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Title: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: lakeview on Dec 28, 2010, 11:44 PM
does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the ice thickness and how far off shore are you. just want to be safe. thanks guys.
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Post by: Joe Snag on Dec 29, 2010, 05:42 AM
I just got an email from a buddy at Northampton area,9" and thats out a couple 100 yards..
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Post by: snelly on Dec 29, 2010, 06:15 AM
I fished near batchlerville bridge on Sun. 6" of solid black ice, fished lakeside drive on Monday near beacon island same.
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Post by: aj454 on Dec 29, 2010, 07:09 AM
I'm go in to the south end of the lake where i have access off of lakeview rd. Does anyone know the depth of warter in and around those islands out there. Have any of you fished that part of the lake and if so how did ya make out???Thanks for any info.
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Post by: lakeview on Dec 29, 2010, 07:17 AM
yes there's a channel that runs between the islands. you might still be albe to see the water markers still. good luck. let me know how much ice is out there. thanks
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Post by: snelly on Dec 29, 2010, 08:01 AM
I was out there monday. 6" of ice. depth of water varys around beacon island, close to shore 5ft  to 10ft deep and drops to 20 to 25 ft. in the channel. caught one eye 17"
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Dec 29, 2010, 04:30 PM
Heading out tomorrow morning fro some early morning fishing probably around sport or north hampton. If anyone wants to go send me a private message.
J3W
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Post by: SSminnow on Dec 29, 2010, 04:59 PM
was out near scout from 10-5pm and only one flag = 15" eye, between two guys.  was out on sunday from 6:30-noon with 3 guys, 4 flags = 2 big perch.  8" of black ice, no snow on the lake at all.  not a good start to the season on the "dead sea".  we need a couple of inches of snow to cover the ice!
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Post by: harobmx2004 on Dec 30, 2010, 09:22 AM
thanks for all the info , i will be heading out tommrorw morning!
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Post by: matthewwood25 on Dec 30, 2010, 04:28 PM
hopefully i will be out there soon
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Post by: ratdog on Dec 31, 2010, 06:18 AM
fished yesterday 2 eyes 1 keeper
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Post by: SSminnow on Dec 31, 2010, 12:07 PM
fished 6 am till 12 noon with 5 guys today, one dropped flag!!!!!  fished 8 foot to 25 foot of water.  I didn't think it would be possible for the lake to be worse than last year.  out of all the lakes in NY, why do I have to live on the dead sea?
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Post by: Booker on Dec 31, 2010, 01:28 PM
fished 6 am till 12 noon with 5 guys today, one dropped flag!!!!!  fished 8 foot to 25 foot of water.  I didn't think it would be possible for the lake to be worse than last year.  out of all the lakes in NY, why do I have to live on the dead sea?
Minnow, now you know why I don't always take your invite to join you guys on the Dead Sea.  But we know that the big ones are in there someplace.  Soon we will be at the right place at the right time and have to use tha gaff.
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Post by: lakeview on Dec 31, 2010, 06:10 PM
 i always hear about this lake being the dead sea, but i personally have always has pretty good luck. i don't hit home runs every time but all and all good fishing.
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Post by: oletimer on Jan 04, 2011, 06:40 AM
For sale items only in the proper section according to the rules set by the admin.
Sorry ratdog, will probably be pulled.
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Post by: TROPHYMAN on Jan 04, 2011, 03:43 PM
another good day on the sac fished 7am to 11am had about 15 flags and landed 4 fish one was really nice and i had a nice walleye lunch today i did keep just one for a eater
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Post by: Snowrd on Jan 04, 2011, 04:01 PM
Nice Job.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 04, 2011, 04:06 PM
another good day on the sac fished 7am to 11am had about 15 flags and landed 4 fish one was really nice and i had a nice walleye lunch today i did keep just one for a eater

what were the other 3 you landed? and what happened to the other 11 flags?   
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 04, 2011, 08:13 PM
and better yet ..... WHERES THE PICS????
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Post by: snelly on Jan 04, 2011, 09:51 PM
and better yet ..... WHERES THE PICS????
Why can't you just believe people are truthful? why does he have to prove anything? he said he caught them and I believe him. maybe he don't own a camera?
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 05, 2011, 06:47 AM
Why can't you just believe people are truthful? why does he have to prove anything? he said he caught them and I believe him. maybe he don't own a camera?
who said nobody believes him??  I was wondering if the other 11 flags were just hit and dropped, i had a few of them the other day.  and pics are just to add to the post not for proof.
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 05, 2011, 07:15 AM
Dude chill out!   I questioned what the other flags were too....small fish, dropped, other species, etc.....
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Post by: tonebea on Jan 05, 2011, 07:37 AM
And we like pics!!
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 05, 2011, 08:32 AM
He had to have gotten the fish he reports.....the lake went down again...lol...it is dropping fast.....hunts2long
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Post by: ship of fools on Jan 05, 2011, 08:42 AM
another good day on the sac fished 7am to 11am had about 15 flags and landed 4 fish one was really nice and i had a nice walleye lunch today i did keep just one for a eater


Trophyman doesn't lie  ;D  .... i've personally watched him wail on the stripers as we drifted by   :tipup:
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Post by: TROPHYMAN on Jan 05, 2011, 11:48 AM
first THANK YOU SHIP OF FOOLS second i never bring a camera with me and if i knew how to post picks i would get the carcass of the one i brought home and post a pick of it most other flags were dropped one was stolen and two i missed don't know how i missed them the spool was going out but when i grab the line and set the hook nothing was their  also i am fishing a old stump field that has a lot of small bait in it and i use a hand held gps and always mark holes that produce in both walleye challenges me and my brother have weight fish but never got the money good luck to all
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Post by: rondog on Jan 05, 2011, 02:15 PM
Trophyman
I troll a stump field in the south end that is also loaded with fish but you loose a set up on almost every pass.I've got it on my GPS and plan on hitting it soon
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Post by: lockdown199 on Jan 05, 2011, 04:24 PM
I plan on heading out to the lake on Friday, I'm looking for a public access points along south shore road or further down 7 or even down 110 toward north broadalbin any help would be great. Thanks.
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Post by: Snowrd on Jan 05, 2011, 04:30 PM
Broadalbin boat launch.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 05, 2011, 04:34 PM
I plan on heading out to the lake on Friday, I'm looking for a public access points along south shore road or further down 7 or even down 110 toward north broadalbin any help would be great. Thanks.

Take Rt. 29 south, turn right on Little Rock Rd., it becomes Kurtz Rd., becomes Hatzenbutcher Rd, turn left on Lake View, look for the Broadalbin Town Launch. Or, take Rt. 29 to Fishhouse Rd. to the lake, turn right, north on 110, about a 1/4 of a mile, on the left is the Town of Providence Beach. Easy access & a porta potty.
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Post by: lockdown199 on Jan 05, 2011, 05:25 PM
Take Rt. 29 south, turn right on Little Rock Rd., it becomes Kurtz Rd., becomes Hatzenbutcher Rd, turn left on Lake View, look for the Broadalbin Town Launch. Or, take Rt. 29 to Fishhouse Rd. to the lake, turn right, north on 110, about a 1/4 of a mile, on the left is the Town of Providence Beach. Easy access & a porta potty.
Thanks for the info you to Snowrd. First time on this lake.
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Post by: eye doc on Jan 05, 2011, 07:02 PM
went out today from 12-5, two guys, 1st flag was dropped, the next 4 flags came on the same tip up from 4:30-5.  caught three eyes and lost one a foot down from ice.  all 3 were keepers.
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Post by: rjhulbert on Jan 05, 2011, 10:47 PM
anyone going to be out around doms bay tomorrow? and is safe around there ty in advance
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 06, 2011, 06:27 AM
anyone going to be out around doms bay tomorrow? and is safe around there ty in advance

there are alot of shantys in the mouth of the bay over there. never been and can't see up in the bay though.  i know people have been fishing in there for a couple of weeks now.
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Post by: rjhulbert on Jan 06, 2011, 07:58 AM
ssminnow thank you hope there is room for me tomorrow
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 06, 2011, 11:05 AM
ssminnow thank you hope there is room for me tomorrow

I hit good last night from 4:30-5pm.  3 eyes and one miss out of the same hole in 30 minutes.  I will be out there tomorrow afternoon on the west side of scout island.  I need to find the hole where the $$$ eyes are hiding for the challenge.  3 weeks away now.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 06, 2011, 12:52 PM
was out there this past tues and got one small pike. fished 2-6pm
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Post by: TROPHYMAN on Jan 06, 2011, 01:33 PM
Fished again today had 13  flags 5 fish 2 were perch and three were walleyes the biggest was a fat 17 plus inch eye one perch was a extra large jumbo fished from 7am to 11:15am
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 06, 2011, 01:42 PM
finally supposed to get some snow!!!  looking like 7+ inches by saturday night.
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Post by: Snowrd on Jan 06, 2011, 02:01 PM
lets hope it comes. 7" would be perfect...... Then it is time to get the shack out!!!!
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 06, 2011, 07:40 PM
fished today nothin special got the shanty out so life is good
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 06, 2011, 07:42 PM
ssminnows gona fish it out lol
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Post by: snelly on Jan 06, 2011, 08:08 PM
fished today nothin special got the shanty out so life is good
That's good to hear I may go tomorrow. I feel a sick day coming on. I think they call it fishfever ;D ;D :tipup:
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 07, 2011, 05:56 AM
anyone catching any bass out there?  haven't caught one yet, last year we were slamming em.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 07, 2011, 01:51 PM
anyone catching any bass out there?  haven't caught one yet, last year we were slamming em.

Send me a pm. I'll share my spot for smb. Does O.K. this time of year, HAMMER them open water.
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 07, 2011, 02:02 PM
anyone catching any bass out there?  haven't caught one yet, last year we were slamming em.

No bas yet this year but the biggest bass I ever saw come out of there was 4 years ago.  I had 2 flags at once and as I was putting the steel to a wally, some clown ran over to my other tipup and pulled out a beauty.  He sends me his picture with that fish about every year - its the only fish I ever saw him catch.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 07, 2011, 02:06 PM
No bas yet this year but the biggest bass I ever saw come out of there was 4 years ago.  I had 2 flags at once and as I was putting the steel to a wally, some clown ran over to my other tipup and pulled out a beauty.  He sends me his picture with that fish about every year - its the only fish I ever saw him catch.

