Lake Arthur 2017 - 2018

[Kov619]

I guess talking safety...and ice. Safety it is bad on here  do as you please...but this sport has grown ..not like the ice did in the lthe past years.  When I started. This sport.  I don’t think I will ever see those 36 ins of  in Western. Pennsylvania ever again like we used to get.... in the 70s....be safe  think 🤔 of others  the. 1 st responders  and  people around you...  I HOPE. WE  GET GOOD SAFE ICE FOR CHRISTMAS...MERRY CHRISTMAS  ANS HAVE  A SAFE NEW YEAR...

[clayboy]

Guys got out and fished. Good for them. They reported it was sketchy and found 3.5. I read it the way they reported. I didn't read into it. Just like here when there is solid ice all over this lake people start over fisherman keeping bass. We all have the same rights when we buy the license and we all make up our own minds. Maybe it's just that lake? Ice is coming so get ready

[builder]

no clayboy its everywhere. people are people

[Kov619]

What did say wrong...I do not think I said any thing  about being. Crazy  being out there just posted people on ice...that I would not go on ...

[clayboy]

I didn't start fishing in the ice till later in my career. I am just 44 but for the 99% most ice guys are awesome friendly and willing to chat in the cold. Not saying anything was said wrong hope we all get on the good ice soon. Slabs and slobs and bulls. Dance in my head.

[Kov619]

Clay I been icefishing for over 50 years. When I started I was called 😜....for going on the ice  sitting on a pop crate with a  road  flare  in it to keep our hands warm...I have lost to icefishing friends with bad judgement...and going alone...maybe that I preach safety....it was not easy for me....when I started  park rangers watched the ice and if was not safe  you did not get on it  in state parks...I hate reading someone lost there  life  icefishing  a sport I have love for over 50 years...all I want to don’t take chances .because when it brakes it is like a trap door...  be safe ...

[Coonhunter34]

Fished first light at the church then moved to MC  real slow.  Ice still a little over 2   but there are for sure bad spots  take a spud if you go

[clayboy]

I went for a swim at edibouro lake and it sucked. Lesson learned. Ice said get off I didn't listen then yep trap door. I don't go till it's 4 black inch ice or better

[ducksnbucks36]

I hope not, but I have a feeling this year is going to be just like last years.   Gets cold enough for a week or so to cap it and get a few inches then boom a week of rain and higher than average temps

[captain54]

I just bought a new "Bass O Matic" too. This ice fishing starting to get frustrating,either road trips and winter vacations or unload thousands of dollars worth of equipment and figure out another winter pastime. I'm sick of the yo yo winters. The only thing that saved last winter was fishing in the P.I.and I assume this year also. Look out jumbo's where coming for you. Get the boat ready road trip.lol

[1moslab]

That is what the forecast is.cold followed by above average temps than cold back and forth.i too am worried about a repeat.but the weather forecasting is a joke so I still have my stuff waiting like everyone else.

[dougmarvel]

butler radio : water rescue sent to lake authur

[charger7022]

Hope they get out ok!

[1moslab]

That's a hell of first post Doug.welcome aboard.hopefully everyone is okay.

[Snapper]

Someone went through today at 528 things are not looking good.  The news/media is out there now.  There are two areas of interest they are looking at there may be 2 people they are not sure.

[Petros]

Channel 4 noon news is reporting someone went through today. Let’s use our heads boys!

[jayswimmer09]

Hopefully everyone is ok, keep us update if anyone hears more.

[Snapper]

They pulled out one body he did not make it.  The divers found him by the hole in shallow water.  There was 2 augers and one hole they are still checking for a 2nd body. 

[Kov619]

Don't pay them no mind onestring those 2 are always like that.thanks for the post explaining the ice conditions might keep someone dry

I cked the ice Saturday it was not goood then warm and rain did  not help sorry 😐 goes out to the Family of the lost  icefishing person....God Bless him and his family

[fishon21]

Prayers for the families involved. Man o man - not worth it. Wait until it is safe.

[Bigfathead]

[Bigfathead]

[MikeFLN]

I am new to ice fishing got the bug 2 years ago late in the season and last year there was no season.  Lake Arthur is the main lake I will be going to. Father in law went last week to check the ice and he said he saw people but would not consider going yet as it was too thin.  As much as I like fishing not worth the risk in my opinion.  Prayers to the family.

[captain54]

Don't pay them no mind onestring those 2 are always like that.thanks for the post explaining the ice conditions might keep someone dry

[captain54]

Fish ain’t worth a life.

[onestring]

we were no where near the bridge on sat I said lots of bad spots and ice was shaky sat and getting worse no way in he'll would I be out today after temps and rain yesterday prayers to his family where did he go in at up by the maples or closer to the bridge or is that at the end of dirt road

[captain54]

I believe at the dead end past maples.

[Kov619]

He was no where near 528 bridge...he went out  the DEAD END  road at parking lot

[Chute82]

Little safety video

[minnook]

for those who cant wait is it worth it,, sad lose