Author Topic: SARATOGA LAKE BS THREAD (Read 223569 times)

run320083 · « **Reply #1200 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 01:56 PM »

Be careful with a machine. Was out today and ice thickness fluctuated a bit. From 5" plus to 3 or even a touch under 3" .

njmar75 · « **Reply #1201 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 02:36 PM »

Quote from: run320083 on Jan 22, 2020, 01:56 PM

Be careful with a machine. Was out today and ice thickness fluctuated a bit. From 5" plus to 3 or even a touch under 3" .

Bs...unless you was on 90' ft of water!

run320083 · « **Reply #1202 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 03:08 PM »

Was over 21 feet . Not sure why u think I would lie about that but trying to be helpful to guys. Have a good one man

njmar75 · « **Reply #1203 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 03:13 PM »

Quote from: run320083 on Jan 22, 2020, 03:08 PM

Was over 21 feet . Not sure why u think I would lie about that but trying to be helpful to guys. Have a good one man

Was 6 yesterday and today when down to 3 ...hmm...where u hit 3 "?

run320083 · « **Reply #1204 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 03:25 PM »

North end.

Toyotaguy 1 · « **Reply #1205 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 05:00 PM »

Quote from: run320083 on Jan 22, 2020, 03:08 PM

Was over 21 feet . Not sure why u think I would lie about that but trying to be helpful to guys. Have a good one man

2x . I was on 3 inches last night . And not in 21 feet of water either . Snow insulated the ice . Very wet out there ! Not time for the Wheeler's yet

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #1206 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 05:04 PM »

Quote from: njmar75 on Jan 22, 2020, 02:36 PM

Bs...unless you was on 90' ft of water!

If you think toga freezes with a consistent layer everywhere, your gonna learn the hard way. Even on good winters that lake can go from 12” to 5” of ice within a few steps. That lake is loaded with springs. Don’t fault someone for giving ice thicknesses even tho you might not agree with it. I would rather see someone under estimate then over estimate and some guy comes out on 2” of ice on a SXS and goes for a swim because now schmoe measured “8”

perchinmybucket · « **Reply #1207 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 09:18 PM »

Quote from: SSmokinn SS on Jan 22, 2020, 05:04 PM

If you think toga freezes with a consistent layer everywhere, your gonna learn the hard way. Even on good winters that lake can go from 12” to 5” of ice within a few steps. That lake is loaded with springs. Don’t fault someone for giving ice thicknesses even tho you might not agree with it. I would rather see someone under estimate then over estimate and some guy comes out on 2” of ice on a SXS and goes for a swim because now schmoe measured “8”

I can second that, I went to west Caroga this past weekend with the lady, walked out and there was a guy offshore and I asked how much he had and he said 7". I still decided to spud out and on my 3rd spud mark I went through on my first swing. There was a spot the size of a sewer cap that was 1 hit and through. He looked at me scratching his head. Best guess it was an old hole someone cut when we had a thaw. See it all the time late ice. Never trust the word of others. If you venture off main walking trails early ice always spud. Always a bad feeling when ur spud goes right through on 1 hit.

phil2 · « **Reply #1208 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:57 AM »

There is a line once you get past 16 ft of water. Snow did insulate it the cold nights did crap. Only spot that are good are where it bled and flooded snow. After this rain sat and sunday it should be good if it gets cold again. Or it will be that double layer crap

IceNeck9292 · « **Reply #1209 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:08 PM »

Just dont get it sled tracks everywhere on the lake.. it was pretty sketchy ice conditions out there varied alot fished almost out to stony point then decided to walk to snake hill ice was different ever hole I drilled. One of the weirdest years I've seen. Drilled between 3+- to 4.5 inches. Guy pulled in with a wheeler as I was leaving hope he left it on the trailer. Talking with another guy he got one eye. I caught a bunch of dink perch and 2 nice 14 15 in perch let them go and another one maybe 8 in or so. Very slow. Marked them but very skiddish.

xxxbeer247 · « **Reply #1210 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:21 PM »

Can anyone confirm that wiggly worm opens at 5am on Saturday? Thanks

step2jimi · « **Reply #1211 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 05:10 PM »

Talked to gary this morning. Be open @ 5. See you there

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1212 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 12:00 PM »

probably heading off Brown’s Sunday, if the rain doesn’t beat it up too much tomorrow night

walley77 · « **Reply #1213 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 01:16 PM »

Use caution out there! I went from brown's beach yesterday and some areas my spud went through with one whack.