How big? Mine was only 18.5". I saw one caught (open water) in a tourney at 20".
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 07, 2011, 02:12 PM
Last time I talked to Aaron that fish grew another couple inches, but it started out around 18 - 19 inches, but man, that thing was deep.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 07, 2011, 02:16 PM
Last time I talked to Aaron that fish grew another couple inches, but it started out around 18 - 19 inches, but man, that thing was deep.

And they are a lot of fun to fight, especially open water.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 07, 2011, 02:25 PM
Last time I talked to Aaron that fish grew another couple inches, but it started out around 18 - 19 inches, but man, that thing was deep.
BABOB, is the shanty out yet? We are out by Scout.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 07, 2011, 03:37 PM
How big? Mine was only 18.5". I saw one caught (open water) in a tourney at 20".

caught one last summer 19 1/2".  my cousin caught a 20" through the ice a few years back.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 07, 2011, 03:47 PM
Send me a pm. I'll share my spot for smb. Does O.K. this time of year, HAMMER them open water.

thanks for the offer,  I have a couple holes I hit open water that do very well for me only a couple hundred yards from my house.  We usually land a lot of bass on the ice by now and haven't got one yet,  just wondering if anyone else has run into them.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 07, 2011, 09:47 PM
hey bob its steve how u guys been doing? been out a few times now and one good day and two not so good days. all around scout area. have to meet up some day and show you some tricks(lol) talk to ya soon. 


steve
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 08, 2011, 09:05 PM
another day on the sea good day to sit in shack play cards
plenty of card playin again this yr
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 09, 2011, 06:52 AM
Is the ice thickness okay off of Paradise Point?  I have access to the lake there.  Any help would be great !  Thanks
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 09, 2011, 07:29 AM
Is the ice thickness okay off of Paradise Point?  I have access to the lake there.  Any help would be great !  Thanks

5 guys yesterday from 12-8pm, 2 eyes (14 & 16), 2 missed flags and 2 dropped flags.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 09, 2011, 12:04 PM
5 guys yesterday from 12-8pm, 2 eyes (14 & 16), 2 missed flags and 2 dropped flags.

I thought I knew the lake pretty good, having had a family place there for almost 50 years. But I have never heard of Paradise Point. Where is that?
Thanks.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 09, 2011, 12:08 PM
I thought I knew the lake pretty good, having had a family place there for almost 50 years. But I have never heard of Paradise Point. Where is that?
Thanks.
Mayfield
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Post by: snelly on Jan 09, 2011, 12:11 PM
another day on the sea good day to sit in shack play cards
plenty of card playin again this yr
Ya, bring your change jar. I got nothing but time to take it away from you
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 09, 2011, 12:12 PM
Mayfield

I guess I need a new map. Can't find it listed.
Thanks!
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Post by: Pike an Eyes on Jan 09, 2011, 04:16 PM
First right North of Pour Jims off 30
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 10, 2011, 07:52 AM
 :tipup: :icefish:
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 10, 2011, 01:34 PM
Steve - Were up on the northville end - 1 shorty and 1 20" pike all's that our shanty's got so far. I have yet to get a flag. Think we're too deep-probably moving south this weekend so stay where you are Booker, there's no fish up here. ::)
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 10, 2011, 01:42 PM
Steve - Were up on the northville end - 1 shorty and 1 20" pike all's that our shanty's got so far. I have yet to get a flag. Think we're too deep-probably moving south this weekend so stay where you are Booker, there's no fish up here. ::)

we are fishing in 20-24 fow.  nothing to brag about but catching a few.  caught 2 on saturday and had one on the ice for half a sec before flopping back in the hole.  other than that we had 4 or 5 missed/dropped flags.  the eyes seem to be taking it out about 3 feet and laying there with it.  if my fishing party would help me out and land some fish we would be doing great, but they seem to be relying on me to do all the work. ;D
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 10, 2011, 02:14 PM
SS, We're in 15 to 20 ft. Guess the fish dont know about our secret spot. Maybe I gotta take Steve up on those lessons.  Going to try tomarrow, I'll let you all know how it goes.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 10, 2011, 03:18 PM
Steve - Were up on the northville end - 1 shorty and 1 20" pike all's that our shanty's got so far. I have yet to get a flag. Think we're too deep-probably moving south this weekend so stay where you are Booker, there's no fish up here. ::)
BABOB, stop by. I'll give you "Ole Windy" back.  She tires me out.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 10, 2011, 03:42 PM
First right North of Pour Jims off 30

Thanks a lot!
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 11, 2011, 06:36 PM
no fish in the dead sea fished hard for 4 days no hits  off bunker hill
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Post by: ADKC on Jan 11, 2011, 07:00 PM
no fish in the dead sea fished hard for 4 days no hits  off bunker hill
The only place to catch the big ones is in the(DEAD SEA) . In this area anyway, Be patiant,youll getem. Its a big lake,They cant swim fast enough for everybody to have a good day....
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 11, 2011, 07:08 PM
Tried the late bite 2 day. No flags. I'll be looking to get Old Windy back asap Booker. Hey Ratdog, did u try spittin' on the hook?  I have no other advice.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 11, 2011, 07:08 PM
The only place to catch the big ones is in the(DEAD SEA) . In this area anyway, Be patiant,youll getem. Its a big lake,They cant swim fast enough for everybody to have a good day....

Patience does not always pay off, especially on the Dead Sea.  4 days with no hits sounds like they have alot of patience and still came out empty.  you have to know it going in though, if you're looking for alot of action it is not the lake to go to.
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Post by: ADKC on Jan 11, 2011, 07:16 PM
Did ya try peeing in the hole,works every time.........Dont think about it, just try it.Trust me.     
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 11, 2011, 07:16 PM
4 Days and nothing.....You guys need to employ the Genz system on the lake!   You need to move, locate fish and hammer away......staying in one spot for 4 days .....means you're striking out looking......
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Post by: BABOB on Jan 11, 2011, 07:27 PM
4 Days and nothing.....You guys need to employ the Genz system on the lake!   You need to move, locate fish and hammer away......staying in one spot for 4 days .....means you're striking out looking......
Your right Dog, but it may be best to move totally off the Dead Sea.
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Post by: nightrunner06 on Jan 11, 2011, 08:40 PM
Did ya try peeing in the hole,works every time.........Dont think about it, just try it.Trust me.     
. LMAO. been there, done that. lol
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Post by: Snowrd on Jan 11, 2011, 08:41 PM
What ever works. I may try that. I am headed out in the afternoon. can't wait. 1st day in the new shack!!
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Post by: hindes on Jan 12, 2011, 05:16 AM
walley fishing should ge good on oneida for the simple fact that it is used as the walleye hatchery for the state.still i dont here of no real nice ones though.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 07:57 AM
Bingo! All the walleye men that fish the sac should come out to Onieda, maybe they'd learn a thing or two... Or maybe we'll just bring a crew there and prove to everyone that there are still walleye in the "dead sea".

if your crew is that good you could have won alot of $ on the 29th.  sure there are still eyes in there, just not as many as there are in Onieda.  have you ever fished the "dead sea" before?  i would love to see your guys come up and get skunked ;D 
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 12, 2011, 09:17 AM
Bingo! All the walleye men that fish the sac should come out to Onieda, maybe they'd learn a thing or two... Or maybe we'll just bring a crew there and prove to everyone that there are still walleye in the "dead sea".

How many buddies you got? I would be willing to set up a little "fun day" with you guys here at the Sacandaga.  Also, I will be up your way this summer.  A bunch of us are dropping our cabin cruisers in the mohawk in August and head up to Onieda Lake for a week.  I would love to hook a few Walleye when we are there.  Do you know any good charters on Onieda for summer time?
J3W
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 11:29 AM
Was actually up there monday afternoon/into the evening and fished, we did alright for the two of us, iced a few decent perch and 4 eyes 19" being the biggest (all jigging) the other 3 were right around 14"-15" and went back.

I posted my report of where i was and how much ice and what not, on the reports and conditions page for the lake but apparently it was not considered useful info and got deleted....

Im going to state what i see as the obvious issue on the sac, and i see it every time i go there, like it or not here's my opinion.
There is one glaring difference between the Sacandaga Res. and every other walleye lake Ive ever been to. 90% of the complaining comes from one type of guy that claims there are no fish in the lake. These are the same guys going to the same permanent shanty fishing the same dead holes week after week.  A wise man by the name of Albert Einstein once said, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results..... I think it applies very well here.

I don't post a whole lot anymore, pretty much just use this site for the reports and conditions to check and report safe ice... Had a bad experience a couple years ago with this site and the GSL. and I learned the hard way to keep my mouth shut when reporting catches and their whereabouts. 

I grew up in Gloversville and have fished there my whole life and have caught and kept a lot of fish out of that lake.(all legal and within the limits) Under a different name on this site a few years ago i made the mistake of posting some pictures of me and a buddy with a limit of eyes on the sac in an incredible spot passed down from my dad and grandfather...i was young and proud and mostly stupid and didn't photoshop the background which apparently pretty clearly depicted a recognizable horizon and shoreline.  I went back to the same spot the following weekend to find at least a dozen guys there.  Needless to say i am very careful what i post now, if i feel inclined to do so at all. 

Im in no way comparing the sac to Onieda as far as fisheries go, because there is no contest.  Im just saying everyone can benefit from being mobile and moving to find the fish.  We imply the same methods and techniques at both lakes and we do just fine no matter where we are.  Theres just a handful (5) of us, but the big thing is we can all trust eachother to give honest reports and keep our shared spots under the radar. 

Johnny Im not really familiar with any charters out there as we all have boats, but I know theres a lot of good ones. If you call Apps bait shop in Cleveland he's a great guy and will be able to steer you in the right direction with some names and phone numbers. If you're out there in your boats and looking for some good summer spots shoot me a pm and ill be glad to share some info with you. 

