Author Topic: North Idaho Ice (Read 538859 times)

Idahoice · « **Reply #3720 on:** Jan 28, 2020, 07:36 PM »

Quote from: plfish on Jan 27, 2020, 08:25 PM

I don’t want to divert the topic to a gear discussion....but do any of you use a pop up type shelter around here? I don’t usually have the need for one in north Idaho but I’ve been thinking about it a bit. Especially if I try somewhere a bit colder/windier like Montana. If you do use one is it insulated or do you find that the uninsulated variety works fine?

dude I travel to fish often. Uninsulated is ok. Insulated is much better.

catskinner · « **Reply #3721 on:** Jan 28, 2020, 08:47 PM »

Quote from: plfish on Jan 27, 2020, 08:25 PM

I don’t want to divert the topic to a gear discussion....but do any of you use a pop up type shelter around here? I don’t usually have the need for one in north Idaho but I’ve been thinking about it a bit. Especially if I try somewhere a bit colder/windier like Montana. If you do use one is it insulated or do you find that the uninsulated variety works fine?

Unless it is brutally cold a gas lantern or a small propane hotplate will usually heat a small shelter. If not a bigger propane radiant heater will heat up one even as big as mine (8 man)

IdahoJoe · « **Reply #3722 on:** Jan 29, 2020, 11:55 AM »

Went up to Bonners yesterday for work. Checked out Twin on the way back. Still ice there but I heard a couple guys fell through last week. Not sure of the validity of it though. Saw ice on Cocolala but didn't check it out. Ive pretty much gave up on ice this year so Im heading to Orofino this weekend for some steelhead even with the crappy regs.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #3723 on:** Jan 29, 2020, 05:19 PM »

Quote from: IdahoJoe on Jan 29, 2020, 11:55 AM

Went up to Bonners yesterday for work. Checked out Twin on the way back. Still ice there but I heard a couple guys fell through last week. Not sure of the validity of it though. Saw ice on Cocolala but didn't check it out. Ive pretty much gave up on ice this year so Im heading to Orofino this weekend for some steelhead even with the crappy regs.

Regarding the guys who went through I know one of them didn't know someone else went through

DEER4DINNER · « **Reply #3724 on:** Jan 29, 2020, 06:03 PM »

Quote from: aza10 on Jan 25, 2020, 06:13 PM

I was also trying to fish Monday. Was thinking blue is the best bet.

Did you go to Blue on Monday? I'm sure the edges are gone now?

aza10 · « **Reply #3725 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 12:14 AM »

Quote from: DEER4DINNER on Jan 29, 2020, 06:03 PM

Did you go to Blue on Monday? I'm sure the edges are gone now?

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it out, had to get a few things in order for work.

bullpine · « **Reply #3726 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 09:05 AM »

First year ever did not ice fish. Missed the window and then had medical emergency. Oh well, next year then.

BlueDuck · « **Reply #3727 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 09:26 AM »

Sad year for ice fishing in north Idaho for sure. Its been a good example of why you need to go when you get a chance. Even if we get a cold snap its going to be iffy. Be careful out there.

WALL E GATOR · « **Reply #3728 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 11:50 AM »

Bummer Guys. I was thinking of coming up that way to hit some of the lakes but, NO ICE, sucks. We got a few places down south here that have been keeping their ice. If you are jonesing for the hardwater best come on down this way, or head way North. Sorry you have no Ice, I really wish you did.

IdahoJoe · « **Reply #3729 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 12:12 PM »

it sucks up here for now for sure. I bought the fraebill aegis shanty, 5 tip ups, two rods and reels, electronics, auger etc.... and its just sitting there. Maybe next season huh?

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #3730 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 06:22 PM »

There's ice in Montana around Missoula and up in the flathead you guys could get on and get some fishing in. Looks like it's been a tough year across the country for ice.

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #3731 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 07:17 PM »

Yep, not sure what all has them on that end of the state.

catskinner · « **Reply #3732 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 07:24 PM »

Quote from: sihlms391 on Jan 30, 2020, 07:09 PM

Any Kokanee lakes in Montana?

