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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: reddog11 on Jan 07, 2012, 05:50 PM
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Not looking good for King George this year. Might have ice by February. I hope sooner... :tipup:
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usually dosent freeze till bout the 20th,i know the water temp is in the 30's,we just need a few good nights cold with no wind, i'm not gonna start to sweat just yet
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Hopefully sooner than later
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The 'king" .... Or "queen" ?? ::) :whistle:
:unsure: :unsure:
HAHA
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hopefully sooner but if it doesn't freeze this year, next year well have some real slobs but it will freeze just have to be patient still reel early
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I don't give it that much longer for people to be on Harris bay (probably not safe but they'll be there).
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;D I agree it wont be long....... we have waited a year ::) ::) ::) ::)
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it shouldnt be too long. on cold nights harris and dunhams gets ice but the wind blows it out. im working in harris and werner bays, so i will let you know when we get ice that will hold.
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I work in Cleverdale, I always stop and look in the morning. Sometimes its hard to see how far out the skim is but it's def. making ice!!! A week ago it looked great but the wind blew it around.
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I hope it freezes. im getting really sick of getting up at 4 am to drive 2 hours to ice fish. i live a block from the lake. i could rolll out of bed at 630 and be out by shelving rock by 7. cmon old man winter!
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Avg. date is Jan. 21. I think that will def hold true this year. We fished until early April last year. So that means, Lord willing, we'll have a little over 2 months to fish once she freezes.
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Patience...... :tipup:
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The average freeze date is when the entire lake is frozen, including the North Basin which always takes longer to freeze. It takes a lot of cold weather to freeze LG and we haven't had nearly enough. Many smaller lake aren't even ready yet. :-\
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The average freeze date is when the entire lake is frozen, including the North Basin which always takes longer to freeze. It takes a lot of cold weather to freeze LG and we haven't had nearly enough. Many smaller lake aren't even ready yet. :-\
I hear you. I live by the North Basin, but I'm not getting my hopes up yet. I'll be happy when I can get on a bay or two at the southern end. My point is that I believe we'll be doing that sooner than most people think.
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The 'king" .... Or "queen" ?? ::) :whistle:
:unsure: :unsure: i made that correction before but noone listens ???
HAHA
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The lake was named after King George of England over 200 years ago. :)
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but its title is the "queen" of americas lakes
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The ice can't get here soon enough.
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Not looking great, ice looks like it is puling back in Harris Bay...
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How much snow expected up there tonight ?
Won't help .... BUT the next 10 day stretch of cold will ! ;)
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and snow on the ground prior to a lake freezing yields colder low temps at night.
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How much snow expected up there tonight ?
Won't help .... BUT the next 10 day stretch of cold will ! ;)
problem is with the cold comes the 10,000 mile per hour wind witch doesn't help.
i still think the lake will freeze close to when it has in years past,i think last year we hit harris bay round the 15th
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Extremely heavy snow on the lake today...
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Extremely heavy snow on the lake today...
??? ::) Just got done shoveling here, must pulse didn't even go up. ;)
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Yoo too huh? Whew, that whole inch was a killer. The snow today did nothing to the lake, the snow tomorrow won't do anything either. With just a little skim here and there at last check in the bays and southern end, the snow will just blow right in the lake. Wind coming Saturday, not good- but temps right around or below 0 Saturday and Sunday nights should get the bays locked up. Main lake is another story, still need a good week of temps like that.
Thanks for the update. I'm hoping to be on a bay by the 21st.
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Bring a boat. :( :(
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Bring a boat. :( :(
At least you won't need an auger haha
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i think shes gonna lock up!! i know the water temp is right where it needs to be and the weather looks just right
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mealworm - nice post, not only cold temps, but the winds are dying down that should at least lock up the bays :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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mealworm - nice post, not only cold temps, but the winds are dying down that should at least lock up the bays :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
thanx!! but i really dont appreciate the negativity ;D i think the whole south basin is gonna kick with that forecast.i just like to be kind of optimistic ;)
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I hope so... Extravaganza in 3 weeks... ;D ;D You and your dad going??
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good post meal but we all watch the news for weather reports. Thanks anyway
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I hope it goes this week! i'll go down the street as it does and post some pics.
