many of us have been in that situation before.....so cut the poor guy a little slack, as he just lost a bunch of expensive gear and almost his life......hats off to the responders and their families for putting themselves in harms way.......alot of my fellow aquaintances have left this site because of the bashing and drama......lets just fish and have some fun......sorry for rant
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BigRed....what would you have had the rescuers do besides wait for their "cushy boat" ?? Were they supposed swim out ????
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been following this topic for a bit. seems like lots of folks are complaining about the ( air boat ) not on site at the ready for use. if it the only one around and isnt on the bay, heres a good idea, how about supporting the local fire department when they have fund raisers, or better yet the bait shops around town put out a jar and start up a collection. pretty sure thousands fish the area all week. it would add up fast and behold the air boat.
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Funny, just before reading your post I mailed my volunteer fire dept . $100.. They provide a great service and deserve good equipment and everyone's support.
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been following this topic for a bit. seems like lots of folks are complaining about the ( air boat ) not on site at the ready for use. if it the only one around and isnt on the bay, heres a good idea, how about supporting the local fire department when they have fund raisers, or better yet the bait shops around town put out a jar and start up a collection. pretty sure thousands fish the area all week. it would add up fast and behold the air boat.
Heres the deal with the Clayton air boat.
Saturday morning, 0730. VOLUNTEER Fire Company.
Roads had slight snow cover.
If the responders would have stuck to the main roads, it's 22 miles from Clayton to Cape Vincent on route 12e.
15 miles from Cape to Chaumont proper.
Running back roads and having more snow on them, 26 miles in a straight line.
Unload the boat.
3 miles from Chaumont to the site.
How fast ya think they can tow that boat? Think they could go 55 mph like it's a sunny dry road day?
Do the math.
I've heard complaints about "nobody qualified to run the boat".
Guess what Clayton VOLUNTEER Fire Dept should have done then was tell dispatch to call somebody else..
Alex Bay, Maybe?
Add another 17 miles to the trip.
Starting to see the point?
As to the comment about waiting for the "cushy boat", maybe the responders shoulda just put on their gumby suits, walked the distance and then swam how many hundreds of yards to the guy on the ice?
Yeah, that woulda been quicker.
Chaumont just bought an air boat.
Donations can be sent to :
Fire station in Chaumont, New York
Address: 11385 NY-12E, Chaumont, NY 13622
Phone: (315) 649-2410
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:)
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I was thinking earlier this season that every fire dept. near water should have something for ice/water rescues. But then I thought about how many rescues there are during a normal year. From what I remember, we usually have a couple of deaths, but they are normally snowmobilers that get lost and go through the ice somewhere. So I don't know if they can justify having something at every fire dept. for a situation that may not occur during a given year. Maybe if they had more rescue equipment it would just make ice fishermen take even more chances than they already do.
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A key word is VOLUNTEER fire department
No one is a professional and the Clayton Fire Department along with EVERY VOLUNTEER Fire Department risk their lives on numerous calls
To complain is just plain wrong
D_Balm and Esox Slayer are spot on even if many of their posts seem to come out of the Darkside
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even if many of their posts seem to come out of the Darkside
There are cookies there....
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There are cookies there....
Double Stuffed Orioles
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Double Stuffed Orioles
The Dark Side is in Baltimore?
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After watching the video and listening to the guys narration, I think if he had just not thrown his vexilar there would be no complaints. Heck if he drifted out over some decent perch he mighta called and told them to hold off a bit.
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Ahahah
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Over a mile from open water.
Now that's scary to think about.
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Donations can be sent to :
Fire station in Chaumont, New York
Address: 11385 NY-12E, Chaumont, NY 13622
Phone: (315) 649-2410
:thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
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I'm just curious, What is the Coast Guard Doing when something like this happens? To they have any involvement? Seems like they could do something to help !
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The Dark Side is in Baltimore?
Famous winery known for its Merle Low is there
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I'm just curious, What is the Coast Guard Doing when something like this happens? To they have any involvement? Seems like they could do something to help !
Don't take this as a wise butt question (even though it may sound like it ;D) but aren't any of the Coast Guard stations on the coast and far away?
They don't patrol inland waters do they?
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Don't take this as a wise butt question (even though it may sound like it ;D) but aren't any of the Coast Guard stations on the coast and far away?
They don't patrol inland waters do they?
Legit question, but no they aren't only on coastal waters. There are Coast Guard stations all around Lake Ontario.
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Thankfully no one ended up in the water because they might not have lived. I have seen a few ice rescues myself and they do take time. Once here some wind surfers went through the ice about 300 yards from shore. They were in there for about 45 minutes. Water only about 4 1/2' deep. Couldn't get out and the FD guys were having a hard time also because the ice was breaking. I think in this recent case the FD guys took time to get the boat because no one was in the water. There is no other safe way to retrieve those guys, that far from shore without an air boat or if someone went in and time was an extreme issue they might have used a chopper.
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To the Ship of Fools. The Coast Guard does patrol inland bodies of water. I have seen them on Oneida Lake. They defiantly patrol the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway, but not in the winter when few to no boaters are on these bodies of water.
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Ship I see them in the spring on the hudson.Im sure you do too.
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Thankfully no one ended up in the water because they might not have lived. I have seen a few ice rescues myself and they do take time. Once here some wind surfers went through the ice about 300 yards from shore. They were in there for about 45 minutes. Water only about 4 1/2' deep. Couldn't get out and the FD guys were having a hard time also because the ice was breaking. I think in this recent case the FD guys took time to get the boat because no one was in the water. There is no other safe way to retrieve those guys, that far from shore without an air boat or if someone went in and time was an extreme issue they might have used a chopper.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: First thinking man's response I've seen. Off in an hour and home in time for dinner without getting wet. Can't imagine how thankful I'd be. I've waited longer for a really bad meal.
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Right there's what happens on a large body of water, open water in a slot between the bay and Lake O, winds in one direction one day and 180 degrees opposite the next, coupled with fishermen who don't know the signs of what to look for ....
That ice out in that area has formed, jammed up from wind, frozen again, been warmed and busted by winds again, refrozen and has NEVER been "good" ice the entire year.
