Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park

[fishfinder528]

Just came from the lake. At mc at the last boat launch had 4 inches close to shore and about 30 yards out had 3 1/2 inches. Went to the church had 4 inches.

[Crappiehunter1981]

Fished the church today.. alot of dinks, 4" of solid black ice wit about 1.5" of snow. 

[nicksmurf111]

Just came from the lake. At mc at the last boat launch had 4 inches close to shore and about 30 yards out had 3 1/2 inches. Went to the church had 4 inches.

Yep, I agree.  It looked like 4" to me.  I didn't venture very far.

[ducksnbucks36]

Temp gauge in the truck read -3 on the way hoe from work a few minutes ago.  Ill be muzz hunting tomorrow but it's looking up!

[likesru25]

fished this morning on muddy had 4 to 5 inches out from the boat launch

[fishfinder528]

fished this morning on muddy had 4 to 5 inches out from the boat launch

did you go out from the boat launch back in?

[likesru25]

yeah I drilled a bunch of holes had at least 4 inches every where I drilled

[JDTuna]

Thanks for the info.

[IceholeHEN]

Fished the church early morning to late afternoon. Perch bite early in the morning tapered off around 9ish. Few bites here and there

[1moslab]

4-5" everywere we drilled today.decent crappie bite.cold as crap

[IceholeHEN]

How was the road getting to Porters

[1MOFISH]

How was the road getting to Porters

snow covered wind was blowing snow not icy but 4wd might be needed i kick in 4wd need or not
GOD BLESS
mo

[1moslab]

you drive in and out the road Mo?i thought you just camped there

[1MOFISH]

you drive in and out the road Mo?i thought you just camped there

lol you would think that, I'm on a exercise program for my health and longevity! it combines body mind and soul. its called ICERSIZE i intergrate ice catching with a rigorous exercise program  might as well be doing something i love while exercising. i incorporate meditating on the WORD,exercise and nutrition. the nutricutical part is the hardest i eat a beet super smoothy in the midst of ice catching giving thanks to the WORD  for creating such a powerful super food,it has NOS  for all you gear heads.i have to watch i dint red line lol while chasing flags,or drillin a 100 holes.and the best part is the essential oil massage i get from MAMA PESCE  .been trying hard to ICERSIZE every day hope to stay on program for the new year
GOD BLESS
mo

[ducksnbucks36]

Looking at the extended forecast better get the fishing itch in now.  Unless the forecast changes I can't see the ice making it.  Mid 40''s and a few in the 50's for a week and a half with rain.  Just when things look up they start to look down.

More news had a buddy out fishing one of my spots yesterday. Said he hammered the crappy and gills.  With a few perch, and jigged up a legal bass.  On plastics, and small tungsten tubby  threaded with a waxie.

[Mknott]

Most of the nights next week will be between 20-38 degrees though. Shouldn't that slow down the melting a bit?

[Jason120]

I fished porterville cove today, max ice I found was 3.5 and that's pushing it. I don't think that'll hold for a while with temps like that, I heard some spots in MC have 6 though, and those spots might hold till next weekend but that's probably about it till something changes. Looks like a pretty bad  future.

[ducksnbucks36]

Most of the nights next week will be between 20-38 degrees though. Shouldn't that slow down the melting a bit?

Doubtful. Depends on rain, and wind.  Once the water opens by the bridge and a strong wind the wrong way hits along with rain it won't take long for it to eat the ice

[1moslab]

You guys are really getting me down

[Kov619]

The sad thing but true ...truth hurts,,,,,

[1moslab]

No good ice kov.   I will let you know as soon as there is     You let me know if you find any       Stay safe

[Kov619]

I will find some tomorrow...been thing of heading to New York ...10 in on the lake I fish

[1moslab]

Good luck         Pa tough.               Frigen snow. Ain't it pretty

[1MOFISH]

Most of the nights next week will be between 20-38 degrees though. Shouldn't that slow down the melting a bit?

well, first the snow needs to melt it was sinking the ice and getting wet nice to walk the pressure cracks made the drag easier.i saw 3 days otta 10 that will change the ice,other than the shallow weeds sticking through the ice ittle hang on and hopefully turn the fish back on.
GOD BLESS
mo

[Mknott]

Heading to lake arthur tomorrow. Where's the safest ice on the lake now??

[captain54]

I'm going to MC or Shannon Run,I think it should be 5".

[copendirt]

Fished MC sun up till noon today 5 nice crappie some gills and 5 small bass most of the bites came in the first hour ice was 4.5  .  water  was pushing up through the pressure cracks . Temps this week Will be rough  . tried out the new jaw jackers today not good the trigger assembly froze

[clayboy]

Stayed away from the Dead Sea today and went to
A lake we stock with panfish. Well couldn't even have a dead stick in while I jigged. Banged crappies from 330 till 5 non stop no matter what was down the hole.

[ducksnbucks36]

Stayed away from the Dead Sea today and went to
A lake we stock with panfish. Well couldn't even have a dead stick in while I jigged. Banged crappies from 330 till 5 non stop no matter what was down the hole.

I'd hope that's how it'd be if you stock it.  Venture to the dead Sea and fish the honey comb from 3 to dark. Tough bite. Tons of average gill and average dink 10" crappie.  Did manage a few measured 12 -13" and a 16" they all went back in the drink.

[Tom7541]

Fished MC Sunday 5in solid  black ice drilled slotted of holes only bunch of dink gills. Weather not looking to promising hopefully ice will hold out somewhat. Be safe.