Tight lines boys


i fish out of a perm shanty but it has been moved a dozen times already this year.  i know alot of people that do the same.  i finally found a spot to land some eyes and still have bad days with no flags.  there is no excuse that at last years walleye challenge only 128 eyes were weighed in out of 1500 entries.  you could move to a new spot every week and it could still take you 10 yrs to find a secret hole.  the last time i moved my shanty only 50 yards from the week before (which we had no flags) and found my spot.  i had to drill 100 holes and send the camera down to find it though.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 12, 2011, 03:11 PM
Minnow, I like your style. You seem to really tell it like it is. I trust your knowledge of the Sacandaga and pay attention to you posts.
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 12, 2011, 04:06 PM
Guys.......don't overlook what a walleye does this time of year.....seasons pattern fish accordingly.....I visit the SAC alot (wife's family has a camp off of Paradise Point) and have always iced eyes everytime I go......They are there ....you need to do your homework like many have stated and employ it on the ice......I see the same thing on Oneida.....guys want to catch eyes but get lazy because of gear, methods, weather, distance, etc.. .........A walleye isn't going to find you...You need to find them!
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 04:20 PM
Guys.......don't overlook what a walleye does this time of year.....seasons pattern fish accordingly.....I visit the SAC alot (wife's family has a camp off of Paradise Point) and have always iced eyes everytime I go......They are there ....you need to do your homework like many have stated and employ it on the ice......I see the same thing on Oneida.....guys want to catch eyes but get lazy because of gear, methods, weather, distance, etc.. .........A walleye isn't going to find you...You need to find them!

there is nobody that has iced eyes EVERYTIME they go.  i believe that you do well with the eyes but not everytime you go.  i live on the lake and have done plenty of homework.  gear, weather, distance, ect. doesn't effect 98 percent of the people out there.  everyone out there has a wheeler or sled to get around.  like i said, i know they are in there, i love fishing the lake slow or not, but it is a very slow lake.  i am not complaining about it being slow, just stating the facts! 

like i said, how do you explain the walleye challenge the last 2 yrs?  1st year just over 200 eyes weighed in, last year 120 something eyes weighed in.  figure if even 800 people fish it that day, the lake is covered with 4000 tip ups and 1600 rods and only 126 eyes weighed in?  you guys that land eyes everytime you go out there must clean up at the challenge.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 12, 2011, 04:45 PM
I agree with SS our shanty has been moved 10 times, only to catch fish 1 day and not the next..The lake is funny this year we have fished northville to mayfield and all the way up south shore rd, been fishing doga for a month and have yet to truely get on fish. The fish house tournament will  show whats being caught.. I need a spot that i can catch them from 7-3, not 4-6am or 4-7pm. Haven't really caught any eyes during the day.. Can't wait for the challenge to get over so I can go back to trout fishing...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 05:03 PM
Minnow, I like your style. You seem to really tell it like it is. I trust your knowledge of the Sacandaga and pay attention to you posts.

my knowledge is that it is a very slow lake with some good days and alot of bad days.  sure i call it the Dead Sea, but you will also see me out there every weekend regardless if i am getting flags or not!  no complaints here, just the truth.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 12, 2011, 05:38 PM
The problem with the sacandaga is this, yes the fishing is slow but when you do get that flag theres always  the chance for that fish of a lifetime..Thats why I sit out there week after week as many of us who fish the doga do.. Thats why they call it fishing and not catching, and yes lots of time for cards..At this point its my only shot to win money this year(cards) good luck and don't catch em all
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 12, 2011, 05:41 PM
That's the problem today, people want instant gratification. They want to go out, get multiple flags, fill up their buckets as soon as possible with the minimum effort.   I fished the sacandaga several times this summer for walleye. I caught multiple perch, bass, and only 1 walleye. It still did not deter me from going out again. Sacandaga kid is right, you know there are huge fish down there, you just got work for them or be lucky enough that one comes along and grabs your bait.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ADKC on Jan 12, 2011, 06:39 PM
Was actually up there monday afternoon/into the evening and fished, we did alright for the two of us, iced a few decent perch and 4 eyes 19" being the biggest (all jigging) the other 3 were right around 14"-15" and went back.

I posted my report of where i was and how much ice and what not, on the reports and conditions page for the lake but apparently it was not considered useful info and got deleted....

Im going to state what i see as the obvious issue on the sac, and i see it every time i go there, like it or not here's my opinion.
There is one glaring difference between the Sacandaga Res. and every other walleye lake Ive ever been to. 90% of the complaining comes from one type of guy that claims there are no fish in the lake. These are the same guys going to the same permanent shanty fishing the same dead holes week after week.  A wise man by the name of Albert Einstein once said, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results..... I think it applies very well here.

I don't post a whole lot anymore, pretty much just use this site for the reports and conditions to check and report safe ice... Had a bad experience a couple years ago with this site and the GSL. and I learned the hard way to keep my mouth shut when reporting catches and their whereabouts. 

I grew up in Gloversville and have fished there my whole life and have caught and kept a lot of fish out of that lake.(all legal and within the limits) Under a different name on this site a few years ago i made the mistake of posting some pictures of me and a buddy with a limit of eyes on the sac in an incredible spot passed down from my dad and grandfather...i was young and proud and mostly stupid and didn't photoshop the background which apparently pretty clearly depicted a recognizable horizon and shoreline.  I went back to the same spot the following weekend to find at least a dozen guys there.  Needless to say i am very careful what i post now, if i feel inclined to do so at all. 

Im in no way comparing the sac to Onieda as far as fisheries go, because there is no contest.  Im just saying everyone can benefit from being mobile and moving to find the fish.  We imply the same methods and techniques at both lakes and we do just fine no matter where we are.  Theres just a handful (5) of us, but the big thing is we can all trust eachother to give honest reports and keep our shared spots under the radar. 

Johnny Im not really familiar with any charters out there as we all have boats, but I know theres a lot of good ones. If you call Apps bait shop in Cleveland he's a great guy and will be able to steer you in the right direction with some names and phone numbers. If you're out there in your boats and looking for some good summer spots shoot me a pm and ill be glad to share some info with you. 

Tight lines boys

Thanks for your 2 cents (GOD). Dont forget to look a few step in front of you.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 07:03 PM
That's the problem today, people want instant gratification. They want to go out, get multiple flags, fill up their buckets as soon as possible with the minimum effort.   I fished the sacandaga several times this summer for walleye. I caught multiple perch, bass, and only 1 walleye. It still did not deter me from going out again. Sacandaga kid is right, you know there are huge fish down there, you just got work for them or be lucky enough that one comes along and grabs your bait.

thats right, but sometimes you can work your a$$ off and still go home empty.  i fish the sacandaga every weekend on the ice and if im not shooting carp im fishing it from boat.  you can do all the homework you want but on ice you cant cover as much ground as in a boat,  it is either the fish are there or they are not.  you could fish the hottest spot on the lake and if it doesn't produce in that one day you fished it, you might move on to another and never know.  i will always fish a spot a few times before i make a judgement to move, maybe move some tip ups around but stay in the same general area.  i put alot of work in not only on the ice but mapping it out from my boat trying to find structure and still have yet to find a spot that produces EVERY TIME out like some of these pro fisherman.  we had our worse season ever last year for eyes, but the whole season was worth all the effort when my cousin caught a 40" pike.  one fish can make my whole season, that is why i am out there every weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Jan 12, 2011, 07:04 PM
The problem with the sacandaga is this, yes the fishing is slow but when you do get that flag theres always  the chance for that fish of a lifetime..Thats why I sit out there week after week as many of us who fish the doga do.. Thats why they call it fishing and not catching, and yes lots of time for cards..At this point its my only shot to win money this year(cards) good luck and don't catch em all
Fish of a lifetime....yep, 2 years ago, my buddy was fishing and the only flag he had, had a massive pike on it and he couldn't get it up the hole. He had his hand on it trying to squeeze it thru and the pike pulled and thrashed it's head and broke the line. If he was able to get it out the hole and up on the ice it would have been on the wall cause it was the biggest pike he has ever caught open or hard water.  :tipup:  :tipup:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 07:10 PM
Fish of a lifetime....yep, 2 years ago, my buddy was fishing and the only flag he had, had a massive pike on it and he couldn't get it up the hole. He had his hand on it trying to squeeze it thru and the pike pulled and thrashed it's head and broke the line. If he was able to get it out the hole and up on the ice it would have been on the wall cause it was the biggest pike he has ever caught open or hard water.  :tipup:  :tipup:

what size hole?  sounds like he should have been using the 10" hole that everyone on this site loves so much.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Jan 12, 2011, 07:19 PM
what size hole?  sounds like he should have been using the 10" hole that everyone on this site loves so much.
lol, I hear ya, that is whyy my gas auger is a 9".  ;D

but I think my buddy only had a 6" cause he only has a hand auger, been telling him to get atleast an 8".
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: dan_lais on Jan 12, 2011, 07:21 PM
i like your attitude SS.i think we had a few words last year lol.you definately pull no punches and tell it how it is.i love the sarcasm too!you are the type of guy that is best to agree with  ;D . hope to see ya out there around scout this year ill be looking for that shanty cant miss that thing its sweet.i have been on the sac just a couple times and saw no flags.usually there is at least a one in our group over the years.course i dont fish it all the time either.sounds like you live right up that way and spend a heck of aot more time there than me which would mean you have had better and worse days.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 12, 2011, 07:23 PM
another victory for the 10
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ADKC on Jan 12, 2011, 07:30 PM
Never said that I was "GOD".  Just stating the obvious way I see things every time I fish the lake, sounds like I must have struck a nerve with you tho...Maybe you fall into "that guy" persona i described and took offense?  

Anyway... I'll be bidding this thread farewell after this post since its seems as though no one that fishes the sac can get along with eachother or accept any form of advice or constructive criticism.

And don't you worry about me I will continue to "look a few steps in front of me" that's where my hole will be with fish coming out of it

Good luck with the rest of your season
Ill have a light beer there for ya when ya reach me...Good luck to you to.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 07:33 PM
i like your attitude SS.i think we had a few words last year lol.you definately pull no punches and tell it how it is.i love the sarcasm too!you are the type of guy that is best to agree with  ;D . hope to see ya out there around scout this year ill be looking for that shanty cant miss that thing its sweet.i have been on the sac just a couple times and saw no flags.usually there is at least a one in our group over the years.course i dont fish it all the time either.sounds like you live right up that way and spend a heck of aot more time there than me which would mean you have had better and worse days.

 my attitude got me kicked off ice shanty last year so i am trying to tone it down this year.  i tricked them though and used my wifes computer and made a new profile. haha  i showed them!
 my shanty will stay put for the rest of the season near scout.  been catching a few eyes, nothing big, but flags are flags.  i dont expect everyone to agree with me, i know i am not the greatest fisherman, but i have a good time doing it.  the lake is what it is, a slow producing lake.  it used to be a great lake to limit out on eyes, but like most lakes now that doesn't happen anymore/often.  
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 07:39 PM

Anyway... I'll be bidding this thread farewell after this post since its seems as though no one that fishes the sac can get along with eachother

oh no, another cry baby post!  we all get along, might not always agree but i have seen no harsh words towards each other.  settle down and if you don't like the sac threads then stay off em.  i'm pretty sure we all know that you have to put work in and if you don't fish the lake more than a couple times a year you really don't have much of a say as to how to fish the lake if you ask me.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Jan 12, 2011, 07:39 PM
SSminnow - I've I make it out to your shanty, I'll have a pocket ful of coins, so that I can get into the card game. I love playing cards in a warm shanty while watching for flags. Maybe we can trade cell #'s and I can call for ya to bring the quad over and pick me up, lol. Sounds like a great time. I've always wanted to ice fish the res., I've open water fished it a few times and always come home with a few eyes in the livewell, hope to get out more this year. Havne't been on it in a few years now.

