Author Topic: Fishable Spots-Let us Know Here (Read 4735 times)

bradleyroy · « **on:** Dec 09, 2010, 02:41 PM »

Alright guys, Lets all work together here. We all want to get out there as soon as possible, so if you find somewhere that is fish-able (not just locked up, we want to be able to fish ya know) Let everyone know here, that way we can all work together to get out there as soon, and safely, as possible. And do yourself and your fellow hard water addicts a favor...Bring a rope with you.
Tight lines everyone, here's to the dawn of another great season!

-Brad

tench · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 09, 2010, 02:45 PM »

Sounds good to me... unfortunately I am down here at UVM with none of my gear, no wheels, and no word of ice...

TRT · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 09, 2010, 02:48 PM »

Weather forecast for next week is perfect for ice...

bradroy55 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 10:42 AM »

Checked the little pond out back yesterday... not quite ready, boy did my boot get wet... haha

quadkid82 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 12:03 PM »

I tried a few holes in a bay on lake arrowhead, I measured about 3" everywhere I went. Still a little skiddish about wondering too far, but she's def freezing!

vermonner · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 12:57 PM »

Had a patient report to me that they saw someone fishing on the Sandbar this morning, 12/10/10. Anyone wanna own up to it?

meangene · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 02:38 PM »

i will own up to it

7 hours one flag no fish

4-5 inches of ice upto about 150 yards out

3 others tried for panfish saw about 5 come out

real windy holes kept freezing up

bradleyroy · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 03:11 PM »

Official Measure:
Waterbury Reservoir
The good: 2 Inches of Black ice for at least 30 yards out, walkable and strong
The bad: By the looks the shoreline has been freezing but about 30 yards out may have just locked up, I was alone so I didn't dare go out that far and check. Might bring a friend (and a rope and life jacket) and check in a few days...

perchhauler · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 03:35 PM »

Saw three guys fishin near the isle lamotte bridge on the the northeast side this am, but looked a little sketchy as the there was open water there 2 days ago, Ice looked safer north side of the west swanton bridge but did not see any one fishing, but i bet they will be out tomorrow. Please play it safe guys!

Champlain Islander · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 03:46 PM »

Newby here on this board but a regular out on the ice. Talked with a guy today that was trying for flats at Carry Bay. He said there was 4" and will probably see a bunch there tomorrow. He said Delenbac had 2"

bradleyroy · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 07:59 PM »

Quote from: Champlain Islander on Dec 10, 2010, 03:46 PM

Newby here on this board but a regular out on the ice. Talked with a guy today that was trying for flats at Carry Bay. He said there was 4" and will probably see a bunch there tomorrow. He said Delenbac had 2"

Hearing that about dillenbeck just made my night!
Planning my first trip to the islands exactly a week before Christmas! I knew i would beat last years record of Christmas Eve!! (either the weather is getting colder each year or i am getting dumber!)

gould · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 03:58 AM »

I saw 2 guys fishing the north side of float bridge yesterday they said their was 4" of ice. So I am going to try it this morning I think I will just bring the jig rods out for gills.

gould · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 10:12 AM »

Well I hit the float bridge for an hour and a half no gills but I did get a northern on the jig rod only about 18"-20" but it was fun

. There is 4 to 5 inches of ice even in the middle of the channel. Still holding out for the perch maybe next week good luck to anyone going out.

natep24 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 11:09 AM »

i took a ride around Magog yesterday .... the lake is froze over

...... i did see three guys fishing out by the rocking chair factory ... they said that it had 3 inches of ice..... i did "look" at strawberry acres and south bay and both are locked up ... i was alone so i dint venture out... i will return mid week and check the thickness..... stay safe guys

bradleyroy · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 03:29 PM »

Hopefully this rain doesn't mess up our much loved ice

natep24 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 03:32 PM »

Quote from: bradleyroy on Dec 12, 2010, 03:29 PM

Hopefully this rain doesn't mess up our much loved ice

amen to that

quackshack · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 05:17 PM »

We may have a issue today but this week it is supposed to be real cold, tuesday's high is 17! Just hope that it doesn't make the ice soft and unsafe!

bradleyroy · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2010, 09:35 PM »

Single digit temps tonight, and cold all week! Definatly heading out for the first trip on saturday! If anyone knows where its safe let me know, would love to fish champlain...

NJBassDevil · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 15, 2010, 01:34 PM »

5 inches on Bomoseen?! I was up there the 4th 5th and 6th and there was NOTHING!!!

bradleyroy · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 15, 2010, 02:56 PM »

a little over 3 in on the Waterbury res today

campfindit2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 12:37 PM »

Colchester pond ice sample. 1 1/2 good ice with about 1" of lesser ice on top. One guy fishing, he said its real slow.

DamYankee · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 07:46 PM »

I can't get out this weekend ....just wanted to sat BE SAFE to all who will be making 1st trip of year

hobobrando · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 08:13 PM »

Hey, New to the forums but not new to fishing. I would stay away from St. Alban's bay, its locked up but at the end of the docks there's only about an inch of ice and it isn't supporting any weight.

ssinvt · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 07:57 AM »

Colchester pond ice sample. 1 1/2 good ice with about 1" of lesser ice on top. One guy fishing, he said its real slow.
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How far out was the guy fishing? I checked it last week, but haven't been beck since.

campfindit2 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 10:36 AM »

200 ft or so. He had on a life jacket, good idea in my book.

woodyvt · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 11:21 AM »

Great idea bringing a life jacket.....I plan to fish Colchester pond, but will only stay close to shore this time of year. I will only be in about 2-4 feet of water.

Did Dockside get any pike bait yet? I may just have to give them a ring.

ssinvt · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 11:54 AM »

Quote from: campfindit2 on Dec 17, 2010, 10:36 AM

200 ft or so. He had on a life jacket, good idea in my book.

Thanks a lot for the info. I am planning on going there soon myself. Not sure about bait. Big Ben usually checks this forum. He will probably answer you before to long.

campfindit2 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 03:07 PM »

The guy fishing picked up his bait at Dockside

Zanderlust · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 03:23 PM »

First timer here. Really like the info, feel I should contribute. Fished Cedar Lake, 3-5 inches of good ice. Kind of slow with some lil' bity panfish. Good to just get out and fish.

ssinvt · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 05:04 PM »

Quote from: Zanderlust on Dec 17, 2010, 03:23 PM

First timer here. Really like the info, feel I should contribute. Fished Cedar Lake, 3-5 inches of good ice. Kind of slow with some lil' bity panfish. Good to just get out and fish.

Welcome. How do you do on Cedar Lake? I have always wanted to check it out, but haven't been that way yet.

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