Author Topic: Deep Creek Ice Fishing (Read 4593 times)

Fish_Hawk · « **on:** Jan 09, 2017, 08:19 AM »

Good Morning All,

I traveled through Deep Creek this past weekend 1/7/17. Ice looked pretty decent from the road. Anyone been out on the ice? If so, how thick?

Thanks,
Fish Hawk

derekinhawaii · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 09:35 AM »

I went out yesterday. 5 1/2-6inches at the State Park. Slow fishing. I made sure I got out there this past weekend before the warm temps/rain gets here later tomorrow. I doubt the ice will hold up after this week.

SolarBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 10, 2017, 05:13 PM »

Went on ice on Monday, 4-5 inches of solid clear ice but watch out for coming weather, don't think it will last.

Fish_Hawk · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 11, 2017, 01:25 PM »

Awesome! Glad you all got to go some before this weather screws things up. I was trying to plan a weekend to go. I'm about 2 hours away. Don't want to drive that far and not be able to fish.

SDKayakfisher · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2017, 07:07 PM »

So looking at the webcam images from deepcreektimes.com site from this evening, that part of the lake was still frozen (seems like its the last spot to freeze) and the next two days look promising...is anyone going to check out the park on Sat willing to post conditions? Or is there access to one of the coves off the main stem that has access? I'm stationed in the Baltimore area and thinking about trying Sunday and would hate to drive the 3 hours and have that internal debate of "doesn't seem too safe, but I did just drive 3 hours..." Alternatively may just take the yak out to the Bay and search for those giant yellow perch I keep hearing about...crazy, freshwater fish hanging out in saltish water. This state sure is interesting!!!

dlantz1284 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 13, 2017, 01:53 PM »

This weather is sure frustrating... as soon as we get good ice, she takes it away from us with these 50+ temps. Next week looks like a thaw but heading into February looks good. Fingers crossed

dlantz1284 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 01:25 PM »

Does anyone off-the-top of their head know the possession limit on DCL? I most often take 2 day trips to the lake and don't want to get hung up with more fish than allowed

perchnut · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 06:25 PM »

I would check the refs over what your might hear here......

vasea · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 07:53 AM »

Walleye 5, perch 20, bluegill 30.

perchnut · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 10:43 AM »

meant to say regs, as in regulations.....vasea, not sure where you read that...it looks like you might be mixing daily and possession limits there..walleye season also closes march 1 on dcl. but again, read the regs. You will often encounter wardens on the lake, and while they are nice folks for the most part, they dont really bend for not knowing...or misunderstanding....ju st my .02 Hopefully we get back out there.

dlantz1284 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 02:05 PM »

Yeah I'll have to check in the book once I get down and buy my license. I still have the book from last year but things may have changed. I'll most likely get checked the first day I'm out there anyway and could ask one of the Rangers. Like Perch nut said, they are nice folks but don't deal with ignorance

icematt · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 02:32 PM »

10 perch limit.

shanedoe · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 03:11 PM »

http://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/seasons-minimum-sizes-daily-creel-possession-limits/

dlantz1284 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 04:58 PM »

Thanks Shane

vasea · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 05:24 PM »

Question was about possession, for walleye daily limit and possession are the same, I specifically asked warden about all this because I usually come there for two days too, but regulations are the ultimate reference ones I had to refer to it talking with warden, last year regs specifically stated possession of walleye 5.

vasea · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 07:51 PM »

Good to know, looks like there are no regulations on possession of walleye this year

icematt · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 11:22 AM »

Wow, close call when I kept those 17 carp last year!

shanedoe · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 08:46 PM »

Another banner day for the jv team.

peribonca · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 24, 2017, 07:25 AM »

Upcoming weather pattern looks good after Thursday. We should be on the ice by early Feb!

THE JIGGER · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 05:09 PM »

Quote from: derekinhawaii on Jan 10, 2017, 09:35 AM

I went out yesterday. 5 1/2-6inches at the State Park. Slow fishing. I made sure I got out there this past weekend before the warm temps/rain gets here later tomorrow. I doubt the ice will hold up after this week.

Your the only guy from Ma that I know that goes south to ice fish.

derekinhawaii · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 04, 2017, 05:52 PM »

Quote from: THE JIGGER on Jan 28, 2017, 05:09 PM

Your the only guy from Ma that I know that goes south to ice fish.

I know it's sort of backwards....

Anyone knows that the latest ice conditions are after the rain/warm?
I see it's getting colder in Oakland MD (8 degrees as low tonight)..
I'm sure Deep Creek must getting close again to being able to ice fish.

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Author Topic: Deep Creek Ice Fishing (Read 4593 times)