Author Topic: Western NY thread! (Read 15993 times)

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #60 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: dabills on Jan 13, 2016, 10:28 AM

Yeahp they're out there. Wonder what access point that's near standpipe?

Yeah I have no idea. My little lake should be all good then for Saturday/sunday

cpskrew · « **Reply #61 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 10:44 AM »

There were a couple of guys fishing down on Case Lake last Friday (braver than me). Catch bass there on the fly all summer but through the ice mainly the stocked trout and calico's

dabills · « **Reply #62 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:15 AM »

I think I'll head out to silver wish me luck.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #63 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: dabills on Jan 13, 2016, 11:15 AM

I think I'll head out to silver wish me luck.

You gonna go check it out today?

dabills · « **Reply #64 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:21 AM »

Quote from: Gowandafisher on Jan 13, 2016, 11:20 AM

You gonna go check it out today?

Gonna fish it if possible, a little later

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #65 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:22 AM »

Just checked the camera again. He left lol

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #66 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:23 AM »

Depending on your report I may be heading out that way Sunday and Monday. Just need 4-5 inches for me and my buddy to sit in the hut lol.

dabills · « **Reply #67 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:31 AM »

Well you'll know tonight my buddy and I are going to investigate.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #68 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 11:34 AM »

Appreciate it!

dabills · « **Reply #69 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 03:19 PM »

Saw the shanty my buddy and I got ready and went out. Only to turn around again. Had a long rope trekked out about 60 yard from public beach. Would have fished on a bucket with one person but wasn't safe for two people in a shanty. Ice was 3 or 4 inches of crappy white. Some spots had another 3 inches crap on top which my buddy fell through. Was kinda funny but not safe for more than one light person. Very little snow on top I'd wait another day at least. This weekend would probably be fine.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #70 on:** Jan 13, 2016, 03:33 PM »

Soon... I'll post my report for new albion lake on Saturday. If anyone's interested in fishing a little trout lake its a good place to start. Should be ok.

iceman321 · « **Reply #71 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 12:20 PM »

Anyone know anything about case or harwood lakes out in franklinville? Thinking about heading out there this weekend.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #72 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 02:41 PM »

should have a couple inches on harwood and case i'd imagine. if i had to pick between the 2 lakes to be ready id say harwood.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #73 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 02:52 PM »

I've only been ice fishing for a few years. but do you guys think a small trout lake would be ok to do this weekend? its got maybe 4 inches of snow on it if that. average depth around 6-8 feet. I would think it would be alright to fish. Still gonna check it saturday. but would like to hear opinions from those a little more experienced than me.

dabills · « **Reply #74 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 04:06 PM »

Quote from: Gowandafisher on Jan 14, 2016, 02:52 PM

I've only been ice fishing for a few years. but do you guys think a small trout lake would be ok to do this weekend? its got maybe 4 inches of snow on it if that. average depth around 6-8 feet. I would think it would be alright to fish. Still gonna check it saturday. but would like to hear opinions from those a little more experienced than me.

No idea, really. Everything is screwy this year with the cold then the warm/rain.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #75 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 04:08 PM »

Answered my own question. Saw 3 guys out there. Reports of 6"

dabills · « **Reply #76 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 04:11 PM »

Nice. Let me know how it goes. What lake?

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #77 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 04:12 PM »

New albion incattaraugus. I'm heading out Sunday and Monday

G-Town Outdoors · « **Reply #78 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 05:53 PM »

Fished New Albion today for a few hours. There was anywhere from 2 to 4 1/2 inches of black ice and then another 1 to 3 inches of white ice. There was Some slushy areas and snow up to 4 inches deep in some places. We caught a few bass and a couple gills. No luck with trout. Had a few tip ups out and no luck. Other than that it was a decent day of getting warmed up for good ice. Ice conditions varied and with this warm weather coming tomorrow will have to see how it holds up.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #79 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 06:08 PM »

Pretty sure I either talked to you near the truck or you were one of the three guys on the ice when I pulled up. I don't think tomorrow will do much to it

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #80 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 06:09 PM »

Also with Saturday and Sunday night below freezing Monday should be fine. I love hitting the trout through there

G-Town Outdoors · « **Reply #81 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 06:30 PM »

Yeah you must have talked to my buddy. I was out on the ice. I don't think tomorrow will do to much to it except make it a slushy mess. Saturday and Sunday shouldn't be bad days and Monday it will be good to go for sure. I also haven't had any luck with the trout through the ice. Not sure if I'm doing something worn or haven't figured it out yet but I'll keep trying.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #82 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 06:34 PM »

Saturday during the day it'll freeze and then Saturday night and then early Sunday. And my best day for trout was when I ran outta waxies and started using meal worms. Couldn't keep them off. I saw all 3 of you guys huddled around each other and he told me roughly 6 inches. Where was the weaker ice at that you found?

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #83 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 06:36 PM »

Also depends on how many trout were kept by fisherman in the fall. I usually just get gills there. A random perch or crappie once in awhile. Catch more bass than I do trout there. But I'd love to hook into one of the 7+ lb breeders they put in this fall!

BuffaloIceMan · « **Reply #84 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 07:57 PM »

Any ice close yo south buffalo?

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #85 on:** Jan 14, 2016, 10:01 PM »

When you say 2-4.5" of black ice and then 1-3" of white ice do you mean all in one spot? Like was there 6 inches everywhere you checked just with different kinds of ice? Or were there some spots with 2" black and 1" ice. I'm trying to get out Sunday. I'd feel safer knowing there was 6" total

G-Town Outdoors · « **Reply #86 on:** Jan 15, 2016, 05:48 PM »

In one spot there is black ice then white ice on top of it all of varying thicknesses. Some spots had 6 inches of ice. As we headed towards the dam it was noticeably thinner so we didn't venture to far that way. I'm just hoping it holds for Sunday.

Joshstein31390 · « **Reply #87 on:** Jan 15, 2016, 06:20 PM »

I've been there before the fishing is great

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #88 on:** Jan 15, 2016, 06:24 PM »

Were the spots with good ice right out in that little bay by the point? I'm checking Sunday and I think itd be fine. Just melt the snow on the ice. I think it'll refreeze Saturday and be good by Sunday. I'll be checking.

Gowandafisher · « **Reply #89 on:** Jan 15, 2016, 06:47 PM »

Trying to get out Sunday. I think the little bit of snow on it will save it! Hopefully if doesn't start to dig in the ice sheet. It's gonna start raining when tips are around 35 and then turn to snow and get into the 20's. Whatever I've/slush melted should refreeze. But of course will still spud out and give reports as well.

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