Keep the updates coming and maybe we'll cross pathes some day and have a few laughs.  @)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: dan_lais on Jan 12, 2011, 08:13 PM
dontcha think 8 inch holes are plenty?i used to fish with a 10 it was nice for sure but i think an 8 plenty.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 12, 2011, 08:36 PM
dontcha think 8 inch holes are plenty?i used to fish with a 10 it was nice for sure but i think an 8 plenty.

i was just kidding, bringing up another debate from last week.  like my wife said, 8" is fine but 10" is even better!  that must be why she married me. ;D 
i am talking about augers by the way.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hoogie1 on Jan 12, 2011, 11:23 PM
Yo Rat,

were you the guy I ran into at stewarts that one day? I was wearing the red and black artic armor and has fished Caroga Lake that morning.

If so, are you in the Walleye challenge?


hoogie




 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hoogie1 on Jan 12, 2011, 11:57 PM
Hello all,

 I don't post very much but I do love all the banter......it certainly keeps me entertained in between hard water outings.

 That being said, I am entered in the 2011 walleye challenge with a couple of my buddies and just wanted some general advice on the lake. I do have the luxury of parking in my buddy's driveway off the lake which is close to lasky's marina (Munsville road). I'm an avid fisherman and understand one needs to put the time in and be rewarded for those efforts so I'm not looking for secret spots just some strategic guidance so we have a shot of at least getting a walleye flag.  We will be equipped with sleds and ATV's so mobility will not be an issue. Anyone have an opinion on a good spot to set up which is not to far from the weigh station at lanzis and somewhat close to my launch point by laskys?

any feedback is appreciated and thanks again.

Be safe out there boyz!!!

Hoogie

ps  just purchased the Artic Armor......I'm hopefully now a floater in case I go through
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ADK Tank on Jan 13, 2011, 07:23 AM
hoogie,

You can only be close to one location or the other. It's a ride to get from where you are putting in to Lanzi's on a wheeler, doable but you can't be close to both locations. From where you are putting on you need to get out of that bay, there isn't a ton of water in that area this time of year. I would suggest getting out north of Scout island toward the main body of the lake and start someplace out there. I haven't had much luck this year so I can't give you more insight.

Your best bet though would be to find SSminnow's shanty and set up within 50' of him, heck he will probably let you use some of his 10" holes! ;D
I prefer the 8" holes, a little tighter to get through!

Almost forgot, be carefull out there on the wheelers and sleds, there are some bad pressure ridges out there that have already swallowed up at least one sled this year into 23' of water.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ratdog on Jan 13, 2011, 10:00 AM
were movin the shanty today getting out into the main body of water hope our luck changes
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 13, 2011, 10:43 AM
were movin the shanty today getting out into the main body of water hope our luck changes

Good luck!  Hope you get your limit.
J3W
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 13, 2011, 11:30 AM
hoogie,

You can only be close to one location or the other. It's a ride to get from where you are putting in to Lanzi's on a wheeler, doable but you can't be close to both locations. From where you are putting on you need to get out of that bay, there isn't a ton of water in that area this time of year. I would suggest getting out north of Scout island toward the main body of the lake and start someplace out there. I haven't had much luck this year so I can't give you more insight.

Your best bet though would be to find SSminnow's shanty and set up within 50' of him, heck he will probably let you use some of his 10" holes! ;D
I prefer the 8" holes, a little tighter to get through!

Almost forgot, be carefull out there on the wheelers and sleds, there are some bad pressure ridges out there that have already swallowed up at least one sled this year into 23' of water.

now i have to go out and paint my shanty white to camoflauge it from leeches.  my pellet gun easily reaches 50' so you better stay at least 100'.  i just went out to plow some paths out at my shanty and there are quite a few shantys out off the north end of scout.  there is room by my shanty if anyone wants to encroach, but i moved my shanty 40 yards every day in that area before i found my spot, which is only producing dinks so far, so good luck.

like someone else said, be careful, there are some nasty ridges and still some spots of open water on the south and east side of scout.  if it is not still open it is definetly not safe.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 13, 2011, 11:31 AM
were movin the shanty today getting out into the main body of water hope our luck changes

hope you have a sled, the wheeler was not moving all to great out there today with the snow drifts.  good luck.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 13, 2011, 01:16 PM
hope you have a sled, the wheeler was not moving all to great out there today with the snow drifts.  good luck.


Just a suggestion for all of you ATVer's:
Ditch the wheels. Replace them with tracks (Mattracks). A little pricey, but well worth the cost. They go EVERYWHERE except straight up and can stay on all year 'round. Deals can be found on e-bay, or you can buy new. I found mine used, in excellent condition from the company. They don't deal in used tracks, but they turned me on to their customer that had a used set for sale. THEY ARE GREAT (both the tracks and the company). Ask for Travis. He is the fellow that helped me save thousands (literally!).
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 13, 2011, 03:02 PM

Just a suggestion for all of you ATVer's:
Ditch the wheels. Replace them with tracks (Mattracks). A little pricey, but well worth the cost. They go EVERYWHERE except straight up and can stay on all year 'round. Deals can be found on e-bay, or you can buy new. I found mine used, in excellent condition from the company. They don't deal in used tracks, but they turned me on to their customer that had a used set for sale. THEY ARE GREAT (both the tracks and the company). Ask for Travis. He is the fellow that helped me save thousands (literally!).

for the price of the tracks i could have another wheeler or sled.  way to pricey for me.  i can only remember one time where i couldn't get the wheeler out on the ice, but, by the end of the day the sleds had it packed down for me.  i think the tracks are awesome,  but i could think of a million things i would spend my $$ on before them.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 13, 2011, 07:16 PM
decent day on doga today 6 flags 2 eyes 19-17  one at 10 am other at 2'30. 3 small pike, lots of slush around, holes filled in quick with snow..wom first card game of the year 1 for 50..not very good numbers but at least i broke the ice... all fish in 6-10 fow
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 13, 2011, 08:25 PM
for the price of the tracks i could have another wheeler or sled.  way to pricey for me.  i can only remember one time where i couldn't get the wheeler out on the ice, but, by the end of the day the sleds had it packed down for me.  i think the tracks are awesome,  but i could think of a million things i would spend my $$ on before them.

Sure. But for an old F@rt like me, bad back, bad knees, my days of walking are over, as well as my days pushing out stuck ATV's. Besides, My deal for tracks was well worth. You could only buy a piece of junk ATV for what my tracks cost, in great condition. I lucked out. I had to go to Creole, La., near Galveston, Tx. to get them, but they were well worth the rp. We also went to a couple of Bass Pro
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 13, 2011, 08:28 PM
Sure. But for an old F@rt like me, bad back, bad knees, my days of walking are over, as well as my days pushing out stuck ATV's. Besides, My deal for tracks was well worth. You could only buy a piece of junk ATV for what my tracks cost, in great condition. I lucked out. I had to go to Creole, La., near Galveston, Tx. to get them, but they were well worth the rp. We also went to a couple of Bass Pro

'puter threw me out...

...Shops and a Caballea's on the way back. COOL road trip! Also, if you watch e-bay, there are, occasionally, screaming deals on tracks.
Good Luck!
Catch a bucket full!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: matthewwood25 on Jan 13, 2011, 09:14 PM
anyone fishing in the contest next weekend the glsff one the two day event if so let me know i will be out there in the portable shanty all weekend so send me a pm
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: smarge42 on Jan 14, 2011, 07:59 AM
ill be there for the gslff one day and the fishhouse two day event. ill be in a frabil trekker somewhere between both sign in spots
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:10 AM
anyone fishing in the contest next weekend the glsff one the two day event if so let me know i will be out there in the portable shanty all weekend so send me a pm

Me too! I'm in a black Eskimo Ice Cube soft shanty and have a camo ATV with tracks instead of wheels (easy to spot). Not sure where I'm setting up yet.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: matthewwood25 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:13 AM
let me know dont where we are setting up either
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:15 AM
let me know dont where we are setting up either

Just sent a pm. I'll have to do some research for a place.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 10:14 AM
i'll be out there, not getting in the tourny though.  probably stay saturday till sunday, i'm bringing my fire pit with me!  last year my cousin caught a 40" pike and was not in the tourny and had someone fishing next to us offer to enter it in their name and split any winnings 50/50.  you couldn't pay us enuf to associate our names with this group.   these people are accused of being "cheaters" every year.  i am sure they will have their name on the board this year also.  way to much cheating goes on for me to give them my $20, even though there is the chance of me still catching a monster also.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: smarge42 on Jan 14, 2011, 10:41 AM
does anyone know the conditions off of fish house rd. will be staying at a camp there and most likely be going out on wheelers if the ice is safe enough out of there.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: canman on Jan 14, 2011, 11:20 AM
SS minnow so how much money did you win with that 40 inch pike. splitting 50/50 ??
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 11:32 AM
SS minnow so how much money did you win with that 40 inch pike. splitting 50/50 ??

not a penny.  went right back down the hole!  money isn't worth having a bad reputation on the ice!  i don't even know if it would have placed, but that crap goes down way to much.  1 guy enters and 10 people fish under that one entry.  i don't fish for $, i fish for fun.  and on the 29th im fishing for a new wheeler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 14, 2011, 11:55 AM
not a penny.  went right back down the hole!  money isn't worth having a bad reputation on the ice!  i don't even know if it would have placed, but that crap goes down way to much.  1 guy enters and 10 people fish under that one entry.  i don't fish for $, i fish for fun.  and on the 29th im fishing for a new wheeler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That happened to a friend of mine once 5 or 6 years back.  He caught a 29 1/2 inch walleye and wasn't in the tournament because he didn't realize that it was lake wide.  A couple guys near him offered to enter it and split the money.  Of course he too refused because like you said its not worth losing your reputation but just as important its CHEATING!  I don't know why people have to ruin the fun with cheating in tournies.  Unfortunetly there is really no easy way to police it.
J3W
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2011, 12:23 PM
with the state in a funk with the budget and economy the way it is I can't believe they don't have every Eco in the region and then some come to the challenge. then you would limit some cheating with 20/30 Eco's running around, plus make a few $$ in unreg./ uninsured and the various other mishaps. as long as you play by the rules shouldn't have any problems.  just  my thought, never cheated at a tourney, never been around someone that has cheated so no guilt felt here. ;D


                steve
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: eiderz on Jan 14, 2011, 01:07 PM
Just curious, other than sneaking in a fish caught earlier/elsewhere or entering another guys fish, how do people cheat? Use too many lines, illegal bait? Why can't you fish inside your shanty, what would they get away with? Have done a bunch of icefishing for walleyes but the walleye challenge will be the first icefishing tournament ever for me, again just wondering.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 14, 2011, 01:18 PM
Just curious, other than sneaking in a fish caught earlier/elsewhere or entering another guys fish, how do people cheat? Use too many lines, illegal bait? Why can't you fish inside your shanty, what would they get away with? Have done a bunch of icefishing for walleyes but the walleye challenge will be the first icefishing tournament ever for me, again just wondering.