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It's really all about the wind. Doesn't look like it'll be calm enough long enough. Plenty of other places to fish, just a shame our gathering won't get to happen there this year.
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I agree with mealworm, that the south end will lock up this weekend or early week, there may be ice to fish the beach next weekend. the wind is supposed to lay down Sunday and the water is chilled by the below zero temps for tonight...fingers are crossed... :icefish: Tight lines all Barebow
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does anyone know the current surface temp? forcast looks real good, pray it holds....
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Any ice on Harris yet? Even just a skim?
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Any ice on Harris yet? Even just a skim?
Google Lake George web cams... There are 3 of them on the lake... None of them show ice.......
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I hope so... Extravaganza in 3 weeks... ;D ;D You and your dad going??
not sure what the ol man is gonna do.i wanna go though i just cant commit for sure yet,my boss is going away soon and i have 2 weekends in a row i have to cover the tow trucks
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It's really all about the wind. Doesn't look like it'll be calm enough long enough. Plenty of other places to fish, just a shame our gathering won't get to happen there this year.
again with the negativity, :callcops: :nono: c'mon guys!! ;D
maybe we need to bring back prchslyr's ice chant from 2 seasons ago
ice! ice! ice!
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Google Lake George web cams... There are 3 of them on the lake... None of them show ice.......
Harris has ice out quite a way ;)
http://www.hbyc.com/video.asp
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Harris has ice out quite a way ;)
http://www.hbyc.com/video.asp
It might get out farther tonight if the wind doesn't blow all night ::)
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I think we will see some skim tomorrow morning in the sheltered bays.
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colder older freeze please FREEZE!
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again with the negativity, :callcops: :nono: c'mon guys!! ;D
maybe we need to bring back prchslyr's ice chant from 2 seasons ago
ice! ice! ice!
;D
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was just over in bolton on a tow cal,l huddle bay is froze and a few other bays with ice,lookin good guys lookin good
ice! ice! ice!
c'mon all you negative nacy's
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Yea! I was @ Huddle Bay also this morning, it must have tightened up over nite middle of the week should be good to go. The rest of the lake was steamy only we have a few nights like last w/no wind. ???
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nice
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Ice Ice Baby
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Hate to be negative and all, but the reality is:
10 Day Forecast Temps for LG
Jan 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
High 13 30° 39° 27° 28° 33° 38° 39° 39° 39°
Low -2° 23° 25° 1° 19° 23° 23° 29° 29° 23°
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Huddle Bay frozen all the way out to chics marina. Tonight should help. need the wind to calm down.
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Hate to be negative and all, but the reality is:
10 Day Forecast Temps for LG
Jan 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
High 13 30° 39° 27° 28° 33° 38° 39° 39° 39°
Low -2° 23° 25° 1° 19° 23° 23° 29° 29° 23°
man you really know how to ruin a guys day ;D
just saw the forecast......sux! but at least there are a few other places to fish besides the king
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The wind was up for at least an hour before sunset today guys... :icefish:
Barebow
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She will freeze hopefully sooner than later
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Hate to be negative and all, but the reality is:
10 Day Forecast Temps for LG
Jan 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
High 13 30° 39° 27° 28° 33° 38° 39° 39° 39°
Low -2° 23° 25° 1° 19° 23° 23° 29° 29° 23°
That forecast has changed already ....... the weather on the Albany news showed it cooling way down again after tuesdays warm up ;D
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Confusious say "A watched lake never freezes" -6 here in LG last night and no wind that I can see right now. still -1. Harris and Dunhams were basically open yesterday except for busted up ice close to shore in Dunhams and just out to Happy Family Island in Harris. Warner is frozen out to first point. Didn't get to Bolton.
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I noticed the steaming has stopped on a couple webcams, it looks like Harris and maybe the Million $ Beach area skimmed over just this morning. Have to see what the wind does. :-\
Sorry Confucius. ;D
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Keep the reports coming. Good stuff.
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It might get out farther tonight if the wind doesn't blow all night ::)
Thanks for the update Wanderer. Won't be long now.
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These roller coaster temps are killing us !!!!
