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Offline Fortpeck1

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hell creek
« on: Feb 23, 2015, 10:00 PM »
Greenhornet, Did you get my PM?.
Here is the info.
Check with Clint on the pressure ridges.
Going east is no, 3-4 in of ice when we were there.
Going west was OK, look out for pressure ridges,
Fished around Peterson point and in the bay.
Best for walleyes about 3/4 mile on west side of bay from the marina,
Crappies and perch were at Boy Scout point.
Hope this helps and be safe.
Good luck

Offline Jm Parker

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #1 on: Jan 17, 2021, 09:36 PM »
Are you still planning a February trip? Ice does not look good.
Jim

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #2 on: Jan 17, 2021, 10:01 PM »
Yes we are.
The weather is going to get cold starting Wed.
Not the first time since fishing there that the Ice has been late
We will be there the 14th - 20th of Feb.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #3 on: Jan 19, 2021, 11:33 AM »
Thanks
I am not sure.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #4 on: Jan 19, 2021, 02:25 PM »
It's only supposed to get cold for about a week, then warm up into the high 30s for a few days.  After that, it may get cold, but then again it may not.  It's February, and very well could start to warm up.  Then again, we could get another polar vortex.  It takes a long time for Peck to freeze. And then, you still gotta be careful.  Someone just died there on a UTV.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #5 on: Jan 20, 2021, 09:53 AM »
The forecast has warmed up now for Glasgow.  Lows in the 20s will not make safe ice at this point and with the Feb sun heating things up more not sure there will be a Hell Creek ice season sadly. 

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #6 on: Jan 20, 2021, 11:41 AM »
The weather is going to be colder starting Saturday and for the next 3 Weeks.
The best weather station is WeatherBug for Jordan/ hell creek area.
The water temp is 34*, should freeze fast.
The temp hi 20-32,  lo -11 to+11.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #7 on: Jan 20, 2021, 02:38 PM »
Pulled the plug on our HC trip. Took advantage of cheap flight prices and heading to NE MN to chase walleyes instead.   
The man banging on the door yelled "Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms"... I just assumed it was more supplies.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #8 on: Jan 20, 2021, 05:05 PM »
Sure hope FP1 is right. After getting excited last week about the extended forecast, less excited now that everything is bumped up 10 degrees and a warmup on the horizon.  But totally agree, everything is cooled down pretty nice, just not ice! If we could get just one good cold snap...

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #9 on: Jan 20, 2021, 05:55 PM »
The weather is going to be colder starting Saturday and for the next 3 Weeks.
The best weather station is WeatherBug for Jordan/ hell creek area.
The water temp is 34*, should freeze fast.
The temp hi 20-32,  lo -11 to+11.


You might be a tad optimistic.  Lows are only forecast to be +10 above zero and Friday is back to near 50.  Winds make a huge difference as well.  My guess is that we might get a capping to five inches perhaps but that would only be in the bay.  Hard to see safe ice much beyond Clint's.  Even in the bay it might be sketchy with methane pockets. 

Folks going through at Crooked this time of year is not a great indicator for the rest of the lake.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #10 on: Jan 21, 2021, 08:32 AM »
Hopefully the weather will help us out at some point. Please be safe out there.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #11 on: Jan 23, 2021, 01:30 PM »
From Clint on Facebook...

"Bring on the boats!  The fishing has been great. Northern are at 6 to 12 feet. Drift a minnow or slow troll a crank. Walleye are being caught on the edge of the main lake at 20 to 25 feet, jigging minnows. Boat launch is open and rooms are available!"

I will be taking the boat up in a week or so I guess.  At this point the Ironman Tourney will be like fishing in June!

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #12 on: Jan 23, 2021, 03:51 PM »
The bay at Hell Creek is capped[ 1/23/2021.
Cold for the next 5days and a slight warming trend  then cold again.
Hell Creek here we come , Feb 14th-20th 2021
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #13 on: Jan 23, 2021, 07:27 PM »
FP1, encouraging report !  Definitely looking forward to the trip, it's one of my funnest trips of the year. Like to see all the people I've met over past yrs, the great food, and hopefully catch a fish or 2! Even if it's walk out only, still b a blast!

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #14 on: Jan 23, 2021, 08:25 PM »
Looking forward to it also.
There is fish there with our names on them.
Looking forward to seeing everyone also.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #15 on: Jan 25, 2021, 08:05 AM »
Hell Creek is capped, has 2" of ice.
Possible walk on fishing by end of the week.
A few warmer days end of week and then colder again.
Ice is building.
WE will be there Feb 14th-20th.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #16 on: Jan 26, 2021, 05:01 PM »
ice is growing, 5" to lucky point , 4" to Peterson.
Estimate 2 1/2" est on main.
Should be great when we get there mid February.
Here fishy, fishy, you can run but you can't hide.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #17 on: Jan 26, 2021, 07:32 PM »
FP1, ice reports getting better, trip not too far away! Thanks!

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #18 on: Jan 26, 2021, 08:44 PM »
Lipripr,
I can see us now, sipping whiskey, eating brats and catching hogs.
What a life for a week.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #19 on: Jan 27, 2021, 03:46 PM »
Thanks for the info. I scheduled a trip for Feb 19th. Might leave the ice shelter home. Will bring brats and beer. Hope to see you at Hell Creek.
Jim  Parker

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #20 on: Jan 27, 2021, 07:25 PM »

What a life for a week.
FP1
 
It is a tough week, but I'm up for the challenge!

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #21 on: Jan 29, 2021, 11:53 AM »
Thinking about a trip to Hell Creek for Feb. 26-28!
Fern got sick in ‘94 and missed 6 weeks on the hardwater with mono, don’t know what that means but I’ve used braid ever since

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #22 on: Jan 29, 2021, 12:14 PM »
Pet,
 Don't know if you have been there.
It is an awesome place to fish that's why we go for a week.
Great group that goes, 14 of us.
Stay safe and good luck.
FP1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #23 on: Jan 31, 2021, 04:50 PM »
Be careful...supposed to be in the mid to upper fifties the next couple days before it gets properly cold.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #24 on: Jan 31, 2021, 08:27 PM »
We will be there the 14th- 20th of Feb.
Ice should be really good by then.

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #25 on: Feb 04, 2021, 08:54 AM »
weather going into the toilet for at least 5 days, bellow zero lows and highs below freezing.
Hell creek here we come, see the gang there.
FP1   steve

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #26 on: Feb 04, 2021, 12:46 PM »
February and March are gonna be great! Little later than I prefer but worth the wait. I’m headed to Peck with a buddy next weekend. Cannot wait!

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #27 on: Feb 04, 2021, 01:11 PM »
what part of peck are you going to?
fp1

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Re: hell creek
« Reply #28 on: Feb 04, 2021, 01:39 PM »
weather going into the toilet for at least 5 days, bellow zero lows and highs below freezing.
Hell creek here we come, see the gang there.
FP1   steve
And not much snow to insulate the ice. It should be building a lot of ice! :icefish:


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Re: hell creek
« Reply #29 on: Feb 04, 2021, 01:51 PM »
The plan right now is Devil's Creek. That could change but as of right now that's what we're thinking.

 



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