Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429844 times)

walleye03 · « **Reply #1590 on:** Feb 27, 2018, 10:05 PM »

Any report on how much ice there is on lake? Any reports of the narrows? Hoping ice holds for the weekend.

jghunter · « **Reply #1591 on:** Feb 27, 2018, 10:14 PM »

Any Atvs on ice?? How bad is the shore?? Jeff

salmon_ice · « **Reply #1592 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 11:12 AM »

As of yesterday don't see any problem getting 4-wheelers on at Fowler or Boat launch. 6" of water to go through to good ice. But with this warm weather persisting and the rain coming I'll bet shoreline will get much worse by weekend. Last year I used canoe to port my and my daughters across 20'-30' of open water at Fowler to safe ice. As far as ice on main lake (at least North end) there is plenty to last beyond this weekend. Had 18"-20" at shanty out in 122' of water. If you can get on there should be no issue with enough ice - at least at North end.

rugerone · « **Reply #1593 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 02:44 PM »

Anyone have ice conditions at paradox or eagle lakes. Heading up sat. Any info appreciated. Thanks Safe fishing to all.

SchrnLker · « **Reply #1594 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 02:57 PM »

Checked Schroon this afternoon. Shoreline directly on front of Fowler badly broken up, however to the right and left should provide easy quad access. Same with public launch in town. To the right of launch is good, just bear left as you get on as the brook is opening up things to the right. Narrows looked good. Talked with a couple guys just coming off, had 19" good ice once you're on. They had the best Laker day they've ever had on Schroon. They were on with a wheeler. Today was 52*, but it gets colder after today, snow threat has also gone away, at least the heavy stuff.

MJB518 · « **Reply #1595 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 03:14 PM »

Quote from: SchrnLker on Feb 28, 2018, 02:57 PM

Checked Schroon this afternoon. Shoreline directly on front of Fowler badly broken up, however to the right and left should provide easy quad access. Same with public launch in town. To the right of launch is good, just bear left as you get on as the brook is opening up things to the right. Narrows looked good. Talked with a couple guys just coming off, had 19" good ice once you're on. They had the best Laker day they've ever had on Schroon. They were on with a wheeler. Today was 52*, but it gets colder after today, snow threat has also gone away, at least the heavy stuff.

thanks for the report. I was getting worried they could possibly cancel the derby this weekend. This year and last year the edges have been iffy. I wonder if they have thought about moving the derby earlier in the year at all

jghunter · « **Reply #1596 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 03:15 PM »

Great news thanks

SchrnLker · « **Reply #1597 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 03:29 PM »

Quote from: MJB518 on Feb 28, 2018, 03:14 PM

thanks for the report. I was getting worried they could possibly cancel the derby this weekend. This year and last year the edges have been iffy. I wonder if they have thought about moving the derby earlier in the year at all

If it wasn't cancelled last year it will never be cancelled. Last year was much, much worse. It has been a talk for years about moving the derby to Feb, but the F&G stubbornly refuses to even consider it. Lets face it, weather patterns have changed, for whatever reasons. We seem to be running into these iffy conditions on a yearly basis now. Guys usually travel a great distance to fish this derby, but when they see their lakes thawed out and snow gone many stay home, imo.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1598 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 03:50 PM »

Isn't that the truth Tony! This year is much better. I hope everyone has a great derby.

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1599 on:** Feb 28, 2018, 03:54 PM »

Sound to me like my annual trip to Schroon is still on!!

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1600 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 06:32 AM »

I will definitely be fishing the derby next year. Couldn't get this weekend off but I will be hitting the ice hard next weekend.!!

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1601 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 06:58 AM »

Was wondering how u guys set ur tip ups for Lakers ? Any tips or tricks? Only my second time fishing for them

hot tuna · « **Reply #1602 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 07:50 AM »

I like to fish 45-65 fow . Stagger your depths of your set, not the depth of water.
Example. Put some 2-3 foot on bottom. Mid depth and 10 foot down.
We have caught some Lakers 10' under the ice and always the chance at a salmon

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1603 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 08:08 AM »

Have never used a trap there. Murder them jigging when they are interested.