Keep the faith guys !!!
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wont be long
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This has been a great thread in years past, so I thought I'd start one early. I haven't yet, but I'm hoping to by Saturday.
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Fished the King only when it was all locked. Any word on fishing the bays as long as theres good ice while the main lake is open? Thanx
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Great topic indeed.. also hope for right conditions by Saturday. Tight lines!
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hopefully soon guys!
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I'm hearing some really good reports!
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Lets hope this bit of weather coming in doesn't hurt us. Hope the wind stays down.
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Just a waiting game now!!!!
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As or right now:
Dunham's Bay: frozen around the point to Dark Bay
Million $: Good areas of ice with big open spots mostly along the West shore, ice goes up the lake a way
Harris/Warner: frozen at least to South end of Long Island, didn't drive around but could see ice
Basin Bay: about 2/3 ice
Huddle Bay: ice out to the islands
Sawmill Bay(Veteran's Park): ice out to end of Green Island
Wind was picking up and there are white caps on the main lake.
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As or right now:
Dunham's Bay: frozen around the point to Dark Bay
Million $: Good areas of ice with big open spots mostly along the West shore, ice goes up the lake a way
Harris/Warner: frozen at least to South end of Long Island, didn't drive around but could see ice
Basin Bay: about 2/3 ice
Huddle Bay: ice out to the islands
Sawmill Bay(Veteran's Park): ice out to end of Green Island
Wind was picking up and there are white caps on the main lake.
Sounds like you took the same ride I did ;D
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Sounds like you took the same ride I did ;D
Me too, but when @ huddle another guy was there w/a spud about 2.5 to 3 inches of ice @ the dock. Problem is the weather tonight.
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Me too, but when @ huddle another guy was there w/a spud about 2.5 to 3 inches of ice @ the dock. Problem is the weather tonight.
Do you by chance drive a dark colored full size pick-up...think I saw you on Assembly Point road about 9:30 ;)
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Won,t be long if the temps hold out.
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Let's hope the wether works with us not against us.
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Do you by chance drive a dark colored full size pick-up...think I saw you on Assembly Point road about 9:30 ;)
Nope I drive a black Toyota Tacoma, & I was @ Assembly Point about that time.
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I'll be there tomarrow!
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I'll be there tomarrow!
Wander, Pretty funny that PerchMD says "It's just a waiting game now" and you reply in the next post that you're going tomorrow. Have a great time. Let us know how you make out.
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I'll be there tomarrow!
bring your boat and rain gear.
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Nope I drive a black Toyota Tacoma, & I was @ Assembly Point about that time.
Guess I was wrong about the full size but it had to be you I saw. When I saw the white beard I thought to myself "bet that's ICE WANDERER" ;D I was in a blue F-150. Good luck tomorrow and be safe.
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be carefull guys. 39 degrees and rain. makes for some bad early ice! not worth the risk to me but to each there own! if you do go out on lg bring a buddy a rope and a flotation devise. may just save a life! good luck to you guys!
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I've got to agree with Blue. Be careful.
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I was checking it out yesterday on the south end. Only bay that had any ice was Harris-and that looked scary. Anybody know how things are further north?
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I'll be there tomarrow!
Man, now I know where your boy get's it from!
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I'm heading out in about 15 min. to fish on the only spot that has enough ice to be on. I'll get back to you all later to let you know how we make out.
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I'm heading out in about 15 min. to fish on the only spot that has enough ice to be on. I'll get back to you all later to let you know how we make out.
Good luck and be safe!
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Well I got out on the ice today there was 3" of blcak ice, well anyway inthe 1st half hour of fishing I caught 15 Perch. I thought it was going to be a good but the fish just shut off, I threw everything I had in my tackle box but I couldn't buy a fish. We moved all around, we marked on the Marcum but no bites. I guess it could have been the weather front.
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Nice catch.....
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that's great news It won't be long now I can almost taste those little perchy's
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Nothing wrong with that...15 more than I caught today ;D [work sucks >:(]
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Well I got out on the ice today there was 3" of blcak ice, well anyway inthe 1st half hour of fishing I caught 15 Perch. I thought it was going to be a good but the fish just shut off, I threw everything I had in my tackle box but I couldn't buy a fish. We moved all around, we marked on the Marcum but no bites. I guess it could have been the weather front.