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1214 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 01:35 PM »

Thanks. That’s what I was afraid of, looks dicey out there on the webcam.

Especially given the fact that my fishing buddy Sunday is my daughter!

xxxbeer247 · « **Reply #1215 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 04:42 PM »

Anyone fish off of Fitch rd this week? How’s parking on the shoreline or is that a total nay?

chessieman · « **Reply #1216 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 08:05 PM »

Was off Fitch this afternoon, 4-5", shore sketchy on edges, I wouldn't drive on to park - slow pick on gills

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1217 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 09:04 PM »

Quote from: chessieman on Jan 24, 2020, 08:05 PM

Was off Fitch this afternoon, 4-5", shore sketchy on edges, I wouldn't drive on to park - slow pick on gills

Better than no pick.

phil2 · « **Reply #1218 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 10:14 PM »

Well cold snap did zero with the snow on it . i had 5 inches measured in one spot 3.3/4 10 yds away off browns. My jiffy was ripping through like it was spring ice. About a hr or so my area flooded. Ankle deep with water turned it to soup. The rain wont help but might. No real cold to freeze solid.

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1219 on:** Jan 25, 2020, 04:43 AM »

That’s what I was afraid of. Guess me and the princess are heading north on a road trip.

I appreciate the update

basshunter12748 · « **Reply #1220 on:** Jan 25, 2020, 11:25 AM »

Out yesterday and experience the same ice conditions as described above. We were on about 5 inches but the ice was so soft we were able to throw the spud bar through in two hard hits.

Bite was slow

reddog11 · « **Reply #1221 on:** Jan 26, 2020, 04:05 PM »

I fished the northern part of the lake yesterday. We hooked 6 walleyes. Caught 4 of them. Caught 7 perch. Rainy day.

njmar75 · « **Reply #1222 on:** Jan 26, 2020, 04:15 PM »

Hey Redd how much of ice there?

Justice Fishnett · « **Reply #1223 on:** Jan 29, 2020, 08:22 AM »

First time trying Saratoga, planning a trip this Saturday. Can I get on the lake from Brown Beach? Also any tips are appreciated, not looking for anyone's hot spot but a spot to catch fish is a plus. I don't eat fish so, just like to get flags. Catch Photo Release

Adkslabslayer · « **Reply #1224 on:** Jan 29, 2020, 10:46 AM »

Any info on ice conditions on South end of the lake browns beach Stony point ??

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1225 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 07:09 AM »

Reasons why priveladges get taken away. Why are people so lazy? Truck parked on 9p facing traffic with truck partially in lane..cars have to slow and go around it...park on fitch like the everyone else. Another car parked on private property. Maybe has permission but doubt it. Then someone took a crap on side of fitch right where people park. Unbelievable. Slobs

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1226 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 07:45 AM »

Like I said. Dont park on 9p. Ticket for this guy

delay18 · « **Reply #1227 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 07:54 AM »

Quote from: IcefisherSteve on Jan 31, 2020, 07:45 AM

Like I said. Dont park on 9p. Ticket for this guy

Good!! Hope they tow it

Adkslabslayer · « **Reply #1228 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 01:05 PM »

How the fishing an ice any reports would be appreciated

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1229 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 02:00 PM »

Never fished off Brown’s but going to give it a whirl tomorrow. Do people find more success with tip-ups or being mobile and jigging?

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Author Topic: SARATOGA LAKE BS THREAD (Read 223569 times)