Author Topic: Willow Slough (Read 10140 times)

Armyman2007 · « **on:** Jan 19, 2008, 01:43 PM »

Just called Willow Slough - They said there is still a lot of open water. Hoping for safe ice by the middle of next week.

abishop · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 02:43 PM »

Part of the lake is going to stay open- like did in first part of season. The geese keep it open. However, I am sure that there will be people getting some fish time in on Monday . Maybe even Sunday. If you have to get out and cant wait until then the channels at Maxi are safe.

fishingmachine · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 05:29 PM »

Checked Willow Slough today. East of the parking lot 1 1/2" to 2" about 10 feet off shore, about 100 to 150 yards out there is some open water, and by Wildcat Island (high bank island) there is some open water. Back by Bird House Point right of the parking lot there is a big pressure crack and about 100 yards out at the end of the crack is open water. There was two shanties set up out back one by the Hill and the other off of Filbert Lane.

Rotney72 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 05:44 PM »

I bet 1 of those shanties was Ispoman..that guy is Crazy

ispoman · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 09:13 PM »

ya i want to get down there soon, hope we can drive on her this year

abishop · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 09:28 PM »

I dont believe that they will let you drive on the lake. I have never seen this happen in my years of fishing the Slough.

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 09:09 AM »

ya you probably wont have enough ice to drive on it this year

Turkeyhunter10ga · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 09:16 AM »

Will NEVER happen at the slough! State run property, so I seriously doubt it, at least i've not seen it before in 30 yrs of going there.

ispoman · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 09:26 AM »

all I need is 8 inches, Ill put it on u tube

wallin · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:20 AM »

I haven't seen a vehicle on ice in Indiana since I was a kid in the early sixties and i think that was only for a few minutes.

crappie rob · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:23 AM »

I'm pretty sure the guy was joking about driving on at the Slough, but maybe I'm wrong!!! C-ya. Crappie Rob

Retired-UAW · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:27 AM »

How long a walk is it

crappie rob · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:33 AM »

Quote from: Retired-UAW on Jan 20, 2008, 11:27 AM

How long a walk is it

10 feet to 500 yards, it's up to you!!! C-ya. Crappie Rob.

wallin · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 11:36 AM »

if your there early, you could get to ice in 75 to 100 yards,late a couple 100 yards-its not bad.Main praking is right on lake.

Yea I knew he was joking about driving with the You Tube remark-thats why i said (for a few minutes)LOL
It would give us some intertainment tho-LOL
We could place bets to see who gets closest to DNR recovery charges-LOL

Bronzeback5 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 09:00 PM »

Been on Bass Lake in a truck but not by choice. Thought we were parking at the ramp but we launched instead. Crazies are on Wawasee all the time with under 10 inches and they fish right next to their trucks. Not for me!

hardysf · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 09:55 PM »

few people driving out around angola last year. 18 in of ice though

musky8it · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 10:05 PM »

Quote from: Bronzeback5 on Jan 20, 2008, 09:00 PM

Been on Bass Lake in a truck but not by choice. Thought we were parking at the ramp but we launched instead. Crazies are on Wawasee all the time with under 10 inches and they fish right next to their trucks. Not for me!

Got this info right from the DNR site.

Four inches of ice Needed for safe ice fishing
Five inches of ice Needed for snowmobiling
Eight inches of ice Needed to support the weight of a car or light truck.
Ten inches of ice Needed to support a medium weight truck.

In the 60's My grandpa used to drive his 98 Olds out onto the ice. And that big old car weighed more than most trucks now days. Personally, I have never drove any of my cars onto the ice. I've seen it on Maxintukee and many other state owned lakes. But a game preserve may be differant.

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 20, 2008, 10:26 PM »

Has anyone made it down here and fished since the refreeze? I know the ones that I got on first freeze were a little dissappointing. Keep a doz. nice ones, thru 20 + back.

crappie rob · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 06:26 AM »

I'll be heading for the Slough in about 1 hr., any members want to meet up at Mormon Hill? I'll be in the Clam Jr., stop by and say hi!! C-ya. Crappie Rob.

blufloyd · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 07:21 AM »

With this cold snap guess I'll be popping for a Indy license sooner.

Turkeyhunter10ga · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 09:52 AM »

Quote from: wallin on Jan 20, 2008, 11:20 AM

I haven't seen a vehicle on ice in Indiana since I was a kid in the early sixties and i think that was only for a few minutes.

Same here , they used to have races on Wolf Lake in Hammond and down at Cedar Lake back in the early 60s till a couple cars went thru,then they banned the races.

GILLIN1 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 01:52 PM »

I'm looking to got Willow Slough in the morning. Can anyone give me the ice report??? I haven't fished there in years so I could use a little help.

abishop · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 02:52 PM »

Still some open water. If you go to Mormon Hill all 3 to 4 inches of safe ice. If you fish by the headquarters you can fish the south-east side of the lake. Yesterday, there was a lot of open water by where the old channel was. May not be as much ice in it tomorrow, might only have 24 to 36 hrs of freeze time. Be careful and stay where the fishermen are and you should be o.k. Weed thru them becaise there are a lot of 5-7inchers. Try to find 5 fow.

ChapstickCharlie · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 03:03 PM »

Do you have to check in at the headquarters before you go out?

abishop · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 04:01 PM »

No, just get out there and get er dunn. I think I may be going out tomorrow as well. Look 4 a black supershak. I will be going out 150 yds from Mormon Hill. About 90 percent sure, Won't know till later. lol Al

crappie rob · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 04:28 PM »

Just got back from Mormon Hill. Pounded em!! Got my limit (25) in 3.5 hrs. Caught alot of fish, blue moon glow, and pink/white glo demon, red spikes did the trick. Headed out to Loomis Lake in Valpo now, will report tonight when I get back. C-ya. Crappie Rob.

blufloyd · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 06:19 PM »

I saw an ambulance go out on WS and pick up a guy dead froze on a bucket once. I had commented to a guy near me that the guy never moved. 78 or 79 I am guessing maybe couple years earlier as ice was plenty thick in 76 and 77.

abishop · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 08:51 PM »

If I had to go when I was ice fishing I know that I would much rather be sitting on a bucket than frozen down a hole. It sucks either way. I guess the best way out is in your sleep, sleep, sleep.

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 09:44 PM »

Quote from: crappie rob on Jan 21, 2008, 04:28 PM

Just got back from Mormon Hill. Pounded em!! Got my limit (25) in 3.5 hrs. Caught alot of fish, blue moon glow, and pink/white glo demon, red spikes did the trick. Headed out to Loomis Lake in Valpo now, will report tonight when I get back. C-ya. Crappie Rob.

Any size to these? Exactly how do you get to mormon hill? may have been there before but cant be sure if thats the spot

abishop · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 09:51 PM »

Cant say for sure just know what parking spot it is because I duck hunt there alot. The best bet is to get to headquarters and they will be more than happy to give you directions. You may also inquire about Filberts Lane - which is on the north east of the lake. Just another spot to park.

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Author Topic: Willow Slough (Read 10140 times)