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Nice job Wanderer. That's fishing. I've had the same thing happen more than once. I prefer the afternoon bite where you were fishing. Must've felt good to get out there and not break the ice on your LG season. ;D
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ha its been awhile, sounds like things worked out good for you, even though your missing that feeling of perch slappin your ace. hope to see you out there this season.
Yea, it felt real good to be on the" KING" today, I know there will be a lot more days out there. Just PM me when your going & we"ll try to meet up.
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Man, now I know where your boy get's it from!
sooo what a ya tryin to say ;)
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Well how was the fishing today?
Rex
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Wander, Pretty funny that PerchMD says "It's just a waiting game now" and you reply in the next post that you're going tomorrow. Have a great time. Let us know how you make out.
Went to Huddle Bay the only fishable ice on the lake, there WAS 3" when we got there, I can't guarantee that's whats there now after the rain. In the 1st half hr. or so I had 15 perch, I thought it was going to be a great day, well anyway the bite shut down. I threw everything I had in my tackle box to no avail. I couldn't buy a fish.
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Nice catch..but even more important first fishable ice on the King
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Can anyone tell me where is good access to Harris on a quad? Once that locks up good enough that is.
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I hate wind. :'(
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>:( x2 >:(
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I have no fish left over from last year. i cant wait to get on to the king again this year. It is driving me crazy and i really cant wait. Saw those pics of the perch and darn now im cryin. Com on LG freeze
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Fingers crossed and saying a prayer ::) ::) :-\ :icefish: :%$#!:
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next week the bays should be ready ;)
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next week the bays should be ready ;)
next week is looking warm :'(
has anyone been by today to see what damage the wind did last night???
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Ice Wanderer, Did you throw back any dinks. the ones in the pic look to be fair size.
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has anyone been by today to see what damage the wind did last night???
Most of the webcams showing ice on Monday had none today.
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harris is still froze but the main lake took a big hit
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Ice Wanderer, Did you throw back any dinks. the ones in the pic look to be fair size.
I only threw back 3 dinks, anytime I go first ice I get decent ones.
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Can anyone tell me where is good access to Harris on a quad? Once that locks up good enough that is.
the only spot is right @ 9L, right now the ice is not ready for 4 wheeler. ???
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one should just be worried about enough ice to walk on let alone a wheeler right now.
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Checked where I fished Tues. gained 1"+ of ice but out close to where the ice ends looks like it took a beating for about 400'. ::)
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yea i agree. but some people cant
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nice report wanderer. wonder how many are gonna rush right up there this weekend and fish.
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stand to walk 100 yards.
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the only spot is right @ 9L, right now the ice is not ready for 4 wheeler. ???
I agree, it's great walking but you do need cleats. ???
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Saw some guys out on Huddle bay Monday
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Saw where someone tryed to drive down to the beach at the end of Huddle road :cookoo: and had a hard time getting back out. ice looking better there.
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I just got home from Harris Bay I guess it took a beating w/the wind & rain only 2", if it stays cold you might get out Sat.
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I just got back from checking Harris Bay, only 2" it must have taken a beating from wind & rain, as long as it stays cold you should be good for Sat. Ceck as you go.
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Been seeing a few guys out on Harris Bay each day on the webcam....how's the ice out there for those who have been getting out?
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I went yesterday to Harris Bay & had a pretty good day, I was off the ice early had to go to 307 to get a Mr. Twister fillet knife. there was 3-4" of ice w/3" of snow. I didn't fish to day I wanted to spend some time w/my girlfriend. I heard I didn't miss much, not a lot of action. I hope this warm up & rain doesn't ruin the ice we have.
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Thanks a lot for the update Ice Wanderer!
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I guess the word is out, we fished Harris Bay yesterday there were only about 40 people there, I didn't fish today but my son did & he said it was pretty crowded. Fishing wasn't that good today, I hope this warm up & rain doesn't ruin the ice we have.
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Thanks for the updater Wanderer.
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Will be fishin lg tomorrow can't wait !!
