Author Topic: IRISH HILLS 22/23 (Read 6426 times)

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **on:** Nov 20, 2022, 09:29 AM »

Got up this morning and the lake had about 40' of shelf along shore.

FishDaddy09 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 20, 2022, 11:29 AM »

Nice! I thought my lake had ice on in this mourning. Sadly, it was just steam.

anthonyjj · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 12, 2022, 05:46 PM »

Temps looking good after Friday.

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 09:57 AM »

Making ice now. Hope the snow doesn't kill it.

aacosta · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 11:34 AM »

or the 40s and rain next week....

quack · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 02:45 PM »

I'm hoping we get a little window on some smaller shallow lakes sometime Monday -thursday before the forecasted warm up... All is gonna depend on if there are any lakes strong enough to hold up to the snow load and wind.... I know, wishful thinking... But it's gonna be cold enough to firm up some slush if any lakes do hold through

Iceassin · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 02:47 PM »

Fortunately none of the lakes over here in the SW had no ice. After the storm, cold weather coming. Should be good by the 1st.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 05:18 PM »

Quote from: Iceassin on Dec 20, 2022, 02:47 PM

Fortunately none of the lakes over here in the SW had no ice. After the storm, cold weather coming. Should be good by the 1st.

yeah im not sure what the storm will do.must be nice being in shape and skinny you old fart.lol

Iceassin · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 05:21 PM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 20, 2022, 05:18 PM

yeah im not sure what the storm will do.must be nice being in shape and skinny you old fart.lol

Lol. Skinny old fart? Yup. Being in shape? Not even close. I might need you to pull me out on the ice. I'll drill the holes...you just get us there.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 20, 2022, 06:27 PM »

Lol you would run circles around my a$$ out there.thats a compliment being im 20 or more years younger .i did slim down to 285lbs but im absolutely not doing 3" of ice anymore.lol

Iceicemike · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 22, 2022, 07:40 AM »

How is ssdave doing? Haven’t seen him post or heard from him

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 22, 2022, 07:57 AM »

Hes around.we fish for steelhead here and there.his life schedule is packed.

Iceicemike · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 22, 2022, 10:25 AM »

Ok 👍 he needs to do some unpacking lol

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 23, 2022, 04:57 PM »

I will get the spud out tomorrow (Saturday) and punch a hole. The wind is keeping the lake snow free.

aacosta · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 23, 2022, 06:26 PM »

I'll be punching some smaller lakes tomorrow as well. Devils had some open holes in the deep areas. Protected areas near launch will probably be fishable soon

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 24, 2022, 11:50 AM »

There are 4 inches of ice here. And some BRUTAL wind.

aacosta · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 24, 2022, 07:15 PM »

I also had 4 inches. Didn't fish or check whole lake. Small 60 acre lake. Will fish Monday

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 26, 2022, 04:34 PM »

It looks like game on. People are fishing.

aacosta · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 26, 2022, 06:30 PM »

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 26, 2022, 06:36 PM »

Sweet

aacosta · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 28, 2022, 10:42 PM »

Out before the thaw

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 01, 2023, 07:07 AM »

Happy New Year everyone. I hope the ice returns

Ice pack · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 01, 2023, 08:50 AM »

I have not been out but is all ice gone yet Doubt it's going to make it

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 01, 2023, 09:10 AM »

The ice looks terrible in the Irish Hills area. I would not trust it.

Clappy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 02, 2023, 05:36 AM »

Example: If the low temperature today was 24 degrees and the high was 30 degrees, the average temperature of the day was 27 degrees. Subtract that from 32, and you get 5 freezing degree days for this day.

2. Based on studies, once a thin layer of ice film forms on a lake, it will add 1 inch of ice for every 15 freezing degree days in a 24 hour period.

Example: If we had a day with 5 freezing degree days, you would use the formula 5/15 = .33. On this day you would add .33 inches of ice, or 1/3 of an inch. But remember, this is after the first layer of ice forms.

This shows how long it can take a lake to freeze, even after a cold day.
The Four-Inch Rule

Most agree a lake needs to have at least a 4 inch layer of ice on top for it to be safe to play on. You can use the freezing degree day calculations to estimate when that would happen, but those are only estimates. The amount of sunshine or wind on the lake, the depth of the lake and the source of the lake’s water all can impact how fast its ice thickens.

The only safe way to tell is to drill a small hole into the lake to measure the ice or wait for local officials to tell you it is safe.

Unfortunately, people and animals die every year by walking on frozen lakes where the ice is too thin.

aacosta · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 02, 2023, 06:04 PM »

I have never heard of local officials telling people the ice is safe

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 04, 2023, 03:34 PM »

I see open water I'm afraid. Hope I didn't miss the season.

Ice pack · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2023, 05:09 AM »

Not sure but might be over the next couple of weeks are critical I might go north

quack · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 05, 2023, 06:28 AM »

Quote from: Ice pack on Jan 05, 2023, 05:09 AM

Not sure but might be over the next couple of weeks are critical I might go north

I never call it till mid February, we still have time. But heading north for now is always good for a fix.

Just get all your gear ready to go and have your work sick line on speed dial

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 09, 2023, 07:23 AM »

In 2020, we didn't start fishing here until February 9th.

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Author Topic: IRISH HILLS 22/23 (Read 6426 times)