SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread

[mazdaman]

Are people walking  on from west side?? 

[pixleyken]

were in there narrows, got on fine, 4+ at the shore, 3 lakers so far

[nitzer]

lol I can see it now. If no incidents, someone is going to get on here gloating with the old "I told you so" BS

[Neil McCauley]

Interested in hearing about Stewarts/town boat launch access.

[mazdaman]

were in there narrows, got on fine, 4+ at the shore, 3 lakers so far

Thank you.  Perfect answer.  Thank you!!

[jon ny]

lol I can see it now. If no incidents, someone is going to get on here gloating with the old "I told you so" BS

I hope you're right actually.  I want to be "wrong" about safety concerns.  If anything bad did happen, I'm certain nobody would gloat about it.  Hope it stays 100% safe for the weekend out there.

[EatenByLimestone]

How many are out on the ice?   

[OZZY]

Looked like less than 100 people out there. DEC at the ready with air boat.

[Garufi518]

Also interested in northern shoreline / fowler shoreline

[ship of fools]

I might just have to go tomorrow 

Or I might see about a 10 lb walleye 😎

[SchrnLker]

How many are out on the ice?

Ok, here's the deal.  There is a fraction of the normal amount of fishermen on Schroon today, but people are fishing, and so far no emergency calls, thank God.  The edges have put on a fair amount of ice in a couple days, although the high March sun is making things wet again, despite the temps only in the single numbers.  Getting off could be the biggest challenge.  Here's where guys are getting on. North end, Woods lodge, just south of Fowler the town has a right of way to the lake, very crowded with vehicles.  The thing that concerns me about that spot is that some have crossed the channel of the river to fish the far (east) side. I wouldn't trust that area AT ALL.  Warm rainwater has been flowing into the lake for 2 weeks, not good.  Quite a few vehicles parked along Skylark Lane (private), I can't believe they all have permission. Guys are also getting on at the Narrows and Eagle Pt. Just a couple vehicles along East Shore Drive.  Nobody off Adirondack, when I passed there earlier this morning.

[mazdaman]

Ok, here's the deal.  There is a fraction of the normal amount of fishermen on Schroon today, but people are fishing, and so far no emergency calls, thank God.  The edges have put on a fair amount of ice in a couple days, although the high March sun is making things wet again, despite the temps only in the single numbers.  Getting off could be the biggest challenge.  Here's where guys are getting on. North end, Woods lodge, just south of Fowler the town has a right of way to the lake, very crowded with vehicles.  The thing that concerns me about that spot is that some have crossed the channel of the river to fish the far (east) side. I wouldn't trust that area AT ALL.  Warm rainwater has been flowing into the lake for 2 weeks, not good.  Quite a few vehicles parked along Skylark Lane (private), I can't believe they all have permission. Guys are also getting on at the Narrows and Eagle Pt. Just a couple vehicles along East Sore Drive.  Nobody off Adirondack, when I passed there earlier this morning.

Thank you SchrnLker.  your info has been very helpful.  (as usual)   

[Spoondangler]

not suprising they have a low turnout with all this commotion.  Thanks for the update on the ice and genuine concern for safety. It does seem like this went from certain death to a resonably safe ice derby pretty quick, with the cold temps, and river dropping, as they (Schroon fish and game) predicted?

[SchrnLker]

not suprising they have a low turnout with all this commotion.  Thanks for the update on the ice and genuine concern for safety. It does seem like this went from certain death to a resonably safe ice derby pretty quick, with the cold temps, and river dropping, as they (Schroon fish and game) predicted?

I believe the firestorm on social media most likely saved lives this weekend.  There are places on Schroon that normally would be safe for the Derby would get you wet or killed this year.  Since everyone has to walk, very few are roaming, but tomorrow if guys can get on with wheelers that could be something entirely different. The kinds of equipment on the backs of trucks tell me many had no clue about the conditions this year.  We raised awareness, hopefully the rest of the weekend will be incident free.

[Spoondangler]

I believe the firestorm on social media most likely saved lives this weekend.  There are places on Schroon that normally would be safe for the Derby would get you wet or killed this year.  Since everyone has to walk, very few are roaming, but tomorrow if guys can get on with wheelers that could be something entirely different. The kinds of equipment on the backs of trucks tell me many had no clue about the conditions this year.  We raised awareness, hopefully the rest of the weekend will be incident free.

