ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2013/2014

[ChiefCatchemall]

  16 below zero this morning here, 29 below in Watertown, any northshore numbers?

COLD I'm out here now. Getting ready to head in. Only 1 keeper and 2 shorts...not a very good morning for me

[OTIS]

  16 below zero this morning here, 29 below in Watertown, any northshore numbers?

We had -4 on the east shore at 6:00 am.

[Pace]

Check out this amazing Walleye caught by a friend of a friend yesterday in the Bass Islands of Lake Erie...They have a good digital scale that put her at 17 lbs, but they were in the process of getting a certified weight to see if in fact this fish is a new Ohio state record.....Couldn't imagine catching a fish like that, let alone through an ice hole!

Isn't that the guy from WFN that has his own show?

[RTXGuy]

7 below at 7am when I left for work.

Same here on the south shore in Cicero.  Temp was 7 above at 2am, was starting to clear a bit and was 5 above a t 4am.  Really dropped quick after that.  I know that snow insulates pretty good but given the prolonged cold i'm going to have to believe she will be making ice

BTW, That is one fantastic Walleye of a lifetime!!!!!

[H.T.]

man that walleyes is huge. congrates to your buddy John

[aj454]

This year is my first time fishing Oneida and hearing about your gas holes out there has freaked me out some. I will be wearing a life vest under the coat from now on while traveling on the quad to find the fish. I have never broke through and hope i never do. I have watched video's on what to do and how to get out, but no matter how much I watch or read I could not imagine being in that situation.
Hope all that fell through are all OK. Stay safe.

[RTXGuy]

My buddy went through the ice Sunday morning.  I did not go out but he was with my fishing partner and his son investigating a pressure crack before they crossed it with the four-wheeler.  They were heading out of the south shore launch.  In hind sight he should have had a spud but was solid all the way to the crack until he took the last step towards the edge of the crack.  Luckily he's in great shape and was able to crawl right back out.  There were even snowmobile tracks crossing in the same spot.  Scary because I know these guys well and they are not ones to take chances.  You can never be too careful and bizarre things can happen.

Buy a spud and use it all season I guess is the lesson.

[CBR_ME_ASAP]

New to the site and Oneida lake.  Looking to get out this weekend for some perch and eyes.  Am I too late or is there still good fishing to be had?

[TheThinIce]

My buddy went through the ice Sunday morning.  I did not go out but he was with my fishing partner and his son investigating a pressure crack before they crossed it with the four-wheeler.  They were heading out of the south shore launch.  In hind sight he should have had a spud but was solid all the way to the crack until he took the last step towards the edge of the crack.  Luckily he's in great shape and was able to crawl right back out.  There were even snowmobile tracks crossing in the same spot.  Scary because I know these guys well and they are not ones to take chances.  You can never be too careful and bizarre things can happen.

Buy a spud and use it all season I guess is the lesson.

Glad to hear he made it out safe. You can never be too careful.

[TheThinIce]

New to the site and Oneida lake.  Looking to get out this weekend for some perch and eyes.  Am I too late or is there still good fishing to be had?

Welcome! I was there Sat/Sun, slow bite with lots of lookers. Seasons def not over yet 

[315stickbow]

It's never too late to go fishing

[rgizmo2001]

Looking for some info on electronics was going to invest in a flasher but have seen people posting how happy they are with there lowrance series 5 my question is I have a elite 5 DSI for my boat can I use that on the ice to instead of buying a whole new unit
Absolutely, the only thing you want to do is buy the portable ice pack for it. It comes with everything but the head unit, case, battery, charger, and the ice ducer which should fit the unit. Its not cheap I paid $150 for it on eBay cause I didn't want to spend another $400 because on my small boat I use the elite 4 and have all my GPS coordinates on it so I swap them back and forth no issues.

[SNAGGER]

  Heres a set of 2-3 very large gas holes I marked this summer on my boat.


 N 43 12.011 W 75 51.995  and N 43 12.011 N 75 52.014  its on a drop on a hump northeast of 119, those humps 3/4's of mile north of markers 117-119 have 7 gas holes that I know of, heres another one northwest of 117 , N43 11.888 W 75 51.379, these are just some, but those humps have more.

[craigski1980]

I have live in NY all my life but have always fished the small waters. Would like to get the monkey off my back and finaly catch an eye through the ice. I do not even care if it is legal. I was thinking about heading up that way in the am if anyone would be nice enough to give me a little info or maybe even want to fish together that would be great and the bait is on me. Have both a 1 man and a pop-up that fishes 2 very comfortable. Pm me if anyone is up for it. I am hopeful.

