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Title: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Canam800 on Dec 30, 2013, 04:39 PM
Has anyone been to either of these places.  Would like to find out how the ice and bite is. I have a two hour drive so I want to make sure things are good before a make a trip. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Cusefan78 on Dec 30, 2013, 04:54 PM
Ice is good. 10+" as of last Thursday
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Canam800 on Dec 30, 2013, 08:35 PM
Anyone know how the bite has been?
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Post by: meek48 on Dec 31, 2013, 04:34 AM
It was really slow saturday the 28th. Alot of dinks
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Post by: jennsater on Dec 31, 2013, 06:49 AM
fished chaumont yeaterday 12/30 pretty slow for me ended up with thirty...only a handful over nine my bud set up two hundered yrds away and him and his kid ended up with sixty seven over nine...no other species...ice was great had wheeler everywhere...small schools of fish every now and then no snow on ice bring creepers...12 inches where i was mostly black...
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Cusefan78 on Dec 31, 2013, 07:50 AM
X2
boggey how many times do I need to offer you enrollment into cuse school of ice fishing. We are an accredited ice fish academy that strive to teach the average fisherman how to limit out with slobs.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: jsmex on Dec 31, 2013, 02:54 PM
The fishing was okay for me Saturday and Sunday at Johnsons. Fished 17 fow, left with approx 50 8" and up each day. small black n silver jiggin rap aggressively jigged worked well, they seemed to jump on it on the way down. My buddies were using minnows, the bite was a bit slow for them, though they took home some decent ones too.
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Post by: mwjiggin on Jan 01, 2014, 09:24 PM
Hey was wondering if anyone could tell me a good place to park and get
bait up there thanks
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Post by: jiggincrazy on Jan 02, 2014, 04:19 AM
Hey was wondering if anyone could tell me a good place to park and get
bait up there thanks

Click on the Chaumont hardware sponsor page at the top of the forum. These guys have all of the bait and great info you will need, plus fishing and ice reports. They have topo maps that show parking areas up that way. I have been up there a couple times and these guys were super helpful putting us on fish.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: SlimPickins1 on Jan 02, 2014, 05:07 AM
How far is it from state boat launch to Johnson shoals? I can bring my four wheeler if I have to but I don't have chains. Will that work?
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 02, 2014, 07:20 AM
State Boat Launch to Johnsons is about 2 miles,,,, as of yesterday no need for chains, snow on ice has blown into low drifts, 3 inch max debth of drifts.  debth of ice on Chamont Bay is 12 inches plus all over.  exception lake side of Cherry Island.
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Post by: mwjiggin on Jan 02, 2014, 08:09 AM
Thanks for the info on bait and stuff
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Post by: luv2fish2 on Jan 06, 2014, 02:51 PM
so i'm coming up friday debating on going off the launch or long point . long point seems to get you deeper quicker lot's of structure anyone wanna give me a clue, gonna  bring the misses  hoping to make it worth the trip sure would appreciate any advice anyone can give thanks in advance
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishman79 on Jan 06, 2014, 03:01 PM
If you have a machine go out of the launch by chaumont. Its a 10+ mile drive one way to get out to LP but only a couple on the ice in a straight line. Its closer to the better fishing anyhow.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: IRON on Jan 06, 2014, 03:30 PM
Fished long pt for 5 days straight the week of Christmas, my slowest day was about 25lbs. if you have a wheeler or sled id park in Chaumont, like fish said, its a hike going all the way around to the point.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: luv2fish2 on Jan 06, 2014, 03:50 PM
thanks any advice on bait
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 06, 2014, 03:54 PM
I park at Long Point State Park,,  then just a  walk out on the ice to my spot,,,no wheeler here.  I did 25 Lbs yesterday the 5th,,,weather today and tomorrow makes fishing suck,  oh well
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: IRON on Jan 06, 2014, 05:45 PM
I have to use the boot lace express too joe don't feel bad!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: RodandBobber on Jan 06, 2014, 05:52 PM
Not looking for spots just an idea of distance. Buddy and I thinking about hitting it for the first time Saturday and are both walkers. Just wondering how far of a walk we will have to get on some perch. PM if you want.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 06, 2014, 05:59 PM
Oh Ok Rob,,,,, not a problem,,,, at Long Point,,,, its a short walk to the perch,  with an occasional pike thrown in for good measure,,,,,,,probably a couple hundred yards,,, I normally fish a little further off shore. 
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 06, 2014, 06:06 PM
well the ice is good enough to hold my truck :) (http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/TRUSINOZ/20140105_121947.jpeg) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/TRUSINOZ/media/20140105_121947.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 06, 2014, 06:10 PM
Laughing,,,, so it is D......
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: luv2fish2 on Jan 07, 2014, 05:31 AM
any reports on how much snow your getting looks like lake effect went south of chaumont thinking this wind should keep it blowed pretty clean ( i hope )
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 07, 2014, 07:04 AM
Weather man said 80 inches of snow, but there is a wicked wind blowing so its mostly drifting anound
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 07, 2014, 09:05 AM
Check Greg's report from Chaumont Hardware.   The wind is just a honking!  Snow blowing around so much its hard to tell if it is snowing or just blowing.  there are real visibility issues today.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishman79 on Jan 07, 2014, 09:22 AM
Not looking for spots just an idea of distance. Buddy and I thinking about hitting it for the first time Saturday and are both walkers. Just wondering how far of a walk we will have to get on some perch. PM if you want.