If its a weight competition shove lead sinkers down the fishes mouth. If its a competition that you can have a frozen fish measured, you can catch it a head of time.  Or my personal favorite, if the fish are to be measured alive, go get the fish measured, come back, hand the fish off to your buddy so he can go get it measured, then you can tie for first and split the first/second prizes. I've not done this but have seen it done enough times that I got sick of contests and won't fish them any more.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 14, 2011, 01:22 PM
Or my personal favorite, if the fish are to be measured alive, go get the fish measured, come back, hand the fish off to your buddy so he can go get it measured, then you can tie for first and split the first/second prizes. I've not done this but have seen it done enough times that I got sick of contests and won't fish them any more.

A lot of tournaments use a shaped hole punch and clip the tail fin.
J3W
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 14, 2011, 01:26 PM
A lot of tournaments use a shaped hole punch and clip the tail fin.
J3W

Not some of the smaller ones though.  :-\
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: eiderz on Jan 14, 2011, 01:44 PM
I've heard of those tricks on open water tournaments with dead fish, but isn't the walleye challenge a live fish only tournament? I guess the clowns could shove a sinker down the throat of a live one. It also says in the rules that they keep and release any fish weighed, so there likely are no re-weighs.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 01:49 PM
If its a competition that you can have a frozen fish measured, you can catch it a head of time. 

the same people that tried to split with my cuz also have a tank to keep em alive for awhile.  the only tournys i get in are the eye challenge and food and fuel tourny.  lou gives away enuf good prizes for the entry to be worth it even with all the cheaters.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 01:52 PM
I've heard of those tricks on open water tournaments with dead fish, but isn't the walleye challenge a live fish only tournament? I guess the clowns could shove a sinker down the throat of a live one. It also says in the rules that they keep and release any fish weighed, so there likely are no re-weighs.
yes it is live only and they do release right at the weigh station.  the way i see the eye challenge, there are 8 hours to win $$ with a fish.  there would have to be a whole lot of cheating going on to not give everyone fishing an honest chance of winning at least one of the hours.
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Post by: eiderz on Jan 14, 2011, 01:54 PM
Yeah, SS, all those prizes is why we're going, not the money. We have no illusions of catching the biggest or most fish, it's our first trip to the lake. With all the lucky draw stuff it keeps a fun day of fishing interesting.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 02:02 PM
Yeah, SS, all those prizes is why we're going, not the money. We have no illusions of catching the biggest or most fish, it's our first trip to the lake. With all the lucky draw stuff it keeps a fun day of fishing interesting.
that's how i look at it too.  i have a better chance of winning the drawing than i do a prize fish,  and i fish the lake every weekend.  hopefully it will not be 15 below zero this year.  last year was brutal
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Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 14, 2011, 02:32 PM
they put the fish in water, so anything in its mouth like sinkers will come out,last year was the coldest day of the year,ur not kidding brutal
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2011, 03:10 PM
the biggest thing with the eye tourney is the cheaters that catch eyes one hour and hold them for another when they will win money. i have seen this done and personally know who they were but how do you prove it. i got 2nd place the first year and was beat out by this jacka**, but i kept my mouth shut b/c i didn't want to have a problems later in life. they had someone checking weights at the station and calling them back via cell phone and turning them in the next hour. needless to say they one 2 hrs in a row and if anyone has info from the tourney 2 years ago you will be able to know who he was.


         steve

p.s. i think they should weight the fish and not publish them until the end. this may eliminate someone checking weights like this.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 03:32 PM
the biggest thing with the eye tourney is the cheaters that catch eyes one hour and hold them for another when they will win money. i have seen this done and personally know who they were but how do you prove it. i got 2nd place the first year and was beat out by this jacka**, but i kept my mouth shut b/c i didn't want to have a problems later in life. they had someone checking weights at the station and calling them back via cell phone and turning them in the next hour. needless to say they one 2 hrs in a row and if anyone has info from the tourney 2 years ago you will be able to know who he was.


         steve

p.s. i think they should weight the fish and not publish them until the end. this may eliminate someone checking weights like this.

  they do not post the weights of the walleye challenge until the hour is up.  they keep it on paper and unless you know the person with the clip board you can not find out.  i weighed in a couple last year, one was in the same hour the 2 biggest fish were caught, any other hour it would have won $$ but i had no idea which is how it should be. 
  the people you are talking about might have someone just hang out at the weigh station and keep their own log because they do weigh them out in front of whoever is there. 
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2011, 03:34 PM
the first year they were pretty lax on giving out info, they told anyone that asked. didn't get any the last 2 years to enter so with that change in mind maybe its better.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 03:37 PM
i will be going out tomorrow until 8pm ish.  hopefully the fog won't roll in like last weekend.  i got lost on the lake on the way home and i only live a half mile from my shanty and also had one of my marker buckets run over that was a foot away from my tip up.  this time i can't even blame the snowmachine rider,  you couldn't see the shanty 10 yards away even with the lantern going.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 03:41 PM
didn't get any the last 2 years to enter so with that change in mind maybe its better.

are you already counting yourself out for this year?  this is only the 3rd yr right? or is my memory as bad as my back?  first yr was limited to 1000 and last yr was jumped up to 1500 entries.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2011, 03:51 PM
guess i tried to add a year in there. my bad. hopefully i can get a secret spot down before the challenge or i will have to hope for door prizes :P


steve
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 04:00 PM
guess i tried to add a year in there. my bad. hopefully i can get a secret spot down before the challenge or i will have to hope for door prizes :P


steve

sometimes crap luck is the way to go as far as secret spots. my secret spot is only producing 16 inchers and under, hopefully they put on some weight in the next 2 weeks.  took me over an hour to find my bucket marking my honey hole, damn snow!
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 14, 2011, 05:03 PM
Think I am going to head out tomorrow for a early morning run, probably like 6:00am-10:00am.  The guys I fish with are heading up north for the day but I can't go because I have my niece's b-day party at 1:30pm.  If anyone wants to fish the morning run together shoot me a PM.
J3W
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2011, 05:12 PM
would love to j3m but i got my eyes on a pop-up/ soon to shanty i have to go look at tomorrow morning.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 14, 2011, 06:32 PM
Think I am going to head out tomorrow for a early morning run, probably like 6:00am-10:00am.  The guys I fish with are heading up north for the day but I can't go because I have my niece's b-day party at 1:30pm.  If anyone wants to fish the morning run together shoot me a PM.
J3W

ganna be a cold one out there in the am.  we are wimping out until 11ish and waiting for the sun to come up and fish till 8ish if i have enuf wood to keep the fire going.
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:25 PM
wondering what size minnows you guys that are catching waleyes on tipups are useing? i have been useing smalls on the lakes around me and getting perch but thinking i should go up a size when we go to the sac next weekend
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 15, 2011, 02:48 AM
heading the the shack this am 4 try the new spot marked alot of fish there when we moved
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Post by: OGGYDOGGY on Jan 15, 2011, 08:18 AM
i'll be out there, not getting in the tourny though.  probably stay saturday till sunday, i'm bringing my fire pit with me!  last year my cousin caught a 40" pike and was not in the tourny and had someone fishing next to us offer to enter it in their name and split any winnings 50/50.  you couldn't pay us enuf to associate our names with this group.   these people are accused of being "cheaters" every year.  i am sure they will have their name on the board this year also.  way to much cheating goes on for me to give them my $20, even though there is the chance of me still catching a monster also.
Amen to that .I still get in on the hopes that I can win legally or just win a prize, and why does it seem that all the drunks win the wheelers and sleds ? LOL :'( Oh and I hope no river walleyes show up, The cheaters are very tricky and will do anything to win $$ , takes all the fun out of it.Cant they tell the diff. somehow between river eyes and sac. lake eyes?
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 15, 2011, 09:27 AM
Amen to that .I still get in on the hopes that I can win legally or just win a prize, and why does it seem that all the drunks win the wheelers and sleds ? LOL :'( Oh and I hope no river walleyes show up, The cheaters are very tricky and will do anything to win $$ , takes all the fun out of it.Cant they tell the diff. somehow between river eyes and sac. lake eyes?

lou had that prob a few years back with a river eye.  wouldn't put it in his contest.  it was yellow and slimy, definetly not a sacandaga eye.  he also had a problem a couple years ago with someone entering a frozen fish even though the temps never went below 40 degrees that weekend.  i'm thinking of getting drunk off my rocker this year so i can win a wheeler!  that does seem to be the secret.  and you are right, you still have a chance to catch one to beat the cheaters, they have to catch a big one first to be able to cheat with!
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 15, 2011, 09:44 AM
don't forget to take your truck out on the ice and get it stuck and burn the tranny out of it like the guy the first year. ::)
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 15, 2011, 12:33 PM
he also had a problem a couple years ago with someone entering a frozen fish even though the temps never went below 40 degrees that weekend. 

I hate to beat a dead horse but I believe that Lou later realized he made a mistake with this "frozen fish" thing and paid the guy his $600 after sitting down and having a conversation with him.  The fish was not frozen like some people report.  Some of the scales had froze according to the scale sample thatwas reportedly done.  The people who only fished during the day claim the temp never got below freezing but if you fished during the night Friday night you would know that the temp. was well below freezing on the north end of the lake.  The guy entered it Saturday late morning.  I saw the fish Saturday morning before he entered it and I am not a biologist but no red flags went off in my head when I saw it.  My opinion knowing the guy who entered it from fishing near him on several occasions is that it was a legal fish and a set of unfortunate circumstances.  I think Lou was totally trying to do the right thing but may have made a mistake on this one.
J3W
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 15, 2011, 06:16 PM
he also had a problem a couple years ago with someone entering a frozen fish even though the temps never went below 40 degrees that weekend. 

