SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread

[lockdown199]

You regulars to Schroon have any tips on catching smelt. Been up several times for Lakers but never had any luck on smelt.

[pmac3]

Not sure about schroon, but I caught a lot on Fourth, Indian, and West Caroga. 2-4lb test, UL rod and any small, slightly heavy jig or spoon with spike. I wouldn’t even bother with spring bobbers

[Mikey Ice]

lots of smelt in paradox

[pmac3]

Just be sure you’re not using mono in deep water.

[lockdown199]

Thanks for the reply’s

[ship of fools]

Thanks for the reply’s

George ….  or Jasper I suppose.....      The only time I was exposed to it we caught them non stop on a Hali with a single spike. The fish finder was solid with smelt.

This was right off Fowler Road.

[hot tuna]

Is the gate open or closed at eagle point.
Thanks

[SchrnLker]

Plowed but closed, open water

[hot tuna]

Thanks Tony.

[Garufi518]

Is the gate open or closed at eagle point.
Thanks

Woah woah woah pump the brakes a little anxious aren’t we?!

[lowaccord66]

Just a little laker fever I suppose.

[hot tuna]

Woah woah woah pump the brakes a little anxious aren’t we?!

Not really,  just asked a question and thanks for the answer.
Can't wait until lake George freezes and everyone goes on their merry way , away

[Garufi518]

We got a while before that happens

[lowaccord66]

We got a while before that happens

A number of us were planning on hammering schroon to no end this year.  I expect a lot of 430am starts to ensure parking availability.

[wec]

A number of us were planning on hammering schroon to no end this year.  I expect a lot of 430am starts to ensure parking availability.

When you hitting Schroon?

[lowaccord66]

When you hitting Schroon?

Once the good area freezes probably be there every weekend until George is ready. 

I'm thinking of a return visit by you Saturday.

[Jlay_upstateny]

still good ice off the boat launch on the north end?

[thekayakerman]

I'm heading up to the north end tomorrow morning. If anyone has any new info on the ice thickness, or places to watch out for please let me know! I'll be sure to post conditions when I come back - thanks

[SchrnLker]

Have not seen anyone fishing this week, but with the cold we had here this week I would expect at least 5" north end. As with all early ice, check as you go.

[thekayakerman]

Thanks for the info- much appreciated!

[pmaloney86]

Once the good area freezes probably be there every weekend until George is ready. 

I'm thinking of a return visit by you Saturday.

Jon, I might be interested.  Ice around here is going to be shot.

[lowaccord66]

Jon, I might be interested.  Ice around here is going to be shot.

Nice Pat.  I think Shawn is in too.  Either Saturday or Monday.  I may do all three.  Trying to get a giant deal done at work, if it comes in today I'll be up there first thing tomorrow.

[Hardwaternubie53]

Old trick- Tie a foot or so of red yarn onto your line, with a couple of split shot so it sinks. No hook. Jig. They bite the yarn and their teeth get caught in it. Really works!

[LLclearwater]

Hopefully the water stays under the ice tomorrow

[lowaccord66]

Hopefully the water stays under the ice tomorrow

 

It will and that's the problem. The ice sheet lifts there, then the edges are further from shore.  If you get on tomorrow and the river is rising expect the edges to be further away when you get off.  That is how I became anointed in schroon lake water

[pmaloney86]

Old trick- Tie a foot or so of red yarn onto your line, with a couple of split shot so it sinks. No hook. Jig. They bite the yarn and their teeth get caught in it. Really works!

I've heard of rope flies for targeting hard mouth toothy critters like gar but I've never heard of it ice fishing.

[OneBucketMike]

I've heard of rope flies for targeting hard mouth toothy critters like gar but I've never heard of it ice fishing.

Mainly used for smelt suspended under the ice but maybe he was talking about something else?

[mealworm]

 

It will and that's the problem. The ice sheet lifts there, then the edges are further from shore.  If you get on tomorrow and the river is rising expect the edges to be further away when you get off.  That is how I became anointed in schroon lake water

o the river had risen we had over 3"of rain every creek brook stream and river is over there banks. The schroon river in warrensburg is way up I'm sure the lake is too

[lowaccord66]

o the river had risen we had over 3"of rain every creek brook stream and river is over there banks. The schroon river in warrensburg is way up I'm sure the lake is too

Find out tomorrow morning. 

[mealworm]

Find out tomorrow morning.

bring a plank or some hip boots