LP is a good option for walkers, as is 3mile.  there is a spot to park there if you stop and ask the landowner.  he is a fisherman as well and will give anyone permission, just don't abuse it.

another thought is to hit the boat launch first thing in the morning and try to catch a tow out from someone with a machine. give a few bucks for gas will often get you a ride.  If I've got the room I often help someone else on or off who is walking.

hands down your best bet for bait and info is chaumont hardware, greg usually has the latest info on the bite as well.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: travis.kling on Jan 08, 2014, 03:19 PM
I was up on chaumont a few days ago and did pretty good. I was trying to get to long point via chaumont bay but noticed a pressure crack. Does anybody know if it is possible to get a wheeler from chaumont bay to long point right now or do I have to use the highway and go around.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: PERCHIN101 on Jan 08, 2014, 07:27 PM
Best bet is to use highway.  Currents get funny on long point side if your not familiar with the bay.  I've watched wheelers go for a swim while trucks were out there.  You never know
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: travis.kling on Jan 08, 2014, 08:46 PM
Yeah that's what we were planning on so far. We drilled a hole about 60 yards from the crack on the Chaumot side and still had 16" of ice. My buddy lives on point peninsula and that's where our shanty is so its an easy trip for us to take it to long point but it would be handy to be able to go straight across if there was a for sure safe route.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 08, 2014, 10:14 PM
Yea,,, that pressure crack is tricky.  Couple of years back, a guy almost lost his sled, he got a tow line on the sled before it went down.  Some people will tell you that they jump the crack,,, I would rather be safe than real sorry!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 09, 2014, 03:57 PM
3 to 5 inches of snow on Chaumont Bay, ice 14 to 16 inches thick
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: gut-n-gill on Jan 11, 2014, 03:33 PM
is there any good fishing near the chaumont boat launch say within 1 mile or less
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: luv2fish2 on Jan 13, 2014, 04:52 AM
Fished friday and sat friday was great lotta perch avg size with some 12- 13"  ice was 16" probably 6 vehicles drove out sat rain kinda shut things off still got fish just less action lots of water on the ice 6" in spots to the guy that told me use eyes thanks def helped when it slowed oh yeah stopped at hardware store highly recommend the place greg is a plethora of info with great bait
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 13, 2014, 07:11 AM
I was out yesterday and it was really windy witch sucked. But got a few 14 inchers and a bunch over 8 inches left the ice with 20
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: ESKIMOAUGER on Jan 15, 2014, 04:28 AM
i ll be heading up sat.thanks for hardware info.....
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Post by: iceice on Jan 15, 2014, 04:59 AM
Looking for accommodations for a long weekend of perch fishing.Thanks guys for any info!!!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 15, 2014, 05:05 AM
Duck away motel and limerick are with in 5 miles of the boat launch. allens budget motel is in calcium and a bit of a drive but they are decent on price
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: ESKIMOAUGER on Jan 17, 2014, 05:02 AM
whats the best way to walk out to johnson shoals......heading up in a.m going to hardware store for bait..t.y
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: The Lunker God on Jan 17, 2014, 07:41 AM
looking to go up to Chaumont either this weekend or next weekend. I've heard the bite has been hot!!! Its a great place to fish. Just the walk to find what you want sucks! Unless you got a wheeler or sled! :D
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: mdm25549 on Jan 17, 2014, 10:04 AM
Went out on chaumont on Tuesday. It was a long day moving around different holes out on Johnson shoal. Wound up keeping 40 between two of us. A few real nice ones but a lot of sorting through small perch to get to them. Beautiful day out though. Plenty of ice
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Dogger on Jan 17, 2014, 02:08 PM
Went out on the bay Tuesday for a while.... Got some nice perch and my first Chaumont Walleye!!! Nice fish 24.75" just under 8lbs.... I'm a believer now!!! I had heard about the size of the eyes in there but never found out first hand..... man the width of this fish!!!  :o