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harris was definetly full yesterday, not the hottest perch bite but fair. probably caught about 12 large mouth bass. i decided to stay out late and see what the bit would be like at dark, so at about 630 i hit a pig perch that measured just over 13". the only fish that bit after dark. i made the long walk back off the ice at 730. it was such a beautiful night. when i returned home i found out that the warren county sheriffs had called my parents house to see if they had heared from me cause my car was there and they couldn't see me. they informed them that they were going to send a search party out if my car didn't move soon.
this situation makes me feel very safe knowing they are watching over us, but also puts me in a weird position. i would hate to be the guy that they sent several people out looking for while im cozy in my shanty doing a night fish. what should a person do, it makes me not want to fish at night now. is there a time limit to fishing on lake george? again i appreciate that they were there lookin out but i was fine. my thought is to put my cell number on a card in the window of my car so that anyone with a concern can call, problem is the cold weather kills my battery life.
they watch that spot very closely i have talked to many deputes there always looking for conditions and almost caught my father-in-law using his truck tire as a urinal lol
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I went to Huddle Bay today & the bay took a big hit on Friday, the wind must be out of the NE because the ice looked broke about 75 yrds from the town dock. The ice eater on the dock to the right of town dock is starting to eat ice out toward the left, & if this rain coming in is a little heavy it will take a toll.Here are some pics.
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harris was definetly full yesterday, not the hottest perch bite but fair. probably caught about 12 large mouth bass. i decided to stay out late and see what the bit would be like at dark, so at about 630 i hit a pig perch that measured just over 13". the only fish that bit after dark. i made the long walk back off the ice at 730. it was such a beautiful night. when i returned home i found out that the warren county sheriffs had called my parents house to see if they had heared from me cause my car was there and they couldn't see me. they informed them that they were going to send a search party out if my car didn't move soon.
this situation makes me feel very safe knowing they are watching over us, but also puts me in a weird position. i would hate to be the guy that they sent several people out looking for while im cozy in my shanty doing a night fish. what should a person do, it makes me not want to fish at night now. is there a time limit to fishing on lake george? again i appreciate that they were there lookin out but i was fine. my thought is to put my cell number on a card in the window of my car so that anyone with a concern can call, problem is the cold weather kills my battery life.
I think your idea of leaving a brief note and cell number is a good idea. However, I know what you mean. I too have enjoyed some quiet nights under the stars while getting out of the deer woods. As far as the Perch bite goes, I've never had much luck after dark thirty. I've gotten so that I can usually tell when things have shut down by looking at the Vex. Generally the'll be stacked up about 3 feet off bottom, but no takers. Good job on catching the whopper at 6:30 though. I'm hoping to get out on LG next Sat.
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How much ice is there?
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He's probably fishing from a boat. There were only 2 spots that I know of that had enough ice, & w/this rain I'll say 1 of them is very iffy. The other 1 will be hurting too but you might be able to get on. I'll let you all know we're planning an afternoon fish till dark.
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Saw about 10 guys on ice today on 1 of the bays but all this rain tonite not sure if we will be able to get out now
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I went to Huddle Bay today & the bay took a big hit on Friday, the wind must be out of the NE because the ice looked broke about 75 yrds from the town dock. The ice eater on the dock to the right of town dock is starting to eat ice out toward the left, & if this rain coming in is a little heavy it will take a toll.Here are some pics.
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lots of ice in the back of huddle there. no grass but some good perch cruising through, just not many and they don't stick around.
ice on the other side of the transition where it broke up is thin. i'm light and even if i had been fishing with someone i probably wouldn't have headed towards the island today.
harris fished decent in the afternoon. most people left when the rain started and missed a good bit of the evening bite. tons of pumpkinseeds. personally giving it a few days to firm back up after this warm weather
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I went to Huddle Bay today & the bay took a big hit on Friday, the wind must be out of the NE because the ice looked broke about 75 yrds from the town dock. The ice eater on the dock to the right of town dock is starting to eat ice out toward the left, & if this rain coming in is a little heavy it will take a toll.Here are some pics.