Yeah, you could walk on it, drill holes in it, etc., etc...but it wasn't good.
A tip of the hat to all the volunteers who came out today to aid in getting these guys off the ice, they're lucky only some gear was lost...
PERFECTLY stated by one of the locals who has been fishing Chaumont for longer than some of us have been alive. The rescue went as BEST as it could have. Everyone is ALIVE and able to fish another day. You can try to blame it on the Coast Gaurd or the rescue team or whoever you want but the guys who got stranded made the descision to go out on sketchy ice and NOBODY else. END OF DISCUSSION
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PERFECTLY stated by one of the locals who has been fishing Chaumont for longer than some of us have been alive. The rescue went as BEST as it could have. Everyone is ALIVE and able to fish another day. You can try to blame it on the Coast Gaurd or the rescue team or whoever you want but the guys who got stranded made the descision to go out on sketchy ice and NOBODY else. END OF DISCUSSION
LOL @ END OF DISCUSSION
Locals that have been fishing there for 40 years that have said THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN the ice break up like that. Guy had 10 solid inches of ice under him. Who the hell is blaming anyone? The local brigade did a wonderful thing saved the dudes life. No one is arguing that.
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Wellesley Isand across from Alexandria Bay has a Coast Guard station and I believe Oswego does
A major problem is ice floating that is often just under the surface
Not feasible for those boats risking a long run and trying to get someone into the boat
Usually the St Lawrence is frozen over in most areas and the main channel has to be broken up in the spring by the Canadian Coast Guard ice breaker boat Simpco
Many lives have been lost over the years and many rescued
The safety of the rescuers has to be considered at all times
To complain about a life saving rescue that is successful or not is just plain wrong and selfish
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LOL @ END OF DISCUSSION
Locals that have been fishing there for 40 years that have said THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN the ice break up like that. Guy had 10 solid inches of ice under him. Who the hell is blaming anyone? The local brigade did a wonderful thing saved the dudes life. No one is arguing that.
WRONG. same situation, same condition, same results in 2012. Solid ice??? WRONG again Lance. If you read esoxslayer post its ALL right there
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Is there a prize for being right I am not aware of? Points were clearly argued for the sake of discussion...some can handle that like adults...others have to be right??
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Stay on top
This is what we all want. I am doing my best to stay dry this year, I hope you do the same. If the day ever comes that I need to be rescued I can only hope that it goes as well for me as it did for Steve.
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no keyboard warrior here red just stating facts. If you read esox posts the signs were there that's all I'm saying. The same thing happened in 2012. Stay on top
hey aren't you supposed to be over tiptoeing on Chautauqua
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The only ones that know what happened, are the guys that were there. The rest of you are just speculating. I was there. I can agree with esox assessment of the situation except for the wind. It was calm out there. Common sense tells me that this type of thing is always possible when there is open water and the bay is not completely locked up. Now I talked to a lot of locals about this during and after the incident. This has happened before, but not to this extent, where miles of ice happened to be sucked out that fast. In hindsight, I did notice a strong rip current in the morning, and maybe since the fish were on fire it didn't register as enough of a warning of what was to come. I learned that it is possible to for current alone to suck that much ice out. I will fish in those conditions again, but I'll be packed a lot lighter, and a lot more in tune to the previous day's weather, the existing current and wind direction, and always ready to move at a moments notice.
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I'm just curious, What is the Coast Guard Doing when something like this happens? To they have any involvement? Seems like they could do something to help !
Did I say anything about putting BLAME on the COAST GUARD, here? I was asking a question to anyone that had Proper insight on this, Not asking Opinions or adding Blame, But The coast Guard is there and if its a Tool to be utilized in situations such as this one, I think they may be of help! I to be honest don't care to here how the guy took a chance on being where he was and he shouldn't have been there. The point is it happened and it could have been alot worse than it was, why are we letting Ignorance get in the way of something we should all learn from. Im sure it will happen again, Lets as a Fishing community have a better plan next time.
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This has happened before, but not to this extent, where miles of ice happened to be sucked out that fast. In hindsight, I did notice a strong rip current in the morning, and maybe since the fish were on fire it didn't register as enough of a warning of what was to come. I learned that it is possible to for current alone to suck that much ice out.
exactly. I will be very vigilant to watching the current any time I'm out there from now on.
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Fished Chau month Bay for the first time last weekend. Had a great time looking forward to going back again soon! Would like to find a good access point without having to walk 2 miles
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FYI, Rochester has a Coast Guard station on the Genesee River at the Lake that is active year round; and an Auxillary that teaches boat safety in the winter to the public.
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FYI, Rochester has a Coast Guard station on the Genesee River at the Lake that is active year round; and an Auxillary that teaches boat safety in the winter to the public.
This is something that should be utilized , I no that oswego, near Wrights Landing also has Coast Guard support!
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Saw this trolling youtube...
https://youtu.be/E7LWNBA3kEw (https://youtu.be/E7LWNBA3kEw)
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Back some years ago there was actually a coast guard station on Galloo island. Great place to fish for those of you that have never been there.
If you do try it, just be sure you have the right boat as it can get very rough quickly..
I remember as a kid when they closed it down my father wasn't too happy...We fished for years out of Henderson and having the coast guard at Galloo was reassuring..
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http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue (http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue)
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http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue (http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue)
That's rough.
I know I wouldn't want to be the coach or player.
I understand the position of the coach. He was probably just following protocol.
Hopefully the issue forces a needed change in that schools policy without the coach being crucified on social media.
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without the coach being crucified on social media.
too late on that one
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I was planning to fish the bay this weekend...I was wondering how the ice is ? & what machine I should bring?
Thanks Guys
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I am taking this as a learning experience. It would not occur to most of us that several days of wind from the west over the open water would pile water on the east end of the lake. When the west wind subsides a current would occur in the ice covered bays as the water level attempts to equalize and the current would drag the ice with it. I have never ice fished big water like Lake Ontario so I will store this occurrence in my memory for future reference. I know wind can sift the ice on Oneida lake and open pressure cracks so wide that you cannot cross them. I have been there done that.