Absolutely, you've provided a great service to many thought out the year (myself included).  Know everyone's heart was/is in the right place.  It does seem like it might not have been malicious or greedy decision by the club though and just different assumptions about where the ice would be by today than many one here thought. Seems like they were generally right, even if only by dumb luck.

[hot tuna]

I will bite my tongue about the Internet reports.
Glad folks are fishing , having fun and hopefully a safe return. Thanks for all those in concern.

Might just pull all my gear back together. I'm a boots on the ground guy and it's getting mighty cold again

[Fish Hard]

Saw all the internet drama going on and just had to take a drive over today to check it out. Didn't get there until about 3:00, but I only saw about 30-40 people on the lake. Not much going on anywhere, really kind of dead at all the lakes. The ice looked safe from the road today, couldn't see any open water, like all of the Champlain valley lakes have. Everyone use good judgement and stay safe!

[Jasonhammell1986]

Anyone fish there today that can give me a report on thickness accessibility and where to go thank you

[fishy1]

on facebook this morning one group coming off had one guy go through up to his neck. be safe

[SchrnLker]

on facebook this morning one group coming off had one guy go through up to his neck. be safe

Several reports of people falling in on the way off, including the one you mentioned.  way below zero this morning, should be better, just be careful.

[mealworm]

Glad every 1 made it off even if the got wet hope these cold temps helped but man still sketchy hope no one else gets soggy and hope that the event organizers are satisfied and sleep well they got there money and only a few people got wet......
Hope u can pick up on the sarcasm

[ship of fools]

on facebook this morning one group coming off had one guy go through up to his neck. be safe

That must have been a bit uncomfortable    .....  i know i cringe when my pool is below 75 

Can't say they weren't warned

[fisherbone]

Great information on this thread guys!!!  I know it was sketchy but the guys that went out appear to have been rewarded.....

42+ inch 20# Pike with a 35" right underneath it.....

Definitely impressive catches and glad everyone got in and out safe yesterday... I imagine today won't be an issue as the shores had to lock up with these super cold temps last night!

[Spoondangler]

Great information on this thread guys!!!  I know it was sketchy but the guys that went out appear to have been rewarded.....

42+ inch 20# Pike with a 35" right underneath it.....

Definitely impressive catches and glad everyone got in and out safe yesterday... I imagine today won't be an issue as the shores had to lock up with these super cold temps last night!

where are you getting that info from?  I'd like to see the full leader board.  Pretty amazing that someone seems to find a 20+ pike each year!

[ADKer]

where are you getting that info from?  I'd like to see the full leader board.  Pretty amazing that someone seems to find a 20+ pike each year!

http://schroonlakefishandgame.com/icefishingderby

[Spoondangler]

http://schroonlakefishandgame.com/icefishingderby

Thanks.  I am fishing Tuesday, if anyone has suggestions on where the best refrozen access is id greatly appreciate it! Planning on the narrows as someone mentioned they walked on there yesterday and it starts off very shallow for a bit.

[jghunter]

Wow any body hear or felt that under water wave about a half hour ago. Crazy moved my shanty few inches never heard or felt anything like it. Almost like earth quake lol

[mazdaman]

Wow any body hear or felt that under water wave about a half hour ago. Crazy moved my shanty few inches never heard or felt anything like it. Almost like earth quake lol

Yup...i was out there...in the narrows.  it was like riding a surf board for about 3 seconds!!  heard it coming....and listened to it "roll" all the way to the North end.

[jghunter]

Yep it was in The Narrows it's scared my wife off the ice lol

[mike304]

Glad every 1 made it off even if the got wet hope these cold temps helped but man still sketchy hope no one else gets soggy and hope that the event organizers are satisfied and sleep well they got there money and only a few people got wet......
Hope u can pick up on the sarcasm

Seriously, you're criticizing the organizers? Give me a break! Its each individuals responsibility to decide whether its safe for them to go on the ice, nobody forced them. Going through the ice is ALWAYS a risk you take when ice fishing, regardless of how much ice there is.  Who's responsible for the guy going swimming on Harris Bay last week, there wasn't any derby there?
This is one of the biggest problems with our society today, someone is always looking for others to blame for what happens to them. Take responsibility for your own actions and their consequences.