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[/quote/] Was that you out there in Huddle Bay?
lots of ice in the back of huddle there. no grass but some good perch cruising through, just not many and they don't stick around.
ice on the other side of the transition where it broke up is thin. i'm light and even if i had been fishing with someone i probably wouldn't have headed towards the island today.
harris fished decent in the afternoon. most people left when the rain started and missed a good bit of the evening bite. tons of pumpkinseeds. personally giving it a few days to firm back up after this warm weather
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I'm overlooking Montcalm Pt and the Narrows and nothing but wide open water. As of 10AM today Huddle deteriorating fast.
At this point in time.............consi der the positive.............. the entire fishery is getting a much needed rest.
I'm betting that we're in for a repeat of the winter of 2001-02................no fishable ice.
If we don't have a serious "lock-up" by 2/15/12...................it's not going to happen and the Perch get a "pass"
I'm pulling for the Perch and the NY Giants............LOL!!
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Welcome to IS, it's a great place give & receive info. Now in responce to your post, We can't control the weather, it is what it is! The problem is in this bad economy the bait shops that depend on a good ice fishing season are going to take a big hit w/no ice fishing on the king. So everyone out there if the ice holds up on the lakes that have good ice, try to do business with the local bait shops around Lake George to help them out.
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I'm with you Wanderer. I'm not pulling for the Perch or the Lakers. I'm pulling for some heavy duty ice fishing pretty soon. Don't worry about us, we'll catch our limits while you're watching the game. One thing people fail to consider is night time temperatures. Also, people who live in the Capital Region should be watching the forecast for the Lake George area on places like www.weather.com. I don't know the zipcode for MDB area, but I check 12836, which is just a little bit farther north.
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harris was definetly full yesterday, not the hottest perch bite but fair. probably caught about 12 large mouth bass. i decided to stay out late and see what the bit would be like at dark, so at about 630 i hit a pig perch that measured just over 13". the only fish that bit after dark. i made the long walk back off the ice at 730. it was such a beautiful night. when i returned home i found out that the warren county sheriffs had called my parents house to see if they had heared from me cause my car was there and they couldn't see me. they informed them that they were going to send a search party out if my car didn't move soon.
this situation makes me feel very safe knowing they are watching over us, but also puts me in a weird position. i would hate to be the guy that they sent several people out looking for while im cozy in my shanty doing a night fish. what should a person do, it makes me not want to fish at night now. is there a time limit to fishing on lake george? again i appreciate that they were there lookin out but i was fine. my thought is to put my cell number on a card in the window of my car so that anyone with a concern can call, problem is the cold weather kills my battery life.
Is Harris frozen way out past the islands? If it is, how much ice is there? :)
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Unfortunately at this point I'm thinking about putting the docks back in and getting out the boat to get some perch. That being said I hope I'm wrong and the cold shows up and soon!
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12814 is the zip in bolton landing if needed for weather reports
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I did! There was 3-4"
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I fished 3.5-4" this afternoon bite was slow.
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I fished this evening on the KING 3-4" bite was slow.
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Thanks for the update, good to know some ice made it through the rain/warm temps
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First day out on lake George caught a 24in laker and few perch not bad for 2 hours fishing
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Bout 3in today bite was also slow today caught few good size perch off tip ups
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Good for you I know theres not much ice any info on the bay you were on??????
THANKS
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First day out on lake George caught a 24in laker and few perch not bad for 2 hours fishing
I know where you were fishing, I was there as well I got afew perch. The smallest was 10" the biggest was 14".
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Ditto to the 1st the other Lake George thread.
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GEE, I DID AGAIN/ WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT
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I saw that there was ice @ million dollar beach the other day & it's still there, a couple open spots in the middle up to Paulist Fathers. Dunhams Bay froze to the bottle neck, then Harris Bay has ice to Assembly Point.
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Ok folks, there were 4 lake George threads right next to eachother. I just combined them all. Please use threads that are already started on a lake or topic instead of starting a new one. Thank you!
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Ok folks, there were 4 lake George threads right next to eachother. I just combined them all. Please use threads that are already started on a lake or topic instead of starting a new one. Thank you!
I was getting confused ???
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:wacko: da what way did they go george???
