Author Topic: North Idaho Ice (Read 543024 times)

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2100 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 08:59 PM »

Hey thanks NedShneebly for the info

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2101 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 09:04 PM »

So I went to Avondale got a nice 13 in perch lost a catfish at the hole and got 11 perch for pike bait. they were very aggressive . Ice was a solid 8-9 inches, but I would be careful getting on to it, it is about 3-4 open water at the launch but good ice after that(I have chest waders on)

born2fish · « **Reply #2102 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 11:24 PM »

Anybody been to Winchester lately? What are the ice conditions?

Carguy · « **Reply #2103 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 11:46 AM »

Anyone ever ice fished Blanchard lake? I heard there were brook trout in there.
I know there's crappie and bass. Was wondering about the brook trout, pike and catfish?

stjoemitch · « **Reply #2104 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 04:17 PM »

Got up early and headed to Fernan. Ice still good on the east end, but it is starting to go. Fishing was good. 24 nice perch and two trout.

DEER4DINNER · « **Reply #2105 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 09:52 PM »

Worried about the ice with the latest forecast. Hit Hayden yesterday. There was still a good 7-8" of ice. One guy out there on a 4 wheeler. My wife and I had 9 tip-ups out. Iced 2 pike in 4 hours. Missed 3 others (so a total of 5 flags in 4 hours). They just didn't seem to be taking the bait like normal. Saw several others lose fish too.

stjoemitch · « **Reply #2106 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 10:57 AM »

Nighttime temps won't be below freezing until next Saturday. That might make getting on at Fernan a bit iffy.

bullpine · « **Reply #2107 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 11:27 AM »

We need a hard freeze and the monthly forecast shows nothing like that coming down the pipe. I can't believe how bad this year is turning out for ice. Good for deer and elk though. I hope the weather man is wrong though, need some more ice.

goodtymes · « **Reply #2108 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 04:33 PM »

Made it out to blue lake ice was 4-5 inches and spungey on top. But holding up

NedShneebly · « **Reply #2109 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 05:48 PM »

Frustrating day at hayden. Lost "the one" at the hole. Lots of flags though. I can see the ice getting pretty bad soon, like everyone's afraid of, ice was getting slushy on top. Hopefully the weather takes a turn.

BIGxJIMxSLADE · « **Reply #2110 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 12:36 AM »

Yeah, Hayden's ice seemed to be doing good up until about noon. Then the top got really slushy. Only got a few perch and 1 bluegill all under 6 inches. 2 tip ups had nothing bite.
I did feel bad for NedShneebly. He got a big one up to the hole, got to see the head, and then he broke off.
I didn't really see the fight, but heard it because of the fog. $:-\$
Nice to meet you though NedShneebly.

NedShneebly · « **Reply #2111 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 07:29 AM »

Great to meet you too! I'm gonna go back today and try and catch that beast. OR at least a couple of his buddies.

stjoemitch · « **Reply #2112 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 08:38 AM »

Anybody on Fernan today? Want to make one last trip before it goes.

stjoemitch · « **Reply #2113 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 11:15 AM »

I really need an ice report for Fernan. I need a break from the sawdust and it is a ways to drive.

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2114 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 12:23 PM »

You might try calling IDFG directly to see if they have had anyone out there and if they consider the ice to be safe....absent a report from someone here anyway.

fowl_language · « **Reply #2115 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 03:08 PM »

At fernan now, ice has pulled of shore by 5' in most spots, east launch dock only has 2" of ice spud bar went through in two hits. West launch seemed slightly thicker spud bar did not go through. Ice near all the side pull outs has pulled away from the rocks too far to be accessed. No one is fishing it.

One guy out at west launch, ice is white and only 3.5" at the west launch, might be better in middle of the lake, im not trying it, heading back to moscow, kindve a bummer. Got to test my repaired marcum from the pier though so not a total loss.

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2116 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 05:22 PM »

Thanks for the update Fowl. I know I'm not getting my wife out on the ice this year unless we see a cold snap in the next few weeks. $:-\$

icebomb · « **Reply #2117 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 06:02 PM »

Such a disappointing ice season. I sure hope we get some prolonged days/nights of freezing in Feb.

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #2118 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 08:49 PM »

Called Winchester today... Said they had a good five inches of ice. Staying there Thursday and Friday nights and am helping out at their ice fishing derby on Saturday.

Jim

bullpine · « **Reply #2119 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 10:11 PM »

There is always the ice derby at Cascade for monster perch. They are getting below freezing temp at night so looks good down there.

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2120 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 09:42 AM »

It's a long ways to travel and an expensive trip to stay there. I may look into it though.

DEER4DINNER · « **Reply #2121 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 11:10 AM »

Anyone know what the conditions are on the chains or Chatcolet?

stjoemitch · « **Reply #2122 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 09:45 AM »

I went and checked out Thompson on Tuesday and there was open water twenty feet out from shore. Any good ice in North Idaho?

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2123 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 10:22 AM »

Have you checked Round lake (off Dufert) for ice conditions stjoe? That lake is pretty sheltered and should still have good ice on it. BLue Duck would know.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2124 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 02:00 PM »

Avondale has a plank of wood to get onto the ice, the ice is still good out there

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2125 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 04:15 PM »

At 6'7'' and over 300 LBs, I think will wait until a plank of wood is not required to get onto and off of the ice personally.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2126 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 05:49 PM »

I'll gladly follow you on ice, Huge.

A third less mass is a small advantage to staying dry, ha.

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2127 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 10:20 AM »

Kinda like being the quicker man in a bear attack.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2128 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 10:47 AM »

I'm sure you could outrun me, Huge. If I hurry I can do the hundred in 9.1 .

That's nine minutes ten seconds ~ 76 orbits has slowed me a bit.

hugeinchina · « **Reply #2129 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 12:08 PM »

That does tend to happen.

Is there any ice worth fishing in the Sandpoint area? I've got to take my brother up there to retrieve a plane in Bonners soon.

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