Central Mass Ice Conditions??

[fishingkid97]

Looking to get out for the first time tomorrow, anyone know what the ice looks like?

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

was on 8in of pure see through black before the snow so there should be plenty but caution as always

[KillerFish]

Looking to get out for the first time tomorrow, anyone know what the ice looks like?

There was a ton of ice last weekend. Will be even more now. Just watch the edges.

Remember your safety is in your own hands.

[Cnorkun]

Everything stayed locked in my area.  We had 12+ on most bodies of water post blizzard and then lost about 6-8 inches with the thaw.

Edges were sketchy Sunday morning and ice thickness was NOT uniform - LOL!

Nearly soiled myself after drilling a bunch of holes on 8 inches of ice and then popped through a 3 inch section...

Need to know where there is moving water and springs.

[fishingkid97]

What areas were you all in? I’m in Worcester county

[Cnorkun]

I fished a spot in Essex County on Sunday and plan to head out to another deep water/spring fed spot tomorrow.

Tomorrow I'm going to cautiously work my way out from a point until I get a sense of uniform thickness.  Tomorrow's spot stayed locked through the thaw too...and had 12+ post blizzard...but it is always one of the last to lock around here and it is always one of the first to open.

[KillerFish]

What areas were you all in? I’m in Worcester county

Northern Worcester county is 100% good to go. Southern Worcester county is sketchier, but still mostly good to go.

[icerat]

Nearly soiled myself after drilling a bunch of holes on 8 inches of ice and then popped through a 3 inch section...

Need to know where there is moving water and springs.

A buddy had the same experience. It gets your attention in a hurry. 

-icerat

[themasterg]

Was on Flint Pond yesterday. The area near the boat ramp was pretty cruddy but the main lake had about 8 inches of black ice in most areas.

[wardo888]

Pond near my house doesn’t look bad (from driving by). Edges still intact, which were the biggest issue before the rain. Still keeping the faith for the weekend . I’m in Northbridge

[JS]

8 inches black on Quinsigamond Sunday.

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

quinsig still locked up tight to shore even with the rain

[KillerFish]

quinsig still locked up tight to shore even with the rain

That’s what I figured. Just didn’t get warm enough long enough. Rain is frozen now in Wachusett area. My plans remain unchanged for this weekend , as of now.

[Fish addict]

Pond near my house doesn’t look bad (from driving by). Edges still intact, which were the biggest issue before the rain. Still keeping the faith for the weekend . I’m in Northbridge

Hey man im in northbridge too is that you on arcade? I see a couple of dudes out the consistantly. I go a little further up the road and have had pretty good luck so far

[wardo888]

Hey man im in northbridge too is that you on arcade? I see a couple of dudes out the consistantly. I go a little further up the road and have had pretty good luck so far

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Yeah I’ve fished arcade a few times this year I was out there sat afternoon... you fish meadow ?

[Fish addict]

y

Yeah I’ve fished arcade a few times this year I was out there sat afternoon... you fish meadow ?

Yes i fish meadows all the time too, pull a 6.86lbr out of the last year and a couple 3+ this year. Im always looking to get there Private message me if you want we can talk in moredetail instead of ruining spots. Maybe fish together too

[Eastciderida]

Looks good to me