Author Topic: SARATOGA LAKE BS THREAD (Read 223180 times)

NatefishNY · « **Reply #1410 on:** Feb 24, 2021, 11:39 AM »

Quote from: delay18 on Feb 19, 2021, 04:44 PM

I've never fished the western side of the lower basin. I normally stick to the eastern side. That said I have thought of taking the wheeler off at browns and shooting across to the west. Never been that far on that lake on the ice. Is there anything I should know? Pressure cracks, bad ice, etc in the middle of the lake?

A lot of springs over on the west side (really bad by the Kay but there are some around Riley's cove and that area as well). They are in the same places every year. Just be careful.

njmar75 · « **Reply #1411 on:** Feb 24, 2021, 12:56 PM »

Hey guys...any springs or gas holes on the way from browns to snake hill? Thanks

JTrottaNY · « **Reply #1412 on:** Feb 24, 2021, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: njmar75 on Feb 24, 2021, 12:56 PM

Hey guys...any springs or gas holes on the way from browns to snake hill? Thanks

The lake was in great shape last weekend. I had 14" in my holes and trucks were driving in several different areas of the lake- the specific area your asking about was littered with shanties, no major concerns that I know of. After this warm up I think conditions are likely to change pretty quickly and daily.

62&done · « **Reply #1413 on:** Feb 25, 2021, 12:34 PM »

Be nice to get a cold snap after all this junk melts. Can't bear the thought of having another early ice-out

Ford317 · « **Reply #1414 on:** Feb 26, 2021, 11:01 AM »

Anyone have an idea of how the lake is in response to the weather the last few days??

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1415 on:** Feb 26, 2021, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: Ford317 on Feb 26, 2021, 11:01 AM

Anyone have an idea of how the lake is in response to the weather the last few days??

Lake is fine. This weather has had no effect besides melting snow. We had 13" on Monday. Most years ice out is April. I'm sure near some run offs or springs may be different but overall lake is solid

Ford317 · « **Reply #1416 on:** Feb 26, 2021, 05:17 PM »

Thanks for the reply.

WICTNY1712 · « **Reply #1417 on:** Mar 01, 2021, 10:58 AM »

Two Questions:

How is the access by Fitch after the warmer weather? I want to go and try for one last trip tomorrow.

Also, the past couple of times I have tried to locate some specific spots on Saratoga the actual depth and the depth on my navionics map have been drastically different. Am I in the wrong spot or is the lake just really low compared to the maps?

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1418 on:** Mar 01, 2021, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: WICTNY1712 on Mar 01, 2021, 10:58 AM

Two Questions:

How is the access by Fitch after the warmer weather? I want to go and try for one last trip tomorrow.

Also, the past couple of times I have tried to locate some specific spots on Saratoga the actual depth and the depth on my navionics map have been drastically different. Am I in the wrong spot or is the lake just really low compared to the maps?

Navionucs for toga isn't even close to accurate. Especially for area off fitch

WICTNY1712 · « **Reply #1419 on:** Mar 01, 2021, 02:28 PM »

Well.... that sucks. Any idea if it’s just the depths or the contours as well?

Drive by today. One guy spudding his way out to from Fitch.

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1420 on:** Mar 01, 2021, 08:37 PM »

Quote from: WICTNY1712 on Mar 01, 2021, 02:28 PM

Well.... that sucks. Any idea if it’s just the depths or the contours as well?

Drive by today. One guy spudding his way out to from Fitch.

. We were fishing 8' other day and according to navionics said we were in 12'+. Its basically a flat w some humps. Flasher gives best idea of what's what. I really don't see this current/past weather effecting ice locally besides some puddles on lakes. The river in stillwater is still locked solid in most parts. Has been some days in 40s but thats not that warm. Nights have below freezing and forecasted well below freezing this week. When the puddles dissappear and ice turns bluish then its close to over. I am NOT saying dont use caution but we fished week ago and guys were driving on it (never recommend it though) . I still have snow in my yard and I live 5 miles from lake. Next week calling for 50s. That will probably start to wear down some ice. Also the run offs will be picking up from snow melt making ice block rise. Usually early ice out is mid March and late ice out 1st week of April.