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I had heard you guys had some problems up there with the ice shifting & some guys went tru.. How are things now better?
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The beach was only 4 inches last week out a ways could hear the ice popping in my way in at 2 oclock warm week lots of wind main ice should be good but the shore is the weakest link
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I was planning to fish the bay this weekend...I was wondering how the ice is ? & what machine I should bring?
Thanks Guys
Sounds like an airboat would be handy. You could make a fortune on rides back in and salvaged goods................. ..
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Click on the Chaumont Hardware report on the top of this page .................. daily updates on ice conditions and bite ;) ;D
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http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue (http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34503283/ti-basketball-player-barred-from-game-after-ice-rescue)
The school system needs a complete overhaul. I love the policy if a "child" misses the bus their parents must call and drive them to the game. What a joke. That dude doesn't look like any child I know and he can drive himself. If I had kids I would home school. Public school's and their policy's are a complete joke! I also can't stand paying school taxes to a failing school system and I don't have any kids. OK just read the local news and Rochester city school teachers are wearing pins Friday that say black lives matter in schools. Lol city schools are 10% white. Absolute joke! Indoctrination for the youngsters. How about a lesson on wearing a belt so you can get a job after you get kicked out or quit.
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The only ones that know what happened, are the guys that were there. The rest of you are just speculating. I was there. I can agree with esox assessment of the situation except for the wind. It was calm out there. Common sense tells me that this type of thing is always possible when there is open water and the bay is not completely locked up. Now I talked to a lot of locals about this during and after the incident. This has happened before, but not to this extent, where miles of ice happened to be sucked out that fast. In hindsight, I did notice a strong rip current in the morning, and maybe since the fish were on fire it didn't register as enough of a warning of what was to come. I learned that it is possible to for current alone to suck that much ice out. I will fish in those conditions again, but I'll be packed a lot lighter, and a lot more in tune to the previous day's weather, the existing current and wind direction, and always ready to move at a moments notice.
Just a couple more times I've witnessed things going sideways up here in a big hurry...
The incident in 2012 and,
In either late December or early January of 2006 or 2007 (can't remember the exact year) Chaumont bay was covered with the most beautiful 7-8 inches of black ice a person could ever ask for, the bay was locked up tight clear out to the slot between Pillar Point and Point Peninsula. Solid black ice, not crap ice that had been broken , refrozen and broken again..Lake O was still wide open..
40-50 mph winds came outta the southwest..the bay level surged 4-5 feet in a few short hours, funneling through that slot and turned that beautiful black ice into something you'd fit in a glass with a couple shots of good bourbon. Absolutely brutal winds for approximately 12-18 hours.
I was fishing a spot over off the head of Three Mile Point facing the main bay and the ice was heaving a good foot or more as I was sitting on my bucket.
After the winds died out, the bay level dropped again and took all those ice cubes with it, except for a couple of the very sheltered spots on the bay.
There was a member on here who posted pics from around this time last year on FB, he'd set up his phone to record video and set it down on the ice facing the open water and you could see this wave action under the ice raising a good 2 feet.
It happens on this body of water, a lot. Just be aware and understand what can (and probably will) happen out here.
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Yes, I remember those pics from Snagger (Shane) last year. I saw it on a much smaller scale this year, ice raising an inch or two at most. I will be a lot more aware of the telltale signs the next time I'm out there for sure
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Thanks essox, your post were very educational to me, I was out there when it happened and was lucky to get back to safe ice. I've been fishing my whole life and been fishing up there for years and i can honestly say that I was confident with the conditions that morning but now knowing what you told us it makes perfect since and I will defenitly pay more attention to wind directions. Thanks for your helpful post.
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Kind of embarrassing that Chamount bay HAD a rescue boat but hadn't bothered to train anyone on it yet.
Wow. Really?
The incident on the ice was February 11th.
Chaumont VFD purchased the boat and took delivery of it February 6th.
How dare they not train anybody to proficiency in a matter of FOUR days time?
"Embarrassing", indeed.
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With regard to the Lake level raising from the wind, I remember an article in National Geographic's about the Great Lakes piling up water at one end or the other from the wind. It said once the wind stopped or change direction the water would oscillate in the lake. So you could have a current from one direction, then no current and then current from the opposite direction. Check out the link below.
http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/envt/levels/lev_2.html (http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/envt/levels/lev_2.html)
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That's definitely what happened at least the currents. I was out there for 3 days. Spent two nights out there. Current and wind was coming into the bay that night. In the morning it was pushing out into the lake. With a light east wind. Never noticed if the lake level raised. It broke apart so fast. I was lucky enough to get my snowmobile off in time. The ice extended out at least a mile past where we were fishing. The ice was all jam ice froze back together. And 10" thick. I've been fishing over 20 years on tons of different lakes. Never seen it happen. Happens to erie and simcoe. Which obviously chaumont. We all need to take this as a lesson to pay close attention to ice conditions and learn from them. It can change quickly. Be safe guys
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Another informative post by the Slayer in an effort to clarify questions/concerns....well done...thanks
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I was at chaumont bay last Saturday the fishing was slow can anyone tell me if it has picked up
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Another informative post by the Slayer in an effort to clarify questions/concerns....well done...thanks
Holy crap sandman! Haven't seen you in a long time.
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Holy crap sandman! Haven't seen you in a long time.
He don't want anyone eyeballin him ..... lol
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;D
He got that way from fishing long , I mean gawker pond.
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Heard somebody else just got pulled outta Chaumont....
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http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34524057/angler-rescued-after-falling-through-ice-in-chaumont-bay
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Anyone know where on the bay that guy went through?
It's hard to believe this keeps happening because there was a foot of ice on Johnsons a couple days ago.
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I was at chaumont bay last Saturday the fishing was slow can anyone tell me if it has picked up
Sounds like they're picking one up here and there about every day.........
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Anyone know where on the bay that guy went through?
It's hard to believe this keeps happening because there was a foot of ice on Johnsons a couple days ago.
