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I guess the motorcycle racing that was supposed to happen this weekend by sport island must be cancelled then?
Let’s play “fact or fiction”I have access on the north side, in Conklinville. I’ve been told that ice tends to be a little on the sketchy side compared to other parts of Sacandaga.Fact or fiction?
. I’d say so. It’s definitely got current all season. Flowing water makes ice sketchy, it could be a foot thick in one spot and a couple inches 10 feet away. Definitely more forgiving when we have a good amount of ice build up. - few other spots to look out for are Sinclair point , around the bridge, the south east side of scout around the channel.
I have a camp in Day on the north shore, Ive been told the same thing. Due to the current from the river, Ive heard the ice gets sketchy up there. I dont know from personal experience, because of what ive been told, I never wanted to find out.
There were areas of open water on that arm of the lake last week. In the last 5 days the lake has gone down ONE foot. There is current so be very careful...h2l
I can definitely say FACT!!!! 1st winter there from buying our camp my wife and dog went for a walk, of all places, in the center. We didn't know about the area. Well the dog went through the ice and when my wife tried to get her out she went through!!!! My wife kept her composure and grabbed the edge of the ice. She instructed the dog to climb out over her back. The dog made it and it was now my wife's turn. She used the cuffs of her jacket to dig and roll from the water. Meanwhile I'm in our unheated camp checking things out with our 7 month old son 1/2 mile away!!!!! The wife walks in all wet and cold with the dog. Went to our neighbors and heated up. A tragedy diverted to say the least. Stay safe...…………… Kim
Yes, there seemed to be a lot of 14-15 inch walleyes this past summer. We had a year like that a few years ago. It got better for a few years after that. The spawn can be very hit and miss, depending on Springtime water levels. It would still be a good thing if the state could dump a couple of 5 gallon buckets of fry once in awhile....h2l
Are their any private stockings or is that not a possibility?