Author Topic: Orman (Read 5447 times)

jgouldin · « **on:** Dec 07, 2011, 06:04 PM »

Has anyone been out to check the ice at orman in the last couple days?

jgouldin · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 09:45 PM »

I checked orman today and the whole lake is hard. North side a gadens had 2in, the far northwest side had 3in, an the back third of the bay by the canpground had 6 but the rest of the bay only had 3.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 11:03 PM »

excellent! Hope the warm weather this weekend don't open it back up

jgouldin · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 10:49 PM »

Found four inches of ice and had a blast catching walleye!! Can anyone tell me how to post a picture on here??

thesleddinfisher · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 11:29 PM »

Look in the help and FAQs page
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=43.0

jgouldin · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 03:51 PM »

First hard water walleye of the year!!

jgouldin · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 03:55 PM »

Another dozen fish this morning! Really fat fish for orman compared to this summer.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 08:19 PM »

How thick is the ice? Weather was great for that this weekend!

jgouldin · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 09:08 PM »

Had four inches of solid ice where I was. Parts of the lake are better some are worse. Weather sure does look good for making ice.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2011, 09:33 PM »

I'll be headin out there next weekend! I hope

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 05:08 PM »

Shoot, hopefully there will be upwards of 5" by this weekend?

Any reports of which areas were better or worse? I know you don't wanna give away your spot...

jgouldin · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 08:33 PM »

Went to orman again today had 5in of ice. Three of us had 3 overs and 7 unders and 2 perch. We all fished at different parts of the day but were all out together for a hour at least together. All of our fish came if 8 to 11 FOW on a mix of big minnow and small, most fish on tip-ups.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 09:49 PM »

stupid goofy slot limit! lol Sweet, hopefully the ice is thick enough for me to get the atv and sled out on this weekend!

Thanks for the update

sheepboy10 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:11 AM »

Has anyone tried any into the night fishing? I'm thinking about going out tomorrow after work.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:47 AM »

I'm planning to head up Sat and/or Sun for sun up till after sundown probly sat.

sheepboy10 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 11:12 AM »

I am also planning on a full day Saturday.

SDFlagChaser · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 06:30 PM »

I am thinking about doing half day on sunday, not sure morning or evening yet though

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 06:38 PM »

Well, I may be up Sun too! I'll update with results... if it's slow, probly from the ice! lol

gofishwalleye · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:40 PM »

Sounds like elbow room only this WE!

thesleddinfisher · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:54 PM »

Are live minnows and 4-wheeler/snowmobiles allowed on Orman?

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:56 PM »

SDFlagChaser · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:14 PM »

Be Careful with 4wheelers or sleds on Orman. The game and fish dept. has posted signs about thin ice this year. water levels fluctuate a lot at orman, so often times the edges become very weak. I have gone out on days where the ice was solid all the way to shore, upon returning to my vehicle, the water had risen and the ice had moved out several feet away from the shoreline. with this early ice, it's hard to say what is going to happen, but the edges of orman have always been known to move.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:18 PM »

that and theres a couple spots that will stay very thin or open without a decent cold snap. Don't wanna just put a avt/sled or vehicle on then take off across the ice if you are unfamiliar with these spots as well.

jgouldin · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:19 PM »

This is very true i have seen they are not letting water in which will help and there is some shallow ice out there. I watched the lake freeze over and it can be very dangerous lake.

Fillet · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:25 PM »

Ditto ^^

The ice will be plenty strong for a wheeler or sled as long as they don't have the inlet running. Keep your eyes on flow here:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/sd/nwis/uv/?site_no=06434505&PARAmeter_cd=00060,00065,00062,00010

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:37 PM »

Yup, Black Hawk Marine has shortcuts to versions of this also on the left hand side of their site, which I find easier to read

http://www.blackhawkmarineboats.com/

Quote from: Fillet on Dec 14, 2011, 09:25 PM

Ditto ^^

The ice will be plenty strong for a wheeler or sled as long as they don't have the inlet running. Keep your eyes on flow here:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/sd/nwis/uv/?site_no=06434505&PARAmeter_cd=00060,00065,00062,00010

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 07:44 AM »

Thinking of an afternoon trip over to Orman for a change. Anyone planning on being there? Where's the best place to pick up some minnows if needed?

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 10:53 AM »

Bait, the building at the top of the hill right as you turn into the boat ramp side of the lake has a 24/7 bait shop with Silver Shiners, creek chubs and fat heads. If it's after hours it a honor system. I always overpay just for the convenience!

When are you planning to go? This afternoon, of planning for the weekend? That might help you find out if anyone else will be there...

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 12:19 PM »

Must have went right by the bait shop. Just pulled in to Gaddens. Light snow and overcast, going to check ice here and do some ice trolling with spoons.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 03:06 PM »

Yup, you drove right be. On the way in, there's the storage units on the top of the hill right at the turn. If you turn in there, the baitshop is on the backside (from the access road) of the storage units.

Good luck! Please let us know how you do and how the ice is.

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