Its NOT a foot thick near shore. I had 4-6" near shore this weekend until you got to the main slab which is 10-14". I heard the point off Duck Bay is where they went in. My guess is prolly not far off shore on the THINNER ice. Maybe one of the locals know more though
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I was at chaumont bay last Saturday the fishing was slow can anyone tell me if it has picked up
Johnson Shoal was a good bite this weekend. Read the last few pages if you plan on going. SPUD SPUD SPUD
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Holy crap sandman! Haven't seen you in a long time.
Been over to the Darkside
He don't want anyone eyeballin him ..... lol
Who asked your opinion Flyboy
;D
He got that way from fishing long , I mean gawker pond.
Once I dumped a bucket of Seneca Lake perch on the ice there
Within two hours there wasn't a place to park!
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Another informative post by the Slayer in an effort to clarify questions/concerns....well done...thanks
Not so much to clarify concerns as it is to straighten out these armchair quarterbacks who think response time was slow, or that it was "embarrassing" for a VFD to have an air boat and nobody "trained", and for those that don't know the REAL story who might actually believe the third hand information or criticism the uninformed seem to be spewing.....
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Another guy fell through today up there.....
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Not so much to clarify concerns as it is to straighten out these armchair quarterbacks who think response time was slow, or that it was "embarrassing" for a VFD to have an air boat and nobody "trained", and for those that don't know the REAL story who might actually believe the third hand information or criticism the uninformed seem to be spewing.....
You won the internet today!
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Another informative post by the Slayer in an effort to clarify questions/concerns....well done...thanks
Larry, OMG, I thought you were dead! Good to see that you and that 1000 island wit are still with us.
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Larry, OMG, I thought you were dead! Good to see that you and that 1000 island wit are still with us.
The Grim Reaper visited a few times but I kicked his butt and sent him running
As you know, I play hard but heart attachs, surgeries and injuries have kept me off the hard water for a few years
No real reason to log in here if I can't post a report or look for info
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greg from the hardware store was nice enough to post a map of where the most recent folks found soft water
(http://i.imgur.com/10bOStg.jpg)
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Another person just went through the ice at the beach
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updated
(http://i.imgur.com/UMBpOEb.jpg)
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Another one through in Chaumont in the beach area
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Don't let it be spring yet :'(
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i think it's gonna be neither or call it mud season
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:'( :'(
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Just watched the ice along the shore on Three Mile Point pull away and head for the open water out toward the cut, ala the same way it did when nimrod went for his ice ride....
But it "never" happens up here, right?
Guess which way the winds been blowing the past 3 days, and guess which direction it's blowing today ?
Imagine that..
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Just watched the ice along the shore on Three Mile Point pull away and head for the open water out toward the cut, ala the same way it did when nimrod went for his ice ride....
But it "never" happens up here, right?
Guess which way the winds been blowing the past 3 days, and guess which direction it's blowing today ?
Imagine that..
Still havent let that go? There are better things in life than holding onto someones mistake and then calling them a nimrod months later, for most people at least.... ::)
I guess you can win the internet today too! Your prize is loathing others decisions!
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I guess we all ( guys that fish Chaumont) learned a lesson from Steve's unfortunate adventure ! let's try to be positive guys ;D
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Almost time!
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Almost time!
I cant wait. I plan on hitting chaumont bay this winter and fishing for some of the big walleye while here but also some perch. For the walleye what size jigging rap do you guys mostly use? I have up to #7's and just bought some of the big slender spoons, just wondering if I need the #9's. I mostly fish eyes on oneida and we mostly use #5's thank you for the help
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can not wait to get onto some giant wallaye this year! ITS COMING
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Looking forward to fishing for the big gals for pics and release , l get my eaters from Oneida
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Looking forward to fishing for the big gals for pics and release , l get my eaters from Oneida
Same here, If I get a 30 incher though I will probably mount her
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Don’t Forget the pics 🎣 👍🏻
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The winter seasons in full swing! Be sure to check the hardware store website for ice conditions.
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Couldany you local guys who fich there often or know the area well. My buddies wanna take a weekend trip for some walleyes and chaumont bay is an option but i don't have any info on lodging and such. i know chaumont hardware is the place for bait and tackle...but any help with a cabin or something would be awesome. We have auger tip ups flashers pop up hubs and what we need for a weekend getaway after xmas so any help is appreciated..
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Couldany you local guys who fich there often or know the area well. My buddies wanna take a weekend trip for some walleyes and chaumont bay is an option but i don't have any info on lodging and such. i know chaumont hardware is the place for bait and tackle...but any help with a cabin or something would be awesome. We have auger tip ups flashers pop up hubs and what we need for a weekend getaway after xmas so any help is appreciated..
Not many options for anything resembling lodging in the immediate area, pm'ing you what info I have..
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Thanks esox we would really like to try and target walleye and perch if we come up. What else might we encounter if we head up that way?
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It's the Golden Crescent Area, the beauty is you never know.
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You have a chance at lake trout,burbot,pike, pickeral, and even a carp I've been told.
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I'm sure you boys know where this spot is......Northern lights shot I took on May 28th
(https://i.imgur.com/I77qPBZh.jpg)
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Now that's a great photo 4 sure
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that's a great shot snagger
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The time lapse you have on youtube is epic!
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didn't get to fish last year hopefully I can get up again this year for some perch and pike
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wow sweet shot of the northern lights.
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Anyone make it out to Herrick's or too unsafe?
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hearing lot's of different reports any body wanna add , any machines yet , it's been dang cold 32 below in watertown the other day
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was there yesterday, not quite to Johnson's. no luck. ice conditions in my opinion were terrible. break ice, floating ice, almost impossible to drill a clear hole. There was atleast 1 atv with tracks that I personally saw out yesterday, not sure where he went though. hopefully the ice stays and can make a better trip sometime soon.
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Anyone get out today? Gonna make a trip tomorrow looking for some reports
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Can anyone comment on the snow conditions effecting the drag? Would like to come up tomorrow and am planning on walking. Many thanks.
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I predict you will be warm and slightly out of breath. I dragged my gear 200 yards and that is how I felt. You may not be 58 and out of shape though.