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1604 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 08:19 AM »

Thanks for the tips fellas. I can't wait to get on the ice. The wife bought me a aqua view for valentine's present and I can't wait to test it out. What u guys run for leader and hooks?

hot tuna · « **Reply #1605 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 09:34 AM »

4 feet of 8 lb mono leaders, size 8 hooks.
Becarefull, if your in pike territory.

As for jigging, I been mostly jigging .
Schroon is pretty stained color and the aquaview may not work to well.
I use a vex, downsize your jigs . Been having luck with a green uv forage minnow jig ( single hook ) tipped with a small white twister tail

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1606 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 09:40 AM »

Thanks for the tips hot tuna. I will be bringing my humming bird. I can't wait to be on the ice!!

Mikey Ice · « **Reply #1607 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 11:46 AM »

Took these pics an hour ago at boat ramp
I don't see any atv access anywhere
Be safe not stupid if your planning on heading up
And with 2-3 inches of rain later and tom
You'll need a boat to get on good ice

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1608 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 11:48 AM »

Last year was worse....

Mikey Ice · « **Reply #1609 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 11:56 AM »

I def would leave any machines home
And bring a Jon boat or long plank for ice access
And not to mention the 30-40 mph winds for saturday as well
Unsafe shorelines and crapty weather don't sound fun at all
Good luck and be smart out there
No fish or tourney is worth it

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1610 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 12:05 PM »

Sounds like your mind is made up Mickey or you are trying to thin the herd for this weekend?

We are all adults, let people do as they wish and enjoy the couch and some tv if you prefer.

Also your forecasting skills need attention:

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.76457000000005&lon=-73.75818999999996#.WphAw9BOnqA

Mikey Ice · « **Reply #1611 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 12:24 PM »

Not at all
I just no that a lot of people travel great distances to fish there
And weather your an adult ,old man or child I'm just giving my opinion
I'd rather be fishing but I'm not taking any chances
My fridge is loaded with plenty of beer and food so I'm covered
It's a shame cause the bite has been real good
It's time to get my boats ready for the spring striper season
It's right around the corner

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1612 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 01:07 PM »

I will get on the ice one way or another but safety first. I'm traveling almost 3 hours to get their.

icehouserlt · « **Reply #1613 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 01:09 PM »

If anyone has any planks I can borrow I will be in town on the 8th. Lol.

jghunter · « **Reply #1614 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 01:13 PM »

I did not see two inches of rain in the forecast I have I only see mostly snow 3 to 6 in???

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1615 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 03:45 PM »

Quote from: jghunter on Mar 01, 2018, 01:13 PM

I did not see two inches of rain in the forecast I have I only see mostly snow 3 to 6 in???

There isnt 2" of rain in the forecast and it isnt going to blow 30-40....good luck to all who make it out.

SchrnLker · « **Reply #1616 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 03:53 PM »

Off Adirondack

Eagle Pt.

Hayes Rd Access

Right of Town Launch

Left of Town Launch

Upper Point of the Narrows

A lot of the Western shoreline looks like this

Off Fowler

Directly out from Fowler

Narrows

Off Fowler looking toward the Island

Rogers Brook in town has opened up a lot last couple days

Few observations from my trip around the Lake today. Western shoreline has deteriorated much worse than the East side. Many good spots to get on along East Shore Drive. My concern would be the old holes that have opened up and my be covered by several inches of snow Sat. Most dangerous area would be off Fowler, which is down to 8" ice according to a fisherman who was coming off as I was taking pics. Large open water channel is in the center off Fowler. You can get on at the Town Launch, 10 paces past where everyone has been using. You just need to bear left quickly as Rogers Brook is really opening up.

delay18 · « **Reply #1617 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 04:11 PM »

VERY detailed report Tony. Thank you!!!!

jghunter · « **Reply #1618 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 04:18 PM »

Wow awesome report!!! Very detailed! Thanks!! Jeff

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1619 on:** Mar 01, 2018, 05:35 PM »

Nice job Tony your efforts will keep people dry!

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Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429844 times)