Ice Fishing Air BnB's / Rental Cabins

[hot tuna]

Like I said,  this was my first trip back there in 3 years.  I used to fish it hard for about 15 years on ice.  Caught plenty walleye and really nice pike but the reason I stopped fishing there was their numbers dwindled dramatically.  Catching a walleye was rare .
Don't even know if their stocked anymore.

My tactics and choices have since changed to mostly panfish and they were willing to play so I guess it was worth the effort.

[hot tuna]

Fished Loon today on foot.
Conditions = 10 " ice,  atv safe.  1.5" windblown snow. Been used to no snow so made the drag a drag..
Very few ppl.

Fishing =
Only jigged 4 holes in 7hrs.  Depth 9 feet to 11 feet.  Caught a few.
The other family group with kids set traps and chased flags.

[jeremywhorf]

Thanks for the update.

I am headed up this coming Thursday to fish it.  I've had pretty good luck earlier in the year and seem to manage 15-20 perch every trip.
Some real nice ones as well.

[WARRIOR_ON_ICE]

Thanks for the update.

I am headed up this coming Thursday to fish it.  I've had pretty good luck earlier in the year and seem to manage 15-20 perch every trip.
Some real nice ones as well.

I have a question Jeremywhorf. If your location is the Southern Adirondacks, why are you renting something at Loon Lake ? Is it just to enjoy staying near the lake overnight for the added experience ? Loon lake can't be more than an hour's drive from your home.

[jeremywhorf]

It's a weekend get a way for girlfriend and myself along with another couple.
Similar to a staycation with ice fishing.

I am looking forward to fishing loon at night for walleye.

You are correct, Its roughly a 50 minute drive from my apartment.

[jeremywhorf]

Has anyone had any eyes on the ice / shorelines; if so, how are they are holding up?
This 60 degree weather and rain definitely isn't helping at all.

Fingers Crossed.


Thanks

[lowaccord66]

Has anyone had any eyes on the ice / shorelines; if so, how are they are holding up?
This 60 degree weather and rain definitely isn't helping at all.

Fingers Crossed.


Thanks

Which shorelines? 

[jeremywhorf]

Loon Lake.
Specifically near Blythewoode Island.

[ActiveTrapChecker]

I fished it Sunday. 4* when I got there, 34* when I left. 7-8” ice every hole I cut.

Making good noises when I was drilling holes in the dark. Making less pleasant noises when I was shredding layers later in the morning. Top was softening on the way out. Shoreline was still passable when I got to Blythewood. Didn’t seem to get any weaker, but the access is protected from the mid morning sun.

Cannot tell you what the weather did to it after I left. I know it was a balmy ride home and I was at the driving range hitting balls Monday.

[jeremywhorf]

Appreciate the feedback.
Fingers crossed that it holds up for the weekend.

Bringing some non ice fisherman / ladies with me, and I just hope it isn't sketchy for them and they get to enjoy themselves.


Thanks again for the update

[ActiveTrapChecker]

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, The Place, the italian restaurant on routes 8 & 9, closed for the season this past Monday. So don’t plan on eating there!

Minerva to the north may fair better than Loon with this weather we’ve had.

[jeremywhorf]

Thanks.
 We already have one of the houses on Blythewood island booked via AirBnB.  I have done fairly well for perch this year, we are going to fish in a different (wherever the house has lake access to)
We may go eat at the Bull House in town one night. 

I hope it is open!

[lowaccord66]

Its going to be warm.  That much ice can rot real fast.  My buddy went through 8" of junk ice easily.  Be safe with those newbies.

[ActiveTrapChecker]

How’d she hold up? Were you able to get on?

[jeremywhorf]

Yes.  There was plenty of ice, still about 7 - 8 inches of ice.  The top is getting a little soft, but we got out and were able to catch a few perch for dinner for ourselves as well as for a nesting pair of bald eagles.
It rained on and off most of the day Saturday, we didn't fish as much as I'd hope.  We ate well and drank well all weekend.  Would do it again.

There was a couple wheelers out there on Sunday, but that's my last trip on the hardwater for me this year.  Not the most productive season, but I was able to find safe ice and fish almost every weekend.
I am going to fish open water for walleye for the next couple weekends.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Thanks

[hot tuna]

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