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Post by: Cusefan78 on Jan 17, 2014, 02:10 PM
Great pic.
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Post by: ESOXAC on Jan 17, 2014, 11:15 PM
Some Hog eyes on the bay for sure...... Great photo.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 18, 2014, 06:32 AM
Went to chaumont yesterday with another member from the site and after all day in the ice came back to find his atv ramps were stole as well as some one else's ramps. If any one in the chaumont area comes across someone trying to sell tri fold aluminum atv ramps inquire about them. As for fishing 20 or so 8 to 10 inch perch. Took my niece for her fist time she had a great time.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 18, 2014, 08:46 AM
I believe in karma so I hope the person(s)  who took em get what they deserve. Now on a flip note we were out about a good 2 miles from the boat launch. We had packed up and were heading in when I saw a guy walking pulling his sled. So I stopped and gave him a ride. Ive done that walk before and know it sucks.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: travis.kling on Jan 18, 2014, 09:51 AM
Yeah I was one of the poor saps that got his ramps stole. I figured good karma and all since we gave a guy and his wife a ride out when we got there. I'm gonna go and get new ramps today and a lock and cable to secure them in the bed of my truck. I would drive over them but I think my 5500 lb diesel will destroy them if I drive on them to keep the. from getting stole
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: harrops26 on Jan 18, 2014, 06:42 PM
Fished Chaumont today. Looked like there were several hundred people out there. Very slow day for us but did manage this nice pickerel. 27" 4.5lbs.


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Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: $ignmoney on Jan 19, 2014, 08:36 PM
Im looking to come up for the first time on ice and I see by back posts long point is a good place to start since we are walkers.  Am I on the right track? or should I be going in somewhere else. Thanks!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Joe Butler on Jan 19, 2014, 10:00 PM
Yes $ign,  It is a good place to start.  I am a walker and fish there often.  I fished there today,  was a slow bite, the wheather was really nasty with wind and horizontal snow.  I did pull 3/4 of a 5 gal bucket of large perch yesterday.  Ice is from 10 to 14 inches.  After today there will be some drifted snow on the ice.  Good luck,  see you out there!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: CBR_ME_ASAP on Jan 21, 2014, 11:34 AM
Is the walleye and perch bite still on or has it slowed down?
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishman79 on Jan 21, 2014, 12:52 PM
mostly depends on the day, it can be hot one day and dead the next.  I wouldn't bet on this week though with the high presure system, ok by the weekend.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: nitro01127 on Jan 22, 2014, 12:10 PM
Is there much snow on the ice ?
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishman79 on Jan 22, 2014, 03:14 PM
yesterday there were spots with no snow, and spots with 1 ft hard packed drifts.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: TMBWarriors on Jan 22, 2014, 05:05 PM
Went to chaumont yesterday with another member from the site and after all day in the ice came back to find his atv ramps were stole as well as some one else's ramps. If any one in the chaumont area comes across someone trying to sell tri fold aluminum atv ramps inquire about them. As for fishing 20 or so 8 to 10 inch perch. Took my niece for her fist time she had a great time.