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Anyone have any insight on accessing herrick from long point. I know there is a lot of current out there just wondering if guys do it on foot vs machines. Seems safer that way. Any info would be appreciated
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Does anyone know of a satellite link where you could look at the current ice sheet? We have a family camp in Guffin Bay, not far from Kitto's Marina, wondering how far west the ice sheet goes. Thanks RB.
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google "EOSDIS worldview"
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Thanks BigRed! Not sure how to navigate that site yet, my NASA clearance isn't going through. :o
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perch perch perch perch
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Bigred, that is great, I bookmarked it. Thanks for sharing.
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How about that ice yesterday on Chaumont? I don’t know that I’ve ever heard it so noisy. The popping and cracking sounds were bad enough, but the rumbling and shaking was enough to make me uneasy.
You know you’re safe sitting on ~18” of ice, but you still look behind you every time it rumbles.
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;D
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Hey guys have always wanted to try chaumont if anyone could tell me a goos place to park that would be great thanks
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http://www.elosta.org/Chaumont_launch_Map_op_799x601.jpg
State launch/ beach is really your only option for public access. That or Long Point State Park on Point Peninsula.
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Thanks tj_cubin is there one u would prefer or has the safest ice??
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The state boat launch in Chaumont or the beach
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Hi guys, wife and I are coming to chaumont for the first time ever fishing, we usually fish oneida. Looking for general direction for walleye? I was looking at herrick shoal but also seen mention of cherry island. I plan on stopping at the hardware store for bait and some info but figured you cant have to much info for your first time out there. also we have sleds so distance isnt a problem. thank you for any help
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There's current around cherry island ice can get funny ( also lake side of long point ) if you've never fished it i'd stay away from the island , herrick's is good jump off point , look at a topo .Greg at hardware use to give out copies i dunno if he still does ?Hate to say it but if it's your first time i'd stick close to the crowds or find a local for advice when you get there , great place to fish just gotta gain a little knowledge first
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There's current around cherry island ice can get funny ( also lake side of long point ) if you've never fished it i'd stay away from the island , herrick's is good jump off point , look at a topo .Greg at hardware use to give out copies i dunno if he still does ?Hate to say it but if it's your first time i'd stick close to the crowds or find a local for advice when you get there , great place to fish just gotta gain a little knowledge first
Thank you for the reply, I have navionics set up on my sled so I’ll get near the crowd and branch out from there
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Donations can be sent to :
Fire station in Chaumont, New York
Address: 11385 NY-12E, Chaumont, NY 13622
Phone: (315) 649-2410
:thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
I'm bringing this back to the forefront due to the upcoming ice season.
In January, Three Mile Bay Volunteer FD purchased a Snowdog machine, and a 17 foot "banana boat" , along with another four gumby suits to further enhance our ice rescue capabilities.
Conducted ice rescue training a half dozen times before the ice went out, both day and night rescues and actually pulling people out of the water.
Chaumont VFD's address is listed above, the address for Three Mile Bay VFD is:
TMB Fire Company, Inc.
PO Box 419
Three Mile Bay, NY, 13693
NOTE: Am not sure how Chaumont handles their donations, but I do know TMB will allocate any donations to a specific area, if requested. For example, if you'd like it to go towards further ice rescue equipment, ice training, etc., just mention that on either a small attached note or on the memo section of the check.
Every little bit helps, guys. We just spent $250,000 on a new engine this summer to enhance and upgrade our firefighting capability.
Also, for anybody that uses Facebook, look up Three Mile Bay Fire Company there and visit the page, lots of pics our our ice training and equipment we have at our (your) disposal.
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Thanks Esox , I will make a donation at one or the other. I luckily have not needed thier help and hopefully will not.
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Def will donate when I head up there...some of may not be here if not for those brave volunteers
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Thanks for posting Essex I was a volunteer for Sandy Creek for 12years ,some people just don’t realize how much time @nd training goes into rescues Thank You
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Good morning! Was up this past weekend and Three Mile Bay is Locked Up but not safe. I'm thinking that we should have at least 4 Inches on 3MB by this Saturday. Anyone else have boots on the ground up here?
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Good morning! Was up this past weekend and Three Mile Bay is Locked Up but not safe. I'm thinking that we should have at least 4 Inches on 3MB by this Saturday. Anyone else have boots on the ground up here?
It should lock up if the temps go down to what they're saying and this blasted wind ever dies out...we got blasted with 50 mph winds last night and it's down to 35 gusts right now...shorelines are gonna be sketchy all over and access is gonna be very limited...
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I will keep you posted throughout the season and if I come up this weekend.
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doesn't look like too much snow before the cold temps.
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How’s the wind there is ripping or not to bad
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Hoping there's some decent ice by Feb 15th...
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How are things shaping up esox??? Should be shaping up pretty good I would think!!!
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Cold temps are here ;D
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How much snow on the ice up there after this storm? Walking possible?
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Miss the hardware store reports, any idea where to find a report on ice conditions on chamount? Safe for machines yet?
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Check their FB page.
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Miss the hardware store reports, any idea where to find a report on ice conditions on chamount? Safe for machines yet?
Chaumont Hardware has. FB page with info.
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I saw the FB page but didn't see Greg's updates.
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So without a fb account like myself ur out of luck?
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Never tried it. They are free anyways and you can setup so you are not visible to anyone and you don't have to join any groups just view others posts. It's a personal preference, for sure. I know lots of folks that won't use FB and that's their choice.
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Thanks for info fishforpike!
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Never tried it. They are free anyways and you can setup so you are not visible to anyone and you don't have to join any groups just view others posts. It's a personal preference, for sure. I know lots of folks that won't use FB and that's their choice.
You forgot to tell him about the endless amounts of personal data FB will gather and sell off to the highest bidder...nothing is ever free.
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Yeah no fb for this guy!
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No FB here and personal data is only shared with friends , who actually contribute and are not spot whistling
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Roger that Fteddy
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Planning on a trip to Chaumont this weekend. Hope to finally catch my first eye up there. I also miss the Chaumont hardware reports but I refuse to promote fb or any other mass surveillance
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Couldn't find Chaumont Hardware on facebook...under different name?