There is Georgetown Lake in Deer Lodge County down by Anaconda.

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #3733 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 07:26 PM »

Yes, and Helena valley regulating reservoir in Helena, not sure what's around Missoula or the flathead for kokes.

catskinner · « **Reply #3734 on:** Jan 30, 2020, 08:51 PM »

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Any Kokanee lakes in Montana?

Here is a link to western Montana ice fishing reports, lakes run from the West Glacier area to the Flathead and Whitefish area.
http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2019/01/ice-fishing-report-by-snappys-sport-senter-1-28-19/

teamtigerstripe · « **Reply #3735 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 01:26 PM »

Lake Mary Ronan is probably the closest lake that has kokes in it. Fishing is done at night but you can fish for perch during the day. It used to be really good...haven't been in several years (3-5).

catskinner · « **Reply #3736 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 06:12 PM »

Quote from: teamtigerstripe on Jan 31, 2020, 01:26 PM

Lake Mary Ronan is probably the closest lake that has kokes in it. Fishing is done at night but you can fish for perch during the day. It used to be really good...haven't been in several years (3-5).

I have fished those lakes that people only fish at night for kokanee but I have fished these lakes during the day and one, in particular, I've slain them at all hours of the day. And visa versa, Spirit Lake where I fished for 35 years I fished at daybreak on the ice and from an anchored boat and then when I was working I would go after work and fish at night through the ice. So you can do very well if you know where they are.

catskinner · « **Reply #3737 on:** Jan 31, 2020, 08:00 PM »

I have been researching this Montana Kokanee thing and I think I have found the closest lake time-wise to us. Beaver Lake over by Thompson Falls.

sihlms391 · « **Reply #3738 on:** Feb 01, 2020, 08:34 PM »

Thanks for info.

catskinner · « **Reply #3739 on:** Feb 01, 2020, 09:28 PM »

Quote from: sihlms391 on Feb 01, 2020, 08:34 PM

Thanks for info.

You are very welcome.

sihlms391 · « **Reply #3740 on:** Feb 02, 2020, 03:06 PM »

Checked a few lakes out this morning. Granite is in good shape. Couple layers but top layer almost frozen solid to walk on. At least 3 inches clear ice plus 4 inches snow pack.

catskinner · « **Reply #3741 on:** Feb 03, 2020, 02:52 AM »

Did you check out Kelso?

ribka · « **Reply #3742 on:** Feb 03, 2020, 02:37 PM »

I fished Seely for Pike last weekend and caught Pike and perch. Single digit temps at nite the past few days so ice should be good this week.

Anyone that fishes N Idaho feel free to reach out to me if they want some company ice fishing.Just retired have plenty of time to fish now!

WinterWizard · « **Reply #3743 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 02:28 AM »

right after lunch 2-3-2020 drove to the backside of

FERNAN lake, about 80% open water with only a very thin layer of ice 1"in a few of the bays

AVONDALE maybe 20% open water with only new ice on the rest

plfish · « **Reply #3744 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 02:37 PM »

This morning it was 0 at the Priest Lake weather station and 3 at the Hoo Doo lake station. That had to have helped some of the lakes in the area.

houlzhouse · « **Reply #3745 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 06:38 PM »

All Freeman slop layer has frozen solid. 8+"

catskinner · « **Reply #3746 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 07:05 PM »

Quote from: houlzhouse on Feb 04, 2020, 06:38 PM

All Freeman slop layer has frozen solid. 8+"

Good to know

catskinner · « **Reply #3747 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 07:07 PM »

Has anyone checked Upper Twin, and for that matter lower?

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #3748 on:** Feb 04, 2020, 08:55 PM »

Lower twin not safe as for upper twin questionable

catskinner · « **Reply #3749 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 10:37 AM »

Quote from: RayneBidziil22 on Feb 04, 2020, 08:55 PM

Lower twin not safe as for upper twin questionable

Before all that snow warm weather I drilled a hole at the dock and it was 2" at upper that is

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Author Topic: North Idaho Ice (Read 538859 times)

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