That really suuccckkksss about the ramps, I have and will continue to park on top of my ramps. A great friend from Saginaw Bay showed me that little trick.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: raysyncar on Jan 22, 2014, 09:38 PM
There's a special place in hell for people who steal from anyone much less somebody just trying to enjoy one of life's few remaining natural pleasures. My the thieves be blessed with rickets and the gout. :(
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 24, 2014, 05:53 AM
Im heading out to chaumont this weekend. Ice is good havent decided if i want to take the truck out or not. Got a friend coming up from down state so im hoping the bite is good, If any one else is going to be out there let me know and we could meet up  :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: 870comp on Jan 24, 2014, 06:04 AM
There was a truck and a jeep out on the ice Wednesday when I drove through Chaumont
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Post by: D_wood on Jan 24, 2014, 07:00 AM
Nice I might save my self packing the quad and trailer and just toss it all in the truck :)
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Post by: BOCHASER on Jan 24, 2014, 02:15 PM
Sorry about your ramps - probably the same type that steals treestands as well. It will catch up to them low life crooks!!! Love Chaumont Bay - good luck on the ice - I can't get there until walleye opens in the spring and already can't wait!!! That bay is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Canam800 on Jan 30, 2014, 01:15 AM
Was wondering if anyone could give me a report on the snow amount that is on the ice. Planning on going fishing on Friday if there is not to much snow to get my wheeler out on the ice. Thanks
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Walleye_Whisperer on Jan 30, 2014, 08:59 AM
Was wondering if anyone could give me a report on the snow amount that is on the ice. Planning on going fishing on Friday if there is not to much snow to get my wheeler out on the ice. Thanks

14 inches of Fresh Powder
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Jan 30, 2014, 09:05 AM
If you have chains they are highly recommended or a snowmobile
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Trout-hunter on Feb 07, 2014, 09:04 AM
Lots of snow last two days, route on ice needs to be plowed.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: justfishin on Feb 19, 2014, 12:05 PM
Does anyone have any update on Chaumont? Gonna be up there this weekend with some friends. Thanx.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 19, 2014, 07:04 PM
I was out last weekend and got a few perch and my first walleye through the ice. Snow was crappy but its supposed to be mostly gone this week so access will be easier
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 19, 2014, 07:13 PM
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Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Drewski121 on Feb 19, 2014, 09:08 PM
Nice Wally.....DD..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: 870comp on Feb 20, 2014, 04:39 AM
caught my first walleye thru ice there yesterday..
6lbs
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: recore on Feb 20, 2014, 11:04 AM
Woundering how the bay looks like to make it out there this weekend. Appreciate any reports. Thank you
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: rapala47 on Feb 20, 2014, 05:46 PM
Me and another guy decided to take a break from Oneida and give Chaumont a shot today, it was our first time there and kind of went in blind, fished around Cherry island in 40 fow with no luck , made a couple more moves until we ended up around three mile point in 30 fow, found the dink perch, lots of them, ended our day there around 2:30 with nothing in the bucket. Next time I plan on taking a run up there I will have to talk to a regular here and find out where to go for the Big Eyes I keep seeing pictures of.....until then good fishing and be safe. F.Y.I. Brought the wheeler and had no problem getting around, couple slushy spots but not to bad.....
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 20, 2014, 08:34 PM
Im going Saturday around Herrick shoal. Was there any trucks out there today. I was on the Chaumont hardware site but greg hasn't updated it since the 16th IDk whats up with that hes normally good about it
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: justfishin on Feb 21, 2014, 09:39 AM
Thanx for report, nice Wally.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 22, 2014, 08:20 AM
Went to chaumont this morning and went about 300 yds and then turned around and left. The slush is like 10 inches deep and misrable to drive in. So we are going to henderson to try our luck
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Rugburn on Feb 22, 2014, 10:25 AM
Me and another guy decided to take a break from Oneida and give Chaumont a shot today, it was our first time there and kind of went in blind, fished around Cherry island in 40 fow with no luck , made a couple more moves until we ended up around three mile point in 30 fow, found the dink perch, lots of them, ended our day there around 2:30 with nothing in the bucket. Next time I plan on taking a run up there I will have to talk to a regular here and find out where to go for the Big Eyes I keep seeing pictures of.....until then good fishing and be safe. F.Y.I. Brought the wheeler and had no problem getting around, couple slushy spots but not to bad.....