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https://www.facebook.com/chaumont.hardware/
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Thanks
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Didn't see a report though....maybe tomorrow?
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Could be. They are usually good for giving weather and ice conditions. My brother in law is fishing up there tomorrow if he relays conditions I'll post them up
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Once in a while I see a conditions report on Facebook and I am not nor will I ever be a Facebook guy. There reports are not the same as when they had a web page. I did notice how muc( colder it is up there.
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Hi Guys,
Also my first trip to Chaumont is this weekend! I don't expect any GPS coordinates but it looks like there are a lot of good areas there to try. Would anyone be willing to email me to give advice on if the fishing is generally better on the drop-offs, in the open flats or in flats that are next to the drop-offs? I am just looking for a rough place to start Saturday morning. Am happy to catch perch but of course am excited about the thought of a few walleyes. 2 of us coming up from 5 hours away. We are fairly good with a jigging rod and will probably run a few tip-ups as well. Thanks very much in advance and tight lines!
Don
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as said on here many times , stop and get bait at chaumont hardware he'll (greg)will give you good advice and bait and tackle and sometimes even a topo map of the bay
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I talked to a friend that said there was 4" of water on the ice where he fished today and they walked out leaving machines on shore. Colder temps the next few days and some snow should tighten things up and help ice access conditions. He said there was still around 12" of ice.
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I will do that, thank you!
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How much snow is coming down in Chaumont bay area at this time??
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mud bay area lots!!!!!!!!!!
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I saw on Facebook that a guy lost a black and blue camo bag between herricks shoal and the launch yesterday. It had a hat, food, and his medication in it. His name is Justin Delello and his buddy Mark Remington is trying to track it down for him. Just wanted to pass it along on here.
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Went out this morning for my first time ever. Morning did not start off too good with the heater not working, minnows spilling all over my flip over. Winds were pretty high this morning to boot. And to top it off no fish between me and my fishing partner.
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Looking to fish the bay on the15th of feb as well as the next day,Never fished it would like someone to point us in the right direction,Target Walleye,have snow mobile to go anywere Company while fishing will be fine?
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stop at hardware and get bait they'll send u in the right direction and oh yeah you'll have company park at town boat launch and chat it up
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anyone rent shanties on the bay?looks like I may be by myself?
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may hit Chaumont Saturday,hows the ice holding up, safe for a snow mobile?
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Hey octaine. I made my maiden voyage to Chaumont a few weeks back. No shanty rentals on Chaumont. There is a guy at Guffins bay marina that has a tiny shack he rents but he puts it on guffins. We didn’t fish that bay but heard it’s good for pike and perch. He will drive u in and out but only in Guffin bay.
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There’s anywhere from 13 to 18 inches. Wheelers, sleds, and side by sides everywhere.
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Having never been up there (chaumont).....how far of a walk to good perch grounds and how easy walk is it?
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(https://i.postimg.cc/SJFgV4Cr/Screenshot-2019-02-11-12-20-34.png) (https://postimg.cc/SJFgV4Cr)
Here's a start...
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Hoping there's some decent ice by Feb 15th...
Jon, you still heading there? Just had a buddy call me to head up there this weekend but of course I've already got plans with the lady to go to Champlain. If you decide to go a different weekend hit me up.
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Jon, you still heading there? Just had a buddy call me to head up there this weekend but of course I've already got plans with the lady to go to Champlain. If you decide to go a different weekend hit me up.
15th to the 19th!
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There’s anywhere from 13 to 18 inches. Wheelers, sleds, and side by sides everywhere.
. How much snow is on the big bay? Making plains on coming up , not looking for anyone’s honey hole ! It’s five hour drive for me plain on coming up for few days , Lake Erie isn’t ready yet , any info would be nice be safe tight lines
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Snow is coming down now, quite a bit in the forcast through tomorrow - time will tell. Big winds too, so likely some drifting as well.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/SJFgV4Cr/Screenshot-2019-02-11-12-20-34.png) (https://postimg.cc/SJFgV4Cr)
Here's a start...
Can't start at boat launch instead?
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Thanks million good luck to u sll
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Hows the Ice Travel now , since the snow? :tipup:
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Boy we got hammered with snow, is there a lot of snow on ice now , hoping the winds blew most of it off, any information would help boys. Be safe tight lines
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Can't start at boat launch instead?
I have made the walk on bare ice and thru some snow ............. it's not that bad but after a three hour ride to get there I want to fish sooner ....LOL
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How did u do today anyone?
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Not much snow on ice now was little slush at end of day yesterday
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No slush today. Very little snow, easy travel no matter how you do it.
According to people on Facebook, a pickup went thru the pressure crack near long point. We had 2 DEC 4-wheelers fly by us this morning heading in that direction.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/nCJZwCVK/Screenshot-2019-02-16-19-44-47.png) (https://postimg.cc/nCJZwCVK)
Greg's good man...the bad spots 4 those that don't Facebook
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No slush today. Very little snow, easy travel no matter how you do it.
According to people on Facebook, a pickup went thru the pressure crack near long point. We had 2 DEC 4-wheelers fly by us this morning heading in that direction.
That is correct.
2 guys in the vehicle, front of truck went through the crack, both guys got out of truck and a few minutes later it went to the bottom. Recovery company was notified before 11 this morning to make arrangements to get the vehicle.
Three Mile Bay Fire company and Jeff Co. STAR team responded to the incident scene, along with a private individual with an air boat to the scene , DEC and law enforcement and a backup crew from TMBFD responded to the red barn if needed..I spoke to the passenger, they were slightly shaken but otherwise ok...
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Wow
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hope your ready for this adventure chuck
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Hell ya rynn , ready pull out some big eyes and bucket full of perches , be just like fishing Erie kid, doesn’t look like we’re going be on Erie this year , but o well , see u in am wallly
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If by adventure you mean rolling out with 38282 other machines you boys are going to have some adventure. Im up here now.
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Ya it was adventure alright today , our plains didn’t turn out the way it was supposed to, the walleye bite was all lookers , manage to hook a few , they where nice ones . Fished 32fow Any one else do good today, how was perch bite
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Wow no one likes to post
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Any word if they got the truck out of the water off long point?