FLAGGGG1114 · « **Reply #1421 on:** Mar 02, 2021, 08:21 AM »

Where do you park to access Fitch Rd.? I know I used to park along the road but the last few times I've driven by I haven't noticed anyone parked along Fitch. I really dont feel comfortable parking on the ice. Thanks for any info.

iceplank · « **Reply #1422 on:** Mar 02, 2021, 08:52 AM »

I have parked along the side of Fitch 4 times this winter. There was a long line of vehicle parked each time I was there. That was before people were parking on the ice though and when a lot of other lakes were not being fished yet.

tree-on · « **Reply #1423 on:** Mar 02, 2021, 02:49 PM »

Quote from: IcefisherSteve on Mar 01, 2021, 08:37 PM

. We were fishing 8' other day and according to navionics said we were in 12'+. Its basically a flat w some humps. Flasher gives best idea of what's what. I really don't see this current/past weather effecting ice locally besides some puddles on lakes. The river in stillwater is still locked solid in most parts. Has been some days in 40s but thats not that warm. Nights have below freezing and forecasted well below freezing this week. When the puddles dissappear and ice turns bluish then its close to over. I am NOT saying dont use caution but we fished week ago and guys were driving on it (never recommend it though) . I still have snow in my yard and I live 5 miles from lake. Next week calling for 50s. That will probably start to wear down some ice. Also the run offs will be picking up from snow melt making ice block rise. Usually early ice out is mid March and late ice out 1st week of April.

Found mine about 4 ft off at snake hill also. Thought maybe lake dropped?

WICTNY1712 · « **Reply #1424 on:** Mar 02, 2021, 04:46 PM »

Fished off of Fitch today in about 15 FOW. Managed 3 perch in 2 hours. Shanty stayed up in the wind which was a positive.

Ice was slick! All the junk melted off and the top froze after yesterday.

Ice was in good shape. 3 inches of white and about 14 inches of black.

Looks like a huge pressure crack on the eastern side of the lake as you drive up 9P.

jigginjack · « **Reply #1425 on:** Mar 02, 2021, 05:18 PM »

Think we still will have this weekend on Saratoga lake

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1426 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 05:58 AM »

Quote from: jigginjack on Mar 02, 2021, 05:18 PM

Think we still will have this weekend on Saratoga lake

Nope that 14” of Ice will be gone with the high of 40 for one day

Ford317 · « **Reply #1427 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 08:24 AM »

Quote from: hardwaterhonkey on Mar 03, 2021, 05:58 AM

Nope that 14” of Ice will be gone with the high of 40 for one day

Little bit of sarcasm....

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #1428 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 08:26 AM »

Quote from: hardwaterhonkey on Mar 03, 2021, 05:58 AM

Nope that 14” of Ice will be gone with the high of 40 for one day

Lol lol. Beat me to it.. Do people even read anymore? Several reports of ice thickness as recently as yesteday and I even said when ice out usually is. Its been well below freezing at night. Single digits actually. 40s not that warm. Cmon people

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1429 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 08:32 AM »

Guess I better put the cover back on the boat. Who knew....

jigginjack · « **Reply #1430 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 10:37 AM »

I knew I stepped in the pile of sarcasm soon as I hit send.

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62&done · « **Reply #1431 on:** Mar 03, 2021, 05:52 PM »

best way to find out is load the truck up and take a ride If ya can't fish' call it a season and go get a good breakfast Just sayin, thats what I do

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #1432 on:** Mar 04, 2021, 05:44 AM »

Quote from: jigginjack on Mar 03, 2021, 10:37 AM

I knew I stepped in the pile of sarcasm soon as I hit send. .

You’ll be good to go Jack, catch em up

Nfm29 · « **Reply #1433 on:** Mar 05, 2021, 11:04 AM »

How’s the walking conditions?

NHhunter · « **Reply #1434 on:** Mar 06, 2021, 07:44 AM »

Don't forget the creepers as the ice is bare and uneven making the walking treacherous to say the least. Good luck.

Ford317 · « **Reply #1435 on:** Mar 06, 2021, 08:19 PM »

Anyone know where that women fell through earlier this week?

https://wnyt.com/saratoga-county-ny-news/rescue-saratoga-lake/6028355/?fbclid=IwAR01uZB1Em0uTsuXy8YBpBQDOH4OA0_Ed7VLpmOK4htbtsPZY4H6smhbnag

buz23 · « **Reply #1436 on:** Mar 07, 2021, 02:00 AM »

Somewhere near the mouth of the Kaydeross. There's lots of gas holes between the Kaydeross and the Condo Complex, and the ice gets fuinky around the mouth of the Kaydeross this time of year.

buz23 · « **Reply #1437 on:** Dec 20, 2021, 06:43 PM »

Skim ice on the south end of the lake this morning. We're getting close. I won't be fishing for a while, hip replaced a week ago.

TheWasp74 · « **Reply #1438 on:** Dec 20, 2021, 09:30 PM »

Yeah could see it on the webcam today. Wind stays down we will be walking out there soon

TheWasp74 · « **Reply #1439 on:** Dec 22, 2021, 12:57 PM »

Well need to start again. What little ice that formed is now gone. Warmer sunny day today and the wind, busted it all up

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