[choo choo]

Oh it's real alright! Don't know the length yet. But at 17 lbs. it's pretty long!

Wow! Unbelievable walleye!  I would not be putting that fish back down the hole.
It must be over 20 years old!  Awesome.

[choo choo]

  Heres a set of 2-3 very large gas holes I marked this summer on my boat.


 N 43 12.011 W 75 51.995  and N 43 12.011 N 75 52.014  its on a drop on a hump northeast of 119, those humps 3/4's of mile north of markers 117-119 have 7 gas holes that I know of, heres another one northwest of 117 , N43 11.888 W 75 51.379, these are just some, but those humps have more.

Thanks Snag...My buddy saw one this past friday, south and a little west from taft bay access. He said it was as big as a kitchen table .  It was Several hundred yards offshore,not sure if he took coordinates,but I will post them if he did.

[WaynefromMaine]

  Heres a set of 2-3 very large gas holes I marked this summer on my boat.


 N 43 12.011 W 75 51.995  and N 43 12.011 N 75 52.014  its on a drop on a hump northeast of 119, those humps 3/4's of mile north of markers 117-119 have 7 gas holes that I know of, heres another one northwest of 117 , N43 11.888 W 75 51.379, these are just some, but those humps have more.

  Shane I never claimed to be to bright, although I can catch fish.  Now here's my bright question.  What are gas holes and how do you find them in a boat ??

[SNAGGER]

  Shane I never claimed to be to bright, although I can catch fish.  Now here's my bright question.  What are gas holes and how do you find them in a boat ??

  under water springs of some sort, they bubble in the summer and if the lake goes flat you see them.  they keep ice from forming in that area, on cold nights they skim over or snow blows them shut, but there still there hiding.

[WaynefromMaine]

  under water springs of some sort, they bubble in the summer and if the lake goes flat you see them.  they keep ice from forming in that area, on cold nights they skim over or snow blows them shut, but there still there hiding.

  Was thinking that's what you was talking about, just never seen one before. That would be a rude awakening.  You are the man shane. And you take great pride in the safety of other's.  That may save someones life and you should be rewarded for it.  Prime Rib's on me this spring.  Can't wait.  Be safe out there bud.  Tell davie I said Hi..

[ICE-ADDICT]

Gas holes are just that......Natural Gas springs.    If you ever feel the need to get real close to one for a look see, DON'T play with fire!

[steel123]

South east out of taft a mile plus out my four wheelers back end broke through.. good thing i was motoring along.... upon looking back I realized a 6ft wide by 6ft long pool of open water.. not sure if it was a gas pocket or what.. be careful
.. and there was no evidence. . A crack, wet spot etc...

[reeleyz]

  Heres a set of 2-3 very large gas holes I marked this summer on my boat.


 N 43 12.011 W 75 51.995  and N 43 12.011 N 75 52.014  its on a drop on a hump northeast of 119, those humps 3/4's of mile north of markers 117-119 have 7 gas holes that I know of, heres another one northwest of 117 , N43 11.888 W 75 51.379, these are just some, but those humps have more.

That one NW of 117 is huge. Anybody have the big one NE of 121, that's another big one.

[Postletown]

is there a map that shows these markers and their numbers?

[quailman2]

Shane thanks for the numbers for where the gas pockets are.

[quailman2]

My buddy and I are coming up this fri that's all we need is to go for a swim!

[Postletown]

Answered my own question again... Here is a link to a map with the buoys and their numbers.

http://www.oneidalakeassociation.org/OneidaLakeMap.pdf

[steel123]

The navionics app for the smartphone which gives you a gps location and depth of lake is very helpful on oneida.. it also has all bouys labeled.. worth the $10.. in my opinion.. familiarized me with the lake much quicker being a out of towner..

[kingfisher22]

I think the gas holes form in the same place every year.  I am very familiar with a gas pocket off of the south shore that is always there, every year.  Summer or winter I can find it and it is always the same: 2 small bubble streams about 12" apart.  It's an early season walleye hotspot for me. 

[Belly527]

You guys are great best information on everything,The best thing I ever did was join ice shanty this year

[filetandrelease]

there are 2 gas pockets out of Godfrey launch one is on the west side out from nunnery point in about 14 fow and one east of Godfrey just before Eaton bay in about 18fow and there is one on the east end toward the canal out from the rocks in about 19fow , i think snag has that one numbered , and out of apps there is one about 1.5 miles heading west in 35fow it is a monster sorry guys no cords ,

and IA thanks for sending that pic to my phone last night of that trophy eye , looks to be about 37-38"