I hate to beat a dead horse but I believe that Lou later realized he made a mistake with this "frozen fish" thing and paid the guy his $600 after sitting down and having a conversation with him.  The fish was not frozen like some people report.  Some of the scales had froze according to the scale sample thatwas reportedly done.  The people who only fished during the day claim the temp never got below freezing but if you fished during the night Friday night you would know that the temp. was well below freezing on the north end of the lake.  The guy entered it Saturday late morning.  I saw the fish Saturday morning before he entered it and I am not a biologist but no red flags went off in my head when I saw it.  My opinion knowing the guy who entered it from fishing near him on several occasions is that it was a legal fish and a set of unfortunate circumstances.  I think Lou was totally trying to do the right thing but may have made a mistake on this one.
J3W

not what happened at all.  Lou met him at a dunkin donuts and gave him his $20 entry fee back.  Lou said the fish made the frozen crackling noise when he laid it flat on the tape measure, said it was frozen on the inside and already thawed a little on the out.  he actually sent scales to some lab to have them tested somehow to see if it had been frozen and came back to be true.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 15, 2011, 06:28 PM
Minnow, that is exactly what I remember about that incident. Anyone that doesn't believe it to be that way should go directly to Lou and get it right from the source.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 16, 2011, 07:02 AM
fished 5 guys yesterday from 12-5 in white out conditions again,  caught one pike around 20ish, and one eye at 17 1/2", one other dropped flag.  tough getting around with the wheeler with the snow texture, hopefully the storm on tuesday will be wet snow and will pack down the snowmachine trails.
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 16, 2011, 07:30 AM
not what happened at all.  Lou met him at a dunkin donuts and gave him his $20 entry fee back.  Lou said the fish made the frozen crackling noise when he laid it flat on the tape measure, said it was frozen on the inside and already thawed a little on the out.  he actually sent scales to some lab to have them tested somehow to see if it had been frozen and came back to be true.

So he didn't pay him first place money?  I could have swore that I heard that he did. Maybe not. 
J3W
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 16, 2011, 08:48 AM
So he didn't pay him first place money?  I could have swore that I heard that he did. Maybe not. 
J3W
nope.  he gave the $20 back and they are no longer allowed to enter the fuel and food tourny anymore.  Lou said he thought they were setting him up because he met the guy somewhere and thought he would have his buddies with him so Lou made sure to pack a little something under his coat.  he said the guy was good about the situation and was on his way.  no first place $ to that cheater!
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 16, 2011, 05:35 PM
i've known lou and his family for 25+ he is no lair or cheater. he offered the man his $$ but only after he wanted to test the fish and if it was found to be a good and he won. lou would at his cost contact all locally paper and report the results. and pay the man his $$. that man was told this at dd and that same man told lou, " never mind it's not worth it." i guess he didn't think he would run into someone of lou's nature. it's just good to know there are still some good people out there that aren't afraid of digging for the truth. even at there our cost.
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 18, 2011, 08:49 AM
gona be fun gettin to the shantys now
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 18, 2011, 09:36 AM
gona be fun gettin to the shantys now

i have been plowing a path to my shanty after every storm.  the wind drifts are the worst part, i was just out yesterday plowing out my paths for my tip ups.  there is alot of slush around the old holes which makes it worse.  looks like i'll be out there tomorrow also.  going to be tough to get to the way stations with the wheelers.
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 18, 2011, 09:38 AM
how thick is the ice? heading out this weekend for the first time on this lake.
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 18, 2011, 09:58 AM
how thick is the ice? heading out this weekend for the first time on this lake.
I measured 10-11" of black ice yesterday.  I fished from 12-6 and landed 2 eyes, 18 1/2" and 15 1/2".
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 18, 2011, 10:01 AM
thanks for the  info ssminnow maybe we will see you out there. we will be fishing around the boat club on saterday then up to fish house saterday night and sunday. good luck and tight lines
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 18, 2011, 10:09 AM
thanks for the  info ssminnow maybe we will see you out there. we will be fishing around the boat club on saterday then up to fish house saterday night and sunday. good luck and tight lines
good luck, i'll be out there but not in the tourny.  to many cheaters and to hard to travel the lake with all this snow to get to the station.  hopefully i don't catch a 10 pounder so i don't have to kick myself in the ass!
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 18, 2011, 12:59 PM
How much snow is on the lake? 
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Post by: Adirondackhunter on Jan 18, 2011, 01:08 PM
about 16" I think.

I had some slush on the south end by mayfield too
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Post by: IceLabrador on Jan 18, 2011, 02:19 PM
Okay for a machine.....would like to bring the snowmobile this weekend....fishing the Great Sac for the first time.....have a relative who owns a camp off of paradise point road.....any info would be great !  thanks...  tightlines !
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Post by: SSminnow on Jan 18, 2011, 02:36 PM
Okay for a machine.....would like to bring the snowmobile this weekend....fishing the Great Sac for the first time.....have a relative who owns a camp off of paradise point road.....any info would be great !  thanks...  tightlines !
snowmachine will be fine. there are alot of trails packed down already.  we only got a few inches today and with this rain it will pack down even better.  it is tough getting around with the wheeler.  be safe and try to stay on main trails until you find a spot because the lake has alot of unsafe spots/ice and pressure ridges.   i fished saturday and my 10" holes where still open on monday after below zero nights from the snowdrifts insulating them.  pressure ridges scare me for that reason.
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Post by: adirondackrick on Jan 18, 2011, 05:18 PM
They have lowered the lake level two feet in 7days. I think that is why there is so much slush and so many pressure ridges. :-\ :tipup:
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Post by: jroose1045 on Jan 18, 2011, 05:39 PM
I have a camp in North Broadalbin, right off Fish House. I haven't been up yet. Are there wheelers and such up there yet? My buddies are nervous because of all that goes on with the water. I remember last year there were little planes landing on the ice.
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 18, 2011, 06:52 PM
with the water being lowered 2 ft and the pressure ridges how safe is the ice for walking and or wheelers?
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Post by: CntFishw/outVex on Jan 18, 2011, 07:00 PM
It all depends where you go.  Where there are beaten down trails is where the locals go and mostly the safest.  But yes there have been full size trucks out there over the weekend so there is plenty of ice.
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Post by: matthewwood25 on Jan 18, 2011, 09:00 PM
i will be out there somewhere only have the wheeler so hopefuly i can find some packed trails
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Post by: Reel_Force on Jan 18, 2011, 10:02 PM
3 weeks ago, out Broadalbin Launch there was a permy shanty out in the middle - quads and sleds were all across the lake...
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Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 19, 2011, 04:25 PM
the shanty is ours it been out for 3 weeks now,sleds and wheelers every where, slush is terrible to the frame on buddy's wheeler. snowmobile recomended going is tough on wheelers stay on trails and hope for the best with the wheelers..
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 20, 2011, 03:56 PM
going out tonight hope its good before the storm usally is
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Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 20, 2011, 05:32 PM
wheelers were useless tonight had to be towed off lake bt snowmobile slush to the frame out of broadalbin..not good we broke a trail with snowmobile this morning and it drifted in and we got stuck every 5 feet..Just pushing snow lets hope it hardens up..
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Post by: ratdog on Jan 21, 2011, 05:09 AM
also couldmt get out to shack snow shoes for me i love to shoe also dont forget a shovel
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Post by: eye doc on Jan 21, 2011, 05:19 AM
hopefully it will freeze up this weekend.   i am going to try to make it out today just to check the conditions.
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Post by: smelt on Jan 21, 2011, 06:47 AM
My kid is out on the Mayfield side by Lakeside Dr. as I write this (7:45 am). Says the slush is frezzing up pretty good. Hopefully the real cold weather this weekend will take care of it. Been using snowmachines mostly since the snow. Up till then the wheelies. Still about 11-12 inches. Trails going to the lake are beat. Fluffy snow, with not a lot of base.
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 21, 2011, 06:59 PM
who's in the turnament's this weekend? finally made it out to where im staying for the weekend and cant wait to hit the ice in the morning. we will be off of scout island look for the 2 man frabil and homemade tipdowns.
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Post by: tomsoup on Jan 21, 2011, 08:33 PM
We're still heading up for the Fishhouse Tournament. 4 guys, 2 quads and a lot of gear. Hope the snow/slush aren't going to eliminate us from using the quads. Any reports from the Fishouse area would be appreciated.
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Post by: smarge42 on Jan 21, 2011, 08:37 PM
lots of snow wheelers haveing a hard time
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Post by: eye doc on Jan 22, 2011, 06:17 AM
unless the snowmachines were out heavy last night the wheeler is ganna be alot of work.  if the trails got packed last night they might have frozen up with these nasty temps.  i was at lanzis last night and larry said they were swamped last friday with sleds so my hopes are up.
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Post by: pgachef on Jan 22, 2011, 09:19 AM
We're still heading up for the Fishhouse Tournament. 4 guys, 2 quads and a lot of gear. Hope the snow/slush aren't going to eliminate us from using the quads. Any reports from the Fishouse area would be appreciated. If you could would you post how you made it around with the quads.Thurs. I went to lake Lauterdale with the quad.It was the worst day I have ever seen on the ice.15IN snow then 8in water on top of ice .It sucked!and so did the fishing. Thanks
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 22, 2011, 09:42 AM
Just talked to a guy that came off the lake...it is not easy going...12/14" of snow plus 4/5" of slush...trails that were open the last few days are setting up with the cold weather, but off the trails with quads is rough going...hunts2long
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Post by: eye doc on Jan 22, 2011, 01:40 PM
there is no getting around on the wheelers.  there is no base to the trails if you can even find them.  it would be easier to walk.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 22, 2011, 08:48 PM
there is no getting around on the wheelers.  there is no base to the trails if you can even find them.  it would be easier to walk.

I had no problems... no wheels, tracks!
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Post by: tomsoup on Jan 23, 2011, 01:27 PM
Absolutely horrible ice/slush surface on Saturday at Fishhouse Corners, no going for quads.Extremely difficult to walk and pull sleds loaded with all the gear that we wish would've been on the quads... and no flags. Still, we'll be back.
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 24, 2011, 07:43 AM
was out on sun. tried pulling the shanty out. didn't go to well. needed 2 sleds to pull not just one. shanty will be dry docked this yr and will use protable. guys using wheelers stay on the good trails. get off and you may have some hard times. if you got a sled you'll be better off. luck to all.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 24, 2011, 12:52 PM
I had no problems... no wheels, tracks!