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Found an 8" auger cover about 2 or 3 weeks ago. It's a nice heavy duty cover. I actually intended to post the day I found it, but when I got back to my house I couldn't find it and assumed it had bounced out of my sled. Well, I was just getting my stuff together for another trip and found it under a pile of gear. All that being said, if you lost it, I have it and you can have it back.
I think (because I can't remember stuff anymore) that I found it in front of the south shore state boat launch in Bridgeport, however there is also the chance I found it on Chaumont Bay. Either way, if it's yours you can have it back.
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Has anyone fished mud bay?is it worth checking out and if so where might there be access?
I’ve done okay on perch in 14-16’. Would like to try for a walleye?
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Mud bay will be shot with these high winds today and tomorrow
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Mud bay will be shot with these high winds today and tomorrow
How about chaunont never been wanted to make it this year i live near sodus i think itll hold for the most part
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I will also be heading there from Western NY on Thurs, Fri & Sat 2/28-3/2.
Never been to Chaumont before, crossing off the bucket list.
Any reports on condition and/or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Check out Chaumont Hardware's FB page for info....
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Just saw that a few pages into this thread, I apologize for the repeat question.
Hopefully see a few of you out there in a few days
Thanks all & tight lines :tipup:
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Just saw that a few pages into this thread, I apologize for the repeat question.
Hopefully see a few of you out there in a few days
Thanks all & tight lines :tipup:
Hey I’m going up the same days for the first time. If you send me a message one of the days I would share info with you if you did the same
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Looking for an update on the ice? How bad did the wind storm screw things up?
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Looking for an update on the ice? How bad did the wind storm screw things up?
Not at all. It was a little wet around the edges but didn’t break up or blow in. Existing pressure cracks might be more sketchy than before, but other than that it held up just fine.
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I was thinking about fishing chaumount bay this weekend ... Can I still get bait at the hardware store ? I haven't fished the bay in a few years ... also how much snow on the bay ? wondering what machine I should bring??? thank Guys :icefish:
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Yes he opens at 6am
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re-posting this link...... https://www.facebook.com/chaumont.hardware/
They've marked some "no-go" spots on the topo map that everyone should be aware of.
Tight lines & be safe
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Does anyone ever walk out of chaumont or do you need a sled/ wheeler to get to any decent spots?
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You can walk...I've done it many times but the conditions up there right now are much more suited for a wheeler or sled. There is some snow on the ice and is making the drag more difficult. If you are fishing for Northerns you can walk only a short distance from the beach or boat launch and fish in shallow water. The deeper water for perch is a mile+ walk from the launch. The good walleye and lake trout fishing is more like 3 miles out. I would highly recommend a motorized vehicle right now.
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How is it going out of the State Park on the Point.Thanks....DD.. ;D ;D ;D
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Braz, I walked out on Friday with everything I own. It was a workout. Bare ice it's an OK walk.
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Appreciate the responses - thank you!
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Posted this in reports & conditions, figured I may as well toss it over here on this thread too. Was out near Herrick's last Friday, cell phone managed to go down the hole. Wouldn't happen again if the same scenario played out 1,000 times. There's a ton of free beer to anyone who happens to snag it
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Braz, I walked out on Friday with everything I own. It was a workout. Bare ice it's an OK walk.
I walked from pt solubrious to out front of herrick grove on Friday. Sled wasn’t bad to pull (0-2” of snow), but the old suitcase shanty behind it pulls like a snowplow. Mile and a half out, luckily got a ride the last mile of the way back.
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I walked from pt solubrious to out front of herrick grove on Friday. Sled wasn’t bad to pull (0-2” of snow), but the old suitcase shanty behind it pulls like a snowplow. Mile and a half out, luckily got a ride the last mile of the way back.
Build a Smitty Sled - search it on here - it's perfect for the suitcase style shanties
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How is it going out of the State Park on the Point.Thanks....DD.. ;D ;D ;D
It's about a mile out to walleye water from Long Point State Park. Problem is the pressure crack you have to cross. Truck went through there a couple weeks ago. There's a lot of current around that point so the ice there should never be taken for granted. I haven't been out of Long Point this year but reports are the ice is sketchy around the crack.
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Thanks for the info,my Uncle sent me pictures and a video of the truck being pulled out,I'm a walker so I am looking for the shortest route ,with the cold weather coming I was wondering about this weekend,I don't want to chance it if it isn't safe.
Thanks again..DD
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Anybody been taking any trucks out of the boat launch?
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Ran into a classic example of why most all of the private access parking areas have been shut down here yesterday...
Pull into a customers house where I've been remodeling a few rooms, two trucks with trailers in driveway, mailbox access (both for the homeowner and the mail carrier) blocked..
Grab my stuff, go to door and ask the woman who lives there (76 years old, recently broke her hip) what was going on with the trucks.
She tells me the one truck stopped a couple weeks ago and asked permission to park there and she agreed to let him, ONE vehicle, said she didn't know how to handle the other truck as they were clearly together, told her I'd handle it if they came off the ice while i was there..
Couple hours later, here comes one of them, on an ATV, go out and talk to him and explain the mailbox situation, have him move the vehicle ahead a couple feet so problem is resolved.
Talking more, I told him the woman granted parking to ONE vehicle, and this is as rough a recollection of what he told me "yeah, I wondered about parking here like this, but my buddy (the guy who got permission to begin with) told me it would be OK, we usually fish Oneida cause we're from around Syracuse and its the last time up here this year"...
Explained to him it was NOT OK, and to make sure he explained this to his buddy..
Perfect example, people. 2 trucks, 2 trailers, both had machines, could have easily used the boat launch to get to the ice but chose instead to assume (or just say fark it) to park where they wanted...
And ya wonder why ice access is getting harder and harder to find?