The locals setup on the very western tip of Cherry Island. Try the drop off to the south side. Good structure.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: iceguy on Feb 25, 2014, 07:41 AM
Chaumount  is all locked up on monday but rough riding with the 4 wheeler tracks in the now frozen slush.  Careful with snowmobiles, my liquid cool over-heated as there is no snow on the ice for cooling, also the sliders took a beating......Just 1 eye for the day, dropped one and had a few chasers but wouldn't commit.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: PERCHIN101 on Feb 25, 2014, 07:48 PM
I know all the rain last Friday played havoc on the boat ramp, does anyone know if you can still drive a truck on there or did it open up??  Lots of water was pooled up due to the snow banks in the ramp
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 26, 2014, 09:21 AM
Gregs report on  the chaumont hardware site is very accurate. Ice is locked up and you can drive trucks on there, http://chaumonthardware.net/fishing-conditions/
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 28, 2014, 01:22 PM
any one been out to chaumont this past week? Im heading out there tomorrow probably early am. im hoping the ice is clear enough to get my truck out to herrick shoal
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishyfingers247 on Feb 28, 2014, 01:32 PM
lookin for a perch report out of Chaumont.  I see all the shantys but nobody is talkin....share the wealth ya bums!!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Feb 28, 2014, 01:35 PM
Well im not afraid to share info so ill send up a live report tomorrow while im out
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishyfingers247 on Feb 28, 2014, 02:28 PM
Well im not afraid to share info so ill send up a live report tomorrow while im out

and ill report how I make out at LOTI
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Tommy RN on Feb 28, 2014, 03:04 PM
Question guys, I'm looking at one of those new electric augers vs. Gas.....I've been using a cordless drill attachment for a while.  I've never been to Three Mile or Chaumont area and am thinking about it for next week.   With 24-36 inches of ice, are the electric augers suitable for that thickness?  Any suggestions on brands or preferences would be greatly appreciated before I drop the cash.  Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: fishyfingers247 on Feb 28, 2014, 03:10 PM
Question guys, I'm looking at one of those new electric augers vs. Gas.....I've been using a cordless drill attachment for a while.  I've never been to Three Mile or Chaumont area and am thinking about it for next week.   With 24-36 inches of ice, are the electric augers suitable for that thickness?  Any suggestions on brands or preferences would be greatly appreciated before I drop the cash.  Thanks!!!!

I know them electric augers seem like they are too good to be true but I don't know as if I would spend the money without actually seeing it work.  If you don't like the idea of the mixing gas thing check out them strikemasters with the Honda engine....my good lord they are super nice and quiet.  electric sounds great but for me ill stick with what I know works....
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: perchtrapper on Feb 28, 2014, 04:02 PM
Been running with an Ion since last season, have not had a problem with it at all just last week I drilled about 15 holes at Sandy pond with it. The company claims (I think) 40 holes in 12" of ice. Only issue I have had is when it is really cold it will deplete the battery quicker if you leave it out on the ice. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: basscott99 on Mar 01, 2014, 08:28 AM
I have a 7" Lazer and fish at least one day a week at Chaumont with 26" plus ice. It's the best investment I've made in the auger area have not had the on board battery run out of juice yet with days of 20 hole or more.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: D_wood on Mar 01, 2014, 12:44 PM
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u127/TRUSINOZ/20140301_121311.jpg) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/TRUSINOZ/media/20140301_121311.jpg.html) 26 inch eye out of 3 mile bay/ chaumont. Buck shot rattle tipped with a minnow. Been markin fish like crazy they are starting to get picky
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Drewski121 on Mar 01, 2014, 02:26 PM
Nice Wally....DD.......... ;D ;D ;D..........
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Larry D on Mar 01, 2014, 04:33 PM
nice eye
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: muskrat bay on Mar 01, 2014, 07:11 PM
Up here at eel bay right now. I have a icegator electric auger with a 8" auger and I am drilling thru 26" of ice. 20 holes today no problem. Nice machine !
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Michigander vitreus on Mar 02, 2014, 01:14 PM
Went out from the DEC launch yesterday and rode out to the shoals. Fished from 10-5. Snagged lots of small perch and about a dozen keepers but no eyes.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: $ignmoney on Mar 05, 2014, 07:58 PM
Question guys, I'm looking at one of those new electric augers vs. Gas.....I've been using a cordless drill attachment for a while.  I've never been to Three Mile or Chaumont area and am thinking about it for next week.   With 24-36 inches of ice, are the electric augers suitable for that thickness?  Any suggestions on brands or preferences would be greatly appreciated before I drop the cash.  Thanks!!!!