The only problem I had late Sat. was moisture getting into the carb and choking me out. The tracks on my ATV work so well that I went where I probably shouldn't have (slush, deep snow) which apparently created the moisture problem. I was the only ATV out any distance. Saw one near the shore. The moisture problem left me walking to get assistance. Boy! It is a LOOOOOOOONG walk from the islands to shore and back!!! I guess I'm headed to the dealer tomorrow to get a snorkel installed to solve that problem. Then, I should be unstoppable!
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Post by: trapper330 on Jan 24, 2011, 10:48 PM
  Tough going with wheelers. Caught 4 pike,2 walleyes, and 1 bass off of North Hampton campsite on Sunday. The Chartruse and Orange colored Pike Master master harness with large shiners was the ticket.  Dave from Dave's Bait and Tackle tells it like it is. I didn't catch anything on any of my other tip ups without the Pike master harness. That color just works the best on the Sac !  Use your sleds or you could be pushing your wheelers down the ice if you get off of the trails. !!
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Post by: A7xMachz on Jan 26, 2011, 06:57 PM
Don't even try taking a quad out there....wasting your time
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Post by: aj454 on Jan 27, 2011, 09:17 AM
Don't even try taking a quad out there....wasting your time
A7 how bad is it?? I'm in the contest Saturday and the quad is all i got. gonna have to bring it. Will i be alright if i stay on the trails???
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Post by: Snowrd on Jan 27, 2011, 05:14 PM
The 4 wheelers are going but they have to stay on the trails.
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Post by: The SPA on Jan 27, 2011, 05:49 PM
Is that Tournament both days this weekend or just Saturday?  Thanks.
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Jan 27, 2011, 07:03 PM
Just Saturday 7am-3pm.
J3W
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Post by: mlake4 on Jan 31, 2011, 04:42 PM
anybody else plan on fishing ross's bait shop tourney??
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Post by: sacandagakid on Jan 31, 2011, 04:52 PM
my crew will be there
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Post by: mlake4 on Jan 31, 2011, 04:57 PM
yeh we'll be by yacht club island, do you kno how many people have entered yet?
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 05, 2011, 04:01 AM
it says its gona be a good day to fish
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 05, 2011, 08:51 PM
yeh this saturday was a good day i caught the 1st place and 3rd place walleye in the contest @) 250 bucks
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Feb 05, 2011, 11:45 PM
Congrats, How big were they?  How many total keepers did your group get?
J3W
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Post by: sacandagakid on Feb 06, 2011, 06:15 AM
Hardwaterfisher took third place perch for our group..Not many people out, oh well beaver is an @$$ hole any ways.
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Post by: HardWaterFisher on Feb 06, 2011, 06:18 AM
thought the kid was fishing today
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Post by: Johnny3Walleye on Feb 06, 2011, 09:16 PM
Hardwaterfisher took third place perch for our group..Not many people out, oh well beaver is an @$$ hole any ways.

Not the first time I have heard someone with that opinion.
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Post by: smelt on Feb 08, 2011, 03:45 PM
yeh this saturday was a good day i caught the 1st place and 3rd place walleye in the contest @) 250 bucks
Yeah, and I heard you spent all $250 at the Grill!! At least my kid looked like you did when I saw him the next morning!!
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Post by: vicegripkiller on Feb 08, 2011, 04:25 PM
mlake4 has never been to the grill
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 09, 2011, 09:15 AM
Yeah, and I heard you spent all $250 at the Grill!! At least my kid looked like you did when I saw him the next morning!!

yeh just about all of the money went to the grill, we were pretty shot, haha
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 09, 2011, 01:36 PM
i know when the fishin will be good just ask what days i have to work lol. was at my shack today broke trail with machine  this cold should stiffin the lake up good i didnt hit to much slush and didnt see much as i took  a slow ride down the lake saw1 guy with a wheeler and he seemed to be movin along good.  cold beer and tight lines that 50 in pike is in there someware  :icefish:
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Post by: matthewwood25 on Feb 12, 2011, 01:51 AM
whos fishen the reids fishing context on sat the 19th also has anyone know anyone that caught any of those tagged walleyes yet
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 12, 2011, 05:33 PM
wat tagged walleye???? do u mean trout???
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Post by: sacandagakid on Feb 13, 2011, 06:05 AM
Haven't heard of a single one caught, I personally watched beaver tagging them a couple of years back so i know they're there.
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Post by: matthewwood25 on Feb 14, 2011, 08:25 AM
they put tagged walleye in there if you catch one during food n fuel contest theres a bonus of 300 dollars i heard
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 14, 2011, 09:54 AM
i heard of the trout being tagged, but i didnt now they tagged some walleye too :o, that would be a nice bonus to catch a tagged one..
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 14, 2011, 03:14 PM
a little rain a thaw to get rid of some snow the lake should be good from now on i hope pray to the fish gods :o
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 14, 2011, 05:12 PM
i think its gunna be more of a mess now
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 15, 2011, 08:26 PM
fished today great conditions no prob. getting around at all. lake gave up a nice brown today. but did have to jack the shack up hope to be the last lol :bow:
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 16, 2011, 04:03 AM
rode by a couple shacks out there that need to be jacked up some where right down in the ice id get out there and check them guys maybe with the warm spell comin you can get them out good luck.
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 16, 2011, 07:37 AM
going out in a little while, to fish and get the shacks moved, lets see how good this works out
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Post by: vicegripkiller on Feb 16, 2011, 07:45 AM
good luck mlake
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Post by: sacandagakid on Feb 16, 2011, 02:09 PM
pretty solid around us, one slush spot behind us
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Post by: matthewwood25 on Feb 16, 2011, 07:33 PM
lets see what happens after friday with the 50 degree temps coming i hope friday night will lock it up again
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Post by: trapper330 on Feb 16, 2011, 10:00 PM
 I jacked my shack up on Sunday and I will tell you what I am glad I did because I chopped ice for three hours to get at it ! A small pump jack sure comes in handy. The slush and soft spots should start to settle down as long as we don't get another storm right away.
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 17, 2011, 04:12 AM
alot of shacks are in rough shape out there
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 17, 2011, 07:30 AM
we chizzled for about 2 hours yesterday freeing a shack up
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Post by: Snowrd on Feb 17, 2011, 05:34 PM
anybody moving any shacks? mine is jacked up now.
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Post by: tomsoup on Feb 17, 2011, 06:31 PM
Is it OK for Quads yet?
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 17, 2011, 06:58 PM
yeh u can use quads out there, it was hard as a rock on wed, theres no snow on it
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Post by: ratdog on Feb 18, 2011, 06:46 PM
lots of water on the ice 1 shack in off hudson black river can only see the top
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 18, 2011, 10:17 PM
it went through???, wow theres 2 feet of ice by our shacks
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Post by: vicegripkiller on Feb 18, 2011, 10:44 PM
theres been a few through this year
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Post by: lockdown199 on Feb 19, 2011, 08:27 PM
my anchore ropes broke shack went 15 ft till the trailer tounge dug in lol .wind blew so hard i almost froze to death.
How was the catch today?
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Post by: mlake4 on Feb 19, 2011, 09:12 PM
my buddy caught a 24 inch brown trout, real nice fish
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Post by: tomsoup on Feb 21, 2011, 02:22 PM
Quads are out and about between the Towns of Day and Edinburg, looks like nice riding.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 22, 2015, 09:20 AM
75th anniversary for record pike  ..
  https://www.facebook.com/197681430254022/videos/vb.197681430254022/994467793908711/?type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/197681430254022/videos/vb.197681430254022/994467793908711/?type=2&theater)
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 22, 2015, 10:51 AM
I may tow my boat out there Saturday...
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Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Dec 22, 2015, 11:51 AM
there is some BIG pike in great sacandaga,in-laws had a camp on it
in the 40's,50's,and 60's fished it a lot
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 22, 2015, 02:23 PM
Good luck finding a place to launch a boat on a trailer. Small boat should be ok...h2l
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 22, 2015, 02:28 PM
Good luck finding a place to launch a boat on a trailer. Small boat should be ok...h2l

19'6 Alumacraft, roller trailer...only need about 2 feet to get her off and on.  Let me know if you think that is an issue and Ill save myself the 6 hour round trip.
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Post by: hindes on Dec 22, 2015, 06:28 PM
Rode around the whole lake today,and found that the state launch in the town of day,you probably could get a small boat off the the trailer....bumbs me out that there is no where to get on
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 22, 2015, 06:50 PM
Drawdown I assume?  That is a shame...I really want to take a ride up Saturday.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Dec 22, 2015, 06:52 PM
Low a group of us may be headed that way soon
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Post by: masoneddie on Dec 23, 2015, 03:38 AM
Thanks for sharing that Raquette.... :thumbsup:
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Post by: piscesman on Dec 24, 2015, 03:06 PM
You could launch at Broadalbin or Town of Day Launch. I talked to a gentleman about 7 years ago that had information on that record pike. He was telling me that the guy actually caught it from the Alcove Res instead of Sacandaga. They were very close friends in every sense of the word. Since fishing was prohibited in Alcove they decided to say Sacandaga. No testing of scales or meat was done in those days so not much evidence was expected to verify the fish. I know I will be castrated but you would wish you were present during that conversation. Happy Holidays.............. ..
      Kim  :tipup:  :tipup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :thumbsup:
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Post by: xxxbeer247 on Dec 25, 2015, 09:44 AM
I wouldn't doubt that information picesman. That alcove res probably hold every state record fish in it as we speak today. Friend of mine used to work for the city of Albany maintenance and he would have to regularly visit the alcove to check the dam and other miscellaneous things and he has told me that some of the pike he saw along the shores looked like nessy in the water as they would turn and swim away!
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Post by: Ghostchef44 on Dec 27, 2015, 05:54 PM
Hey fellas what do you guys think of what's gonna happen to the walleye challenge this year.. This weather sucks lol ..
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 27, 2015, 06:24 PM
Not looking like its going to happen..
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Post by: octanehi5 on Dec 28, 2015, 06:57 AM
Cold air is coming ,have faith
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Post by: ship of fools on Dec 28, 2015, 07:30 AM
I wouldn't doubt that information picesman. That alcove res probably hold every state record fish in it as we speak today. Friend of mine used to work for the city of Albany maintenance and he would have to regularly visit the alcove to check the dam and other miscellaneous things and he has told me that some of the pike he saw along the shores looked like nessy in the water as they would turn and swim away!

