Pittsfield Lake

[spcsports]

Any info on Pittsfield Lake? I would like to try Walleye fishing there. Anybody tried it or have any info on the lake? Thanks.

[redneck7519]

Don't no about the walleye there but I do know the crappie fishing there is good

[ratsotail]

Shawn,

I don't have any recent intel on ice conditions or fishing prospects, but I did fish that lake several years ago with the intent and hopes of catching a Walleye. We worked hard, drilling lots of holes at various depths and the best we did was to find a school of Bluegills at the 15' depth, but they were all 6"ish fish. It is on my radar for a Spring/Summer trip though since it is one of the best lakes, according to the IDNR, for numbers of Walleye. That is intriguing indeed. This might be the last weekend to get on the hard water so I hope you put your efforts on the "right" lake.

tight lines,

Jeff

[redneck7519]

I can tell you the ice on a 3 acre farm pound 20 miles north of there was 8 to 9" this last Saturday first 3" was white ice rest was good solid ice

[spcsports]

Thanks for info. I was thinking trying south end by dam in deaper parts. Love to find a couple walleye without driving north 3 hours.

Yea ice at Prairie Lake saturday was same. 5-7 inches of good ice but water and snow on top. There were even holes open to water I could fish without drilling. Very weird. 

[ratsotail]

Thanks for info. I was thinking trying south end by dam in deaper parts. Love to find a couple walleye without driving north 3 hours.

Yea ice at Prairie Lake saturday was same. 5-7 inches of good ice but water and snow on top. There were even holes open to water I could fish without drilling. Very weird.

Yes, we observed similar phenomenon where small holes were present along some cracks in the ice and water was passing through them. The holes were no larger than a silver dollar, but it got our attention. No honeycombing yet, but there was the first hint of rotting to be aware of. Maybe one last trip this weekend (I hope all the snow is gone now) and then hang the gear up until next year.

tight lines,

Jeff

[spcsports]

If anybody has been to Pittsfield lately I sure could use an ice report. I want to try it Sunday. Thanks