LAKE GEORGE BS THREAD

[mike304]

"Technically" overnight parking in the MDB lot is not allowed, at least during the rest of the year.

Hi all,
I have the opportunity to do quite a bit of fishing this winter. I've never ice fished LG before and live about an hour and fifteen minutes away. Here's my idea for your consideration.
I want to put up a 16x8 ish shanty with small wood stove and leave it for 5-6weeks somewhere I can leave a vehicle parked from Sat - Monday or Tuesday night. So fairly accessible and on decent perch water would the ideal spot. This would more or less just serve as a camp and starting point, I want to spend most of the time learning to laker fish.I was thinking off MDB maybe? I was also wondering about just setting up on diamond island? Although I'm not sure how ice holds up out there. I'd like to be set up in 2 weeks. Give me idea's or tell me why I'm stupid!!!

[mike304]

also, if you did decide to do it, I would recommend leaving a sign in your window saying where you are and what you are doing to prevent someone erroneously sending out a search party looking for you when they see your car parked after dark.

"Technically" overnight parking in the MDB lot is not allowed, at least during the rest of the year.

[lowaccord66]

Winter camping sounds terrible.  -15 last night.

Its not for the weak or unprepared. I did it in -6 on the ice and it was an great trip.

[fishyfishes]

Its not for the weak or unprepared. I did it in -6 on the ice and it was an great trip.

I did it a few years back and was out there for 2 straight days. It was fun! Chasing eyes and crappie at night and perch during the daylight hours. I plan on doing a few more this year. But you're right, you definitely have to be prepared.

[hunts2long]

I use to do that, when I was young and not as smart as I am now...lol.  It was fun but not anymore. Having "fun" is one of the first things to go as you grow older...h2l

[lowaccord66]

I know mealworm (logan) wanted to camp on LG this year.  Im ready.  Even if its 15 below.

[fishyfishes]

I saw you've talked about it in the past couple of years, but we never had that great of ice to do so. I hope you guys get into some good smelt and crappie. I'm sure you will!

[lowaccord66]

Maybe an elusive LG walleye!   

[bigredonice]

Winter camping sounds terrible.  -15 last night.

Mr back country horse guide says it sounds Terrible? LOL come on Tim!!   I bet with a woodstove it woudn't be that bad...speaking of which, you bring any of those outfitters tents and woodstoves back from Colorado with you?   

In all seriousness, I have camped out overnight on the ice a few times.   Most important thing is a comfortable place to lie down...and lots of bacon.

[lowaccord66]

Awaiting pictures of the purposely late dock removal at MDB.

[fishyfishes]

Maybe an elusive LG walleye!   

Can't forget about those...  when you get one though, it's usually a good one! 


 I still can't believe that they haven't taken them out yet!   

[lowaccord66]

Take note boys...JonNY sends me this picture and asked to post so everyone stays dry if and when those holes get covered with snow.  The powers that be knew the lake was going to freeze.  Just another attempt to inhibit ice fishing...

[lockdown199]

What’s the location of that pic

[bigredonice]

the launch at million dollar beach

[lockdown199]

the launch at million dollar beach

Thanks

[fishyfishes]

Thanks Jon's! 

[slipbob]

Take note boys...JonNY sends me this picture and asked to post so everyone stays dry if and when those holes get covered with snow.  The powers that be knew the lake was going to freeze.  Just another attempt to inhibit ice fishing...

Great thanks for sharing.  I was wondering about that yesterday when I walked by those docks?  I was thinking to myself those are pretty nice and probably cost a good bit of taxpayer money and might not hold up too well to several tons of pressure as the ice does it's thing. 

[bigfish1212]

Looks like they did a good job getting them out without really breaking up the ice those small holes will close up and be fine in a couple days I would guess.

[roundlakeNY]

so hows the fishing Been ?   Heard some good things out of harris bay tons of perch and some lakers.  Anyone been to vets yet  I would think the bay is doing pretty good?   Cant wait to see some of lakers that will be caught this year. good luck and tight lines       

[mealworm]

Maybe an elusive LG walleye!   

there in there....biggins

Can't wait to camp out on the king this year.

[lowaccord66]

there in there....biggins

Can't wait to camp out on the king this year.

You let me know when you are ready and I am in.  I have a buddy that is in too.  Ive learned a night in the mid 20's allows for some good sleeping! 

[prchslyr]

Fold up cot, buddy heater, shack, and a 20lb propane. Isn't much different than any other camping really.
Only thing missing is a woman. I ain't cut out for that kind of stuff... 

[mealworm]

You let me know when you are ready and I am in.  I have a buddy that is in too.  Ive learned a night in the mid 20's allows for some good sleeping!

maybe we should shoot for this Friday and Saturday nite.

[hunts2long]

mealworm, yes this weekend would be good. Overnight in the 20's but on the wrong side of ZERO. Will you laugh at me if I wear socks to bed?....h2l

[basshunter12748]

In all seriousness camping on LG is there a real incentive?  besides the crappie maybe.. do lake trout or salmon feed at night?

[pikemanEd]

maybe we should shoot for this Friday and Saturday nite.

That's just crazy -20 to -30 would make it a long night I don't like sleeping in my shanty with the heater going. I have camped on the ice with temps down to 5° with no heater and that is about at cold as I want to sleep in. Like John said nights in the 20's perfect for ice camping

[lowaccord66]

maybe we should shoot for this Friday and Saturday nite.

Im going to be there anyways.  If you have stones that big id do it.  I did -6 with 8-10 winds all night.  I used my heater and 2 carbon monoxide detectors.

The incentive is doing something challenging and being front and center as soon as the sun comes up.  You have to want to do it and there are some skills needed to prevent hypothermia. 

My stuff is ready Logan.

[njg0621]

Shanty, Cot, Heater, and a fan to circulate air.  Good sleeping bag and it is doable.....Can't say I wouldn't wait until next week when it's going to be in the 20's though

[Fishmagnet2]

I’m out at vets park right now and it is absolutely terrible.  I haven’t marked one fish.  5 to 6 inches of ice in the bay. I guess it’s better than working today

[mealworm]

mealworm, yes this weekend would be good. Overnight in the 20's but on the wrong side of ZERO. Will you laugh at me if I wear socks to bed?....h2l

I like you but I don't care socks or no socks no dudes are snuggling up in my bed