I picked up a jiffy pro 4 propane in 8" size a few weeks ago and love it!  No more hand augers for me. 2 pulls at the most and its running. Fish usa ( sponsor above ) had the best price over cabels, dicks, bass pro. My electric 8" is very slow auger speed and blade must be sharp to cut. I put on a new lazer auger and blades helped but not even close to the pro 4.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: basscott99 on Mar 18, 2014, 07:19 PM
A friend of mine left his depth finder and bait bucket at the boat launch parking lot in Chaumont bay today. If anyone found it please call Bob at 315-591-1454 Thanks in advance for helping this fisherman out.
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: Canam800 on Apr 09, 2014, 03:34 AM
Wondering what the status is on the ice ? Is there any safe ice left to get out on?
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Apr 09, 2014, 03:51 AM
Question guys, I'm looking at one of those new electric augers vs. Gas.....I've been using a cordless drill attachment for a while.  I've never been to Three Mile or Chaumont area and am thinking about it for next week.   With 24-36 inches of ice, are the electric augers suitable for that thickness?  Any suggestions on brands or preferences would be greatly appreciated before I drop the cash.  Thanks!!!!
Ice GAtor does the job - and it does it faster than any other auger on the market.  It's the best and it will cut 30" of ice; just did more than 30 holes on Black Lake last Friday, in 28" of ice - not indication of slowing down.  I've had mine for four seasons now, with an 8" Nils auger on it.
They are pricey but they get the job done.  :P
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: nitty52 on Apr 10, 2014, 12:35 PM
Probably not a good idea to go out unless you see others on the ICE, or should I say slush now.  I was out in the Indian Lakes Region last weekend: 23 degrees at 7am by 4pm when I left the temperature climbed to 48 degrees.  With the temperature jumping 25 degrees, and with it now hitting 60 degrees, I would strongly advise against ice fishing. 
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: filetandrelease on Apr 10, 2014, 04:34 PM


I was on some of the Indian Lakes yesterday and know one there on either lake , I never go without a spud , and only the shore line was bad , with the snow on the ice makes it reflective , but water soaking in is a factor , there was 14" of hard ice where I was and 16" on the other with 3-4" of mush on top ,use common sense and a fishing partner doesn't hurt either , and last year coach and I were on Cas. Lake and the ice was unsafe in multiple spots and that was what guys said must be safe , there are guys out there and I had found several spots that the spud went through with 1 strike and these guys had no spud , just plodded across the ice totaly clueless of what they were walking on , people on ice doesn't always mean it's safe
Title: Re: Chaumont bay and 3 mile
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Apr 10, 2014, 05:34 PM
Wheeler went through out in Chippewa Bay Monday afternoon.  Guy had been over the spot a couple of times before he went through.  Ice broke up in an area 20 ft. across.  He was left standing on his submerged wheeler and still waist deep in water.  Several local rescue and fire depts responded and rescued the guy after he had been out there for more 1/2 hour.  :o  Not too good.  Guys he was with could not get anywhere near him.  That's the story I got from an individual that was fishing with him.