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Wow
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Esox glad you were there to handle it for the lady
The arrogance of some never cease to amaze me ,
Their permission would be canceled
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wow >:(
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Can anyone tell me if the ice is still fishable in Chaumont bay.Would like to make the trip this monday. Thanks For Any Help. walter_rev
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was out by herricks shoal thurs was over 20" of ice call hardware or ck facebook greg gives good reports
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Was wondering how far of a walk it is out to the perch waters and if there’s a place to spend the night in the area.thanks
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Was wondering how far of a walk it is out to the perch waters and if there’s a place to spend the night in the area.thanks
I'm going to say about mile walk to get perch water. Try the Duck Away motel in Chaumont - but they may be booked
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Gettin' cold
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Think we'll be on ice by MLK weekend? :tipup:
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A friend of mine who owns some lakefront just past the isthmus had a little issue today with a group of guys accessing the bay from their property without permission from the landowner. Parked their truck right at the water and even started a fire on shore with their firewood..... seems a little ridiculous to me. Just wanted to give a heads up to any property owners up there to keep an eye out.
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A friend of mine who owns some lakefront just past the isthmus had a little issue today with a group of guys accessing the bay from their property without permission from the landowner. Parked their truck right at the water and even started a fire on shore with their firewood..... seems a little ridiculous to me. Just wanted to give a heads up to any property owners up there to keep an eye out.
Were they locals or out of towners?
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does it matter where they come from , accessing property without permission is still trespassing
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That's how spots get burned like F&R said doesn't matter but people just don't care and they are the first too b***h when they can't get back out SMH
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Locals.
The landowner called DEC and they addressed the issue but from what I’m told they still didn’t think they were in the wrong. Hard to believe.... supposedly was saying “been fishing here for 15 yrs , blah blah.”
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judge will explain it to them
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It’s all idiots that do the stuff and gets everyone else messed up over it.
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Locals.
The landowner called DEC and they addressed the issue but from what I’m told they still didn’t think they were in the wrong. Hard to believe.... supposedly was saying “been fishing here for 15 yrs , blah blah.”
It's like trespassers on your land during deer season or turkey season, they say the same thing. Greg (Chaumont Hardware) used to allow limited parking on a property on Salubrius Pt until some thoughtful folks tore it up in late winter and turned it into a mud pit. Wasn't there talk about the state purchasing some property out there for parking a couple years ago?
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How deep is the water near Johnson Shoal?
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We encountered some lovely locals last year once we found the big fish at BRB. Seems to me that they think they can do and fish where they please. They do not like CT plates.
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Any info on the north west part
Of the bay near carrying place? Also wondering what the shoreline looks like, Lotta shoved ice up on shore? Saw the post on the hardware store from long point, wondering if a lotta the shore looks like that
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Look at the drone footage on hardware or chaumont masters
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Lotta snow on the ice on Chaumont it is it and easy drag. Thinking of going Thursday
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Anyone fishing tomorrow. Mind if I tag along. No buddy's off except me and would like a buddy to fish with and for safety on new ice.
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Myself and 5 great friends were out by the silos yesterday. We were told by the hardware store no wheelers or sleds walking only. We did walk aways 1.5 from the launch to the spot but was worth it. Everybody a half to 3/4 pail (6 gallon) . Good fish. Some crusty crap on top. 3-5" of good ice with little snow on top.
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Anyone Hear of an Ice Rescue today out of Chaumont?
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Caught a dozen keepers at carrying place this morn. 5-6in of good clear ice everywhere I went. Was out past the 20ft line.
Spud spud spud
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Curious how the ice is holding up and how eye bite is going
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best report going is the hardware
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Is the couple colder nights helping tighten things up at all?
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If you could only fish one spot for the day would you choose Johnson Shoal or Herricks?
Heading out from Guffin Bay Marina.
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If you’re going out from guffins bay you won’t be able to get to either shoal. That area between salubrious and cherry is never safe.
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Sound advice right there
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If you’re going out from guffins bay you won’t be able to get to either shoal. That area between salubrious and cherry is never safe.
Thank you for the heads up.
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fished the bay today......ice was great......5-6" ice.......wheeler was nice........does anybody work anymore.....wow....... .ramp at the state launch is already beat up.......good luck to the guys coming in this evening......it will be a major issue tomorrow........fishin g was good as usual
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Yeah, drove over the bridge today. Couldn't believe how many people were out there on a Friday.
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Somebody took an early morning dip off long point this morning heard they were OK...Pay attention to the Map that Greg has available..DD....
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fished east side of Johnson's with the wheeler and had no issues until I tried to get off at the state launch....made it off ok but was a little funky and will only get worse......was happy to get off without any issues as the reports on facebook are shaky at best
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Just got off the ice launch is almost gone watched a guy try to get off at 3 with wheeler flip and end up soaked and wheeler submerged, later everyone leaving was pond skipping to get off . little bit ice on right as u go on it ain't gonna last. Ice on the bay has cracks that move when u get near be careful take your time and watch, ice by Johnson's was a good 6" of clear dark ice it better get Cold soon or it's not gonna be safe in a couple days and we're losing our only access at the launch
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Good morning I have fished Chaumont 5 times and have had a good time. Caught some real nice perch. I walked out from the boat launch after stopping for bait at the hardware store each time. Have had no luck on the walleye at all. Is there any tips or techniques that would at least give me a fair shot at catching walleye ?? Is there a certain depth or general area I should be looking for?? Any lure/ minnow combo that is a consistent producer. Or time of day. Any in general tips would be appreciated and I thank you . Also I have access onto Guffins ?? Is this as good for the perch and or walleye than the big bay itself in anyones opinion. I have not tried it yet.
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Thinking of making a trip up Thursday looking for some current conditions on ice and any spots to watch for.
I would love to get a eye or 3 but really looking for some perch this week. Any info would help. Thanks all in advance
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Grab minnows at the hardware greg will tell u where and when or ck their page on Facebook
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Heading to Chaumont Bay on Monday for4 days can anyone tell me depths to go for perch and then for eyes? Please and thank you!
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Read back there's a bs thread and reports stop at hardware get bait he gives out topo maps either one will get u were u gotta go
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Can anyone tell me if the perch bite has started picking back up? Was up a week ago and it was horrible. Don’t want to drive 2.5 for that again. Any updated info would be much appreciated, thanks.