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Title: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: JMailbox8 on Feb 25, 2022, 01:33 PM
Anyone know what the ice conditions are after this warm spell from Crown Point to Basin Harbor? Looking to get over there tomorrow. Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: EyERipLip on Feb 25, 2022, 04:06 PM
Fished tri town and potash the past two days. Plenty of ice, edges are getting pretty beat up I’d be careful going on with a machine depending on where you are. Stepped to the bottom at tri town coming off but was only 8” of water. Friend of mine was north of basin harbor yesterday. He said the ice was fine. About 16+ everywhere I’ve been out that way. Good luck
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: BlackDucksAndBrownDogs on Feb 25, 2022, 05:53 PM
Careful crossing pressure ridges.

There's a series of ridges from Arnold's Bay. Folks couldn't cross the second ridge on an ATV Monday.  They picked their way across on foot.

The prior week, I had those ridges shift about 3 feet and make some nerve-racking crossings.  Not fun when there isn't a soul in sight.

And, there's at least one in Button Bay that starts at Button Island and runs southeast to shore.  I did see ATVs up there Monday.


Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: EyERipLip on Feb 25, 2022, 06:59 PM
There is also one coming from tri town that goes all the way across the lake that I would  not attempt to cross
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: JMailbox8 on Feb 25, 2022, 09:32 PM
Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: vtbrookfisher87 on Mar 03, 2022, 07:38 PM
Heading up to tri town Saturday morning was wondering if anyone knows what the conditions on tge lake how much snow if any any info is greatly appreciated thanks
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: EyERipLip on Mar 04, 2022, 02:31 PM
At the bridge now. Anywhere from 1-4” of snow its a lil drifted. it’s softening up quick in the sun. Should stiffen up over night. Some holes I’ve drilled have 7” of ice and some 16” so just be cautious. Good luck
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: vtbrookfisher87 on Mar 04, 2022, 02:37 PM
Thanks sounds great be heading up early morning good luck to you as well
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 05, 2022, 06:44 AM
Drove my truck on yesterday.  Ruined quarter panel getting on but traded that for beating up lakers and didnt have to pull my sh*t.  Largest 31.5"
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Mar 07, 2022, 09:13 AM
Drove my truck on yesterday.  Ruined quarter panel getting on but traded that for beating up lakers and didnt have to pull my sh*t.  Largest 31.5"
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Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 08, 2022, 12:07 PM
The highs and lows of ICE FISHING

I just crash stuff...its in my nature.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: VTtrout on Mar 08, 2022, 04:11 PM
Anyone know the conditions at tri town?  Looking for one more trip end of week, any info much appreciated.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: EyERipLip on Mar 08, 2022, 05:27 PM
The ice is good. Getting on was a lil rough but doable. Few guys out fishing on either side of the crack from the point out I just stayed in the bay. All the snow is gone dragging was great. Hope you have better luck than I did.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: VTtrout on Mar 09, 2022, 05:27 AM
Thanks EyE, we'll give it a shot before the storm.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 11, 2022, 08:07 AM
Whomever is putting stakes in the ice to mark their spot out that way can stop.  Did verify with the epo that they are not fond of that practice either...
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: VTtrout on Mar 12, 2022, 06:58 AM
I haven't seen any stakes out there, where abouts are they?
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: stick eyes on Mar 12, 2022, 02:08 PM
Often this time of year people that drill holes for pike will mark them as they get large as the days get warmer and can be a hazard if walking and you step into one.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 14, 2022, 02:15 PM
I haven't seen any stakes out there, where abouts are they?

You'd know exactly what I am talking about if you saw them.  Near potash.  Wasnt marking holes at all these were frozen in...
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: seymourbass on Mar 15, 2022, 08:33 AM
and the problem is??? What is epo ? ? ?
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: FishingPhil on Mar 15, 2022, 04:24 PM
I’ve seen these stakes/markers. Very dangerous if you’re on a sled or 4-wheeler. When I saw them, there was snow drifted up on the stakes that were in an “X” shape in about 6-8 Holes marking off a territory/spot.  Only a small portion of the stakes were visible. The stakes were 2-3’ tall frozen in the ice.  There was actually a tip-up left behind still baited. I understand if someone had to leave in a hurry, but I saw the stakes for weeks afterwards.  Not quite 2x4’s but close.
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 17, 2022, 05:32 AM
and the problem is??? What is epo ? ? ?

Eviornmental police officer. 
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: stick eyes on Mar 17, 2022, 04:21 PM
police officer ?? was he patrolling the area  ;D rest easy...they should all be gone in a few days.. 
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: seymourbass on Mar 17, 2022, 05:04 PM
I think he means eco ( environmental conservation officer)
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: vtbrookfisher87 on Mar 17, 2022, 09:25 PM
Epo is a game warden in Massachusetts
Title: Re: Ice Conditions Crown Point to Basin Harbor
Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 17, 2022, 10:06 PM
police officer ?? was he patrolling the area  ;D rest easy...they should all be gone in a few days..

That'd be great.  Should blow to shore so I dont hit them in the boat.