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Ok folks, there were 4 lake George threads right next to eachother. I just combined them all. Please use threads that are already started on a lake or topic instead of starting a new one. Thank you!
Thanks Roy! No matter how hard I tried...I couldn't find those other three Lake Georges on any map. Come on folks...the "search" function works great!
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Did anyone venture out today? I was but deceided to stay dry, I bet it was a good day of fishing.
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Too much water on top?
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Thanks for a heads up! I`m not going this weekend but my buddies might go in a week. Be safe out there.
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Anyone out today,hows the ice?
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Anyone out today,hows the ice?
1st of all welcome to the site, it's full of info, a little ribbing, & pic of some good days on the ice. Now for the answer to your post, you should have read 2 post before yours, the ice is fine it was wet.
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It's scary when we are posting mid March conditions hole widening etc in January. Above all stay safe we don't need any bad press!
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Headed to the lower east side, Queen Eliz. Island area. Is there any fishable ice in the bays?
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Are we gaining any ice in Harris Bay?? I need more than 3 inches. Is there more than that???
Thanks for the info.
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Are we gaining any ice in Harris Bay?? I need more than 3 inches. Is there more than that???
Thanks for the info.
I'll tell you it's a little hairy out there, this morning there was 1/4" of ice then 0" to 2" of water then 3" to 5" of ice. When I came off the ice the water layer got a little deeper. A lot of wet feet out there today but not me in my new Predator Extremes from Cabela's. :)
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maybe next weekend for me if we gain more ice. Good luck wander and be careful out there does'nt sound safe enough.
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maybe next weekend for me if we gain more ice. Good luck wanderer and be careful out there does'nt sound safe enough.
Looking @ the temps maybe Monday lows supposed to be in the teens might tighten it all up?
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Headed to the lower east side, Queen Eliz. Island area. Is there any fishable ice in the bays?
I don't know Queen Elizabeth, I do know Elizabeth Island, north of Kattskill Bay, Warner bay has ice but as of yesterday on the main lake nothing north of Paulist fathers has ice. Harris bay has ice I was out yesterday, a little spongy Huddle bay that I fished back on 16th broke up & was real sketchy, it might have tightened up but w/today's wind it might break up again.
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Listen king, I mean queen, I'm sick of staring at you everyday as head to work open water and all.... you aggravate me! You cant freeze? I drive to raquette to blue, to indian to schroon!!!!I looked at my digital camera today and saw pics from 1/17/11 and i was on the ice last year, this year you have none! I took personal days this year assuming by feb 6th you would have Ice! You suck! If you keep disappointing me like this I think I will just start calling you the New York Jets! So Im calling you out.... Get cold, blow no wind,, and freeze!
Sincerely,
Disappointed in Bolton Landing
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Listen king, I mean queen, I'm sick of staring at you everyday as head to work open water and all.... you aggravate me! You cant freeze? I drive to raquette to blue, to indian to schroon!!!!I looked at my digital camera today and saw pics from 1/17/11 and i was on the ice last year, this year you have none! I took personal days this year assuming by feb 6th you would have Ice! You suck! If you keep disappointing me like this I think I will just start calling you the New York Jets! So Im calling you out.... Get cold, blow no wind,, and freeze!
Sincerely,
Disappointed in Bolton Landing
well said sameol its really suckin this year
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I feel your pain, but you can't blame the lake, it's the weather patterns that cause it not to freeze. We just don't have that cold Canadian air coming down to us. I know, it's a terrorist plot, they are trying to keep us from being happy, & if we're not happy they're getting to us. ::)
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I figured it was obamas fault.
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As a Jets fan and a LG fisher I can certainly sympathize. I think it's brady's fault >:D.
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So, how much of what was frozen was hurt by the wind today? ???
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Just got back. Every thing was nice and tight. Pretty steady bite all day long. Managed 35 Keeper Perch, but had to leave at 2 for work. Def. would have been a good evening, had it not been for work. BTW, you can make it from MDB to Albany in 1 Hr. but I don't recommend it ;D ;D. PM sent Wanderer
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Did anyone head out on harris today can you walk to the island? :tipup:
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Looking to fish tomorrow where I fished Monday on LG. Curious to hear how it was after the last two days of warm weather. All pm's are greatly appreciated. Any one fishing there tomorrow??
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any ice on lg took a wicked hit today, pm sent
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if anyone was on or stopped by harris today it would be great to hear from you
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Thanks fellas.
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I agree w/you bird, it was pretty hairy coming off the ice & it didn't get cold enough last night to do any good. It was only 32* here & I'm a lot higher here so it might be quite a bit warmer around Lake George.
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I agree w/you bird, it was pretty hairy coming off the ice & it didn't get cold enough last night to do any good. It was only 32* here & I'm a lot higher here so it might be quite a bit warmer around Lake George.
yup. looks like sking instead of fishing
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I stopped looking at the 10 day forecasts. I got tired of the dissappointment. its kind of like watching your tip-ups and waiting for them to go off.
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I stopped looking at the 10 day forecasts. I got tired of the dissappointment. its kind of like watching your tip-ups and waiting for them to go off.
since the new 10 day forecast takes us into Mid February without any cold weather i am starting to think about Spring Training for my old man's baseball league :o
at this rate we'll be practicing outside on march 1 ;D
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Anyone on here go out today, I saw 2 guys on the web cam @ Harris Bay earlier?
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Lots of water on the ice wednesday from watching cams at Harris. Guys walking out Friday morning though. They are braver than me.
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Anyone fish Harris bay this weekend and have an ice thickness report?
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Anyone fish Harris bay this weekend and have an ice thickness report?
look at the web cams:
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=13655.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=13655.0)
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I've been checking them everyday and Harris has had ice on it for awhile now but I can't tell how thick it is just by looking at it. im trying to convince my dad to drive me up from Long Island for a weekend of fishing but he won't go unless there's at least 4-5 inches black ice so any info is appreciated
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More like 3 on Harris. With the warm weather and wind tomorrow I don't know how it will be. Last time it took a beating
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Listen to your dad. be safe not sorry for a few sorry fish. We're all feeling the pain my man. The 10 day doese'nt look good for makin ice either.
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Anybody fish Harris Bay today, how did you do?
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My head is hanging low right now, I took a ride to Harris Bay this afternoon & what I saw made my heart sink. Yes there were some guys out there but I think the days are numbered & I mean like tomarrow, it's not worth it to me risk it, I'll fish other places. The ice broke into big slabs almost to the Happy Family Islands.
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There's a nice Perch spot I know and a row boat with my name on it. As much as I enjoy walking on water sometimes it's better to float on it.
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Ice anywhere?
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From web cam looks like southern end is starting to freeze, as is Harris Bay. Pray for a clam day and night and maybe on the ice soon!
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From web cam looks like southern end is starting to freeze, as is Harris Bay. Pray for a clam day and night and maybe on the ice soon!
There's clams in Lake George?!?! :o
Sorry I had to.
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There's clams in Lake George?!?! :o
Sorry I had to.
I'll have 2 dozen with a wedge of lemon and some hot sauce please
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Actually yes, the Asian clam is one of the latest invasives to get into Lake George, millions have been spent trying to try to get rid of them and and at this point it looks like they are here to stay. Now they are lust trying to control them.
Another invasive that just showed up last summer is the spiny water flea; this one could hurt the fishery in a couple ways. One problem is they grab onto fishing line and form large clumps. I started finding them last August in the South Basin and brought a sample in for confirmation; kept finding them attached when I trolled in one area for a while, then more and more places. They haven't been a problem yet, just have to knock them off the line; floating and suspended weeds in August/September are a much bigger pain to deal with. In other lakes they have large numbers of fleas and can't fish with light line because of the fouling(I use mostly 6 lb trolling).
The other problem is that they will mess up the food chain, they eat other invertebrates that baitfish need for food; baitfish can eat the fleas but they have little nutrional value. We'll have to wait and see how bad they get, the lower nutrient levels in LG may limit them from what I have heard.
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It's really windy rite now
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There's clams in Lake George?!?! :o
Sorry I had to.
lmao, smart *** :P
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better to have a asian clam than crabs... ;D ;D
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There's clams in Lake George?!?! :o
Sorry I had to.
Oops dyslexic typing
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anyone know if bolton landing caught?