There is a guy on here who came on asking how to use tipups a couple of years ago .....  a few days later he came back and posted pics of a killer day of fishing with good size pike and walleye. I know for a fact he snuck onto the Alcove and caught them there.

Too bad they don't treat it like the Tomhannock and let you fish it after you buy a permit.
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Post by: hot tuna on Dec 28, 2015, 01:14 PM
It is being fished ship , you know it and I know it . Maybe not so much on hardwater but surly in open.
With that said given that fact , just imagine what it would look like if they opened it up and how quickly it would get pilliaged and become just another lake .
Maybe your right , a limited season by permit only but man it would look like a zoo out there .
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Dec 28, 2015, 08:21 PM
The lake will be fishable, but whether or not they measure enough ice at sinclair point to let the tourney run is a question mark.
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Post by: masoneddie on Dec 29, 2015, 03:47 AM
Piscesman, thanks for sharing that info., never heard that before!
Ship...back in the early 80's they actually gave out permits to hunt at the Alcove Reservoir (small game only, no waterfowl), but you were not permitted to hunt anywhere near the water. After seeing what the people have done and continue to do fishing the Basic Reservoir by permit, I highly doubt we'll ever see the day it opens at the Alcove.....but anything is possible, right?
Best of luck to everyone with the tournament this year....hope we get a good cold front soon to lock it up!
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 30, 2015, 10:25 AM
I'd be willing to bet we'll have safe ice for the challenge,the bay's we're frozen this morning and there's some little ice bergs floatin around.it wont be long before we can fish it
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 01, 2016, 08:47 AM
I can see a guy just below the house fishing right now. He is in a kayak...h2l
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Post by: snelly on Jan 02, 2016, 06:10 AM
the way the long range weather looks we will be fishing in the contest. if it freezes soon and we don't get a lot of snow. should make a lot of ice pretty quick. just my opinion. only mother nature knows for sure
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Post by: piscesman on Jan 02, 2016, 08:09 AM
I can't see how the Sacandaga will be ready in 3 weeks. Above freezing during the say this week. The bays maybe. Remember the ice should be a uniform 8" - 12" before they would have the tournament. Don't need people and machines falling through and possibly dying. I know at several tournys I have been to they wanted 12" of ice. With 1750 fisherman and possibly more in the other tourney plus regular ice fishing it will be a zoo out there. Good Luck and stay dry...........
      Kim    :tipup:
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 02, 2016, 10:06 AM
   https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=++Great+Sacandaga+Lake+ny+weather (https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=++Great+Sacandaga+Lake+ny+weather)
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 02, 2016, 02:07 PM
I have to say after fishing this tourney for 7 yrs. in no way are there 1750 people fishing maybe half. with 4 weeks to go it should be fishable come the tourney
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 02, 2016, 02:16 PM
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 03, 2016, 06:09 AM
Anyone know: did the tags go out yet for the Walleye Challenge?
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 03, 2016, 06:51 AM
Last I heard they will be mailed to you if you payed to have them sent this month or they can be picked up at fuel&food
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 03, 2016, 07:40 AM
Picked mine up yesterday!  :tipup:
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 03, 2016, 07:49 AM
I'd rather fish the tourny but if it is cancelled.... there will be one hell of a party!
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Post by: snelly on Jan 03, 2016, 08:36 AM
just got mine
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 03, 2016, 11:11 AM
Whats up with the rules,it looks like they missed the state regs, I thought it was seven in total?
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 03, 2016, 12:21 PM
Last I heard they will be mailed to you if you payed to have them sent this month or they can be picked up at fuel&food

Yup. That's why I asked if they went out yet. I paid for mailing.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 03, 2016, 12:23 PM
Whats up with the rules,it looks like they missed the state regs, I thought it was seven in total?

Yup. I mailed Lou about that. He goofed. It is 7 lines of any kind. They must have just used the same form from previous years and missed that detail.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 03, 2016, 05:09 PM
thanks for checking
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 04, 2016, 12:13 PM
Not looking good... Drove around the lake today on rt. 30 side and everything is wide open
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 04, 2016, 02:24 PM
a watched pot never boils
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 04, 2016, 04:08 PM
a watched pot never boils
I know... Cant help myself though lol
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 04, 2016, 04:23 PM
It will skim over on this end tonight, but rain forecast for Fri/Sat...h2l
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 04, 2016, 06:42 PM
it is cold nuff but with wind the waves will keep things open..still in it to win it though. see everyone at the party.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 05, 2016, 06:42 AM
web cams show that it appears to be froze over.........
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 05, 2016, 05:13 PM
web cam at lanzy's shows frozen over
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 05, 2016, 06:46 PM
Well it finally happened last night,the lake froze as far as I can see from the batchellerville bridge.I checked this evening and I am happy to say there's over an inch,I don't think it's going anywhere.the best time of year has finally begun
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 05, 2016, 06:52 PM
Heard that mid lake in front on Lanzis is still open water, I would bet it will freeze over tonight though.
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Post by: ADKBIGBEN on Jan 06, 2016, 01:03 AM
Walked out a little ways in a bay had about 2 inches of ice...its coming ladies and gentlemen...good luck to u all
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Post by: ICE LUNATIC on Jan 06, 2016, 07:01 PM
Hopefully very soon!!!
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 06, 2016, 07:11 PM
Awesome, I want to chase some of those teeth!
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 08, 2016, 10:20 AM
I finally got out last night,3 or so inches of beautiful black ice,the best time of the year is finally here!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 08, 2016, 10:46 AM
I am new to IS, interested in the Walleye Tourney but heard that it often sells out. Is there a limit on the number of people who can enter?
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Post by: snelly on Jan 08, 2016, 10:49 AM
1750 sold out may not happen anyway

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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 08, 2016, 10:52 AM
thanks for the info. this weekend's weather will certainly go a long way in determining whether it happens or not
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 08, 2016, 08:42 PM
We need 9" off sinclair point by the 18th or no challenge.... Fingers crossed.... And toes!
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Post by: snelly on Jan 09, 2016, 06:06 AM
I think everyone should say a prayer to the ice gods that what we have makes it through the next 48hrs. then maybe we got a shot :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 09, 2016, 06:18 AM
why by the 18th that's 12 days before the tourney.with the weather coming after sunday night,with a little positive energy it will be ready
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 09, 2016, 06:39 AM
why by the 18th that's 12 days before the tourney.with the weather coming after sunday night,with a little positive energy it will be ready
I spoke to Lou from fuel-n-food yesterday and he said, a lot of people come from out of town so it's enough of a heads up. The reason for measuring 9" off sinclair point, leads to the conclusion there will be about 11-12" of ice just about everywhere else on the lake.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 09, 2016, 06:52 AM
I was just checking long range forecast,after sunday it will be below freezing for more than a week
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 09, 2016, 07:07 AM
You are 100% right, that is going to help a lot. Constant ice making
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Post by: ADK Tank on Jan 09, 2016, 08:00 AM
Was on 5" last night on the south end of the lake, only 1 keeper eye.
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Post by: d36344 on Jan 09, 2016, 09:17 AM
Does anyone know if the ice thickness applies to the GSLFF tourney?  Or will that go on regardless?

Thanks.
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Post by: headjigger on Jan 09, 2016, 10:51 AM
What is the alcove res.?? Is that over where the dam is? I have never heard of it before!
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 09, 2016, 12:04 PM
Does anyone know if the ice thickness applies to the GSLFF tourney?  Or will that go on regardless?

Thanks.

hasto be a minimum of 9".
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 09, 2016, 12:04 PM
What is the alcove res.?? Is that over where the dam is? I have never heard of it before!
Not on sacandaga
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 09, 2016, 03:01 PM
I'm headed up to the great sacandaga lake the weekend of the 22nd, does anyone know of any local places where I can lodge ? I'll be with around 2-5 people. Im looking for a cabin, house on the water, cottage, maybe a local motel near the lake, we don't need much just need a shower stove and a couple
Beds. We are also looking to target northern pike. We normally just use large shiners, creek chubs, or suckers. Anyone have any info on pike fishing up there too ?? Sorry asking a lot traveling almost 5 hours and want a heads up with gettin on some fish. Thanks in advance !!
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Post by: flyfish413 on Jan 09, 2016, 06:17 PM
I'm headed up to the great sacandaga lake the weekend of the 22nd, does anyone know of any local places where I can lodge ? I'll be with around 2-5 people. Im looking for a cabin, house on the water, cottage, maybe a local motel near the lake, we don't need much just need a shower stove and a couple
Beds. We are also looking to target northern pike. We normally just use large shiners, creek chubs, or suckers. Anyone have any info on pike fishing up there too ?? Sorry asking a lot traveling almost 5 hours and want a heads up with gettin on some fish. Thanks in advance !!

Hey Cody, I'm heading there the 17th and 18th so I've been looking too. There's the Flip Inn in northville right by the water 90 bucks for a double very close to Daves bait and Blue Moon motel in Broadalbin about 10 min south of the lake 75 cash for a double. Basic accommodations. There's nicer places but they are further away. Two bait shops on the west shore too.

As for pike, I'm going in pretty blind but I've read almost every sacandaga thread in this site. Lots of info on here, pretty much find structure and you'll find fish. I guess there's a bunch of stump fields but I haven't been able to pinpoint locations yet but I'm working on it.
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 09, 2016, 06:22 PM
I'm pretty much right where your at lol. I called flip but they didn't answer gonna call the other 2 places tomorrow. I read just about every thread on here too lol. I called Dave's bait shop and he said when I came in he would give me all the info we need.
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Post by: flyfish413 on Jan 09, 2016, 07:19 PM
Yup that's pretty much what he told me too. Good luck man, I'll report back if I see or hear of anything interesting once I get up there. We will try to save you guys a few 40's too haha.
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 09, 2016, 07:48 PM
Thanks brother
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 09, 2016, 08:28 PM
Your allowed 7 til ups at sacandaga lake ?
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Post by: northernnyice on Jan 09, 2016, 08:30 PM
7 lines any combination now, in ny. so you can use 7 tip ups if you wish
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 09, 2016, 08:33 PM
That's in all NY??
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 09, 2016, 09:13 PM
That's in all NY??
Statewide
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 09, 2016, 10:06 PM
What is the alcove res.?? Is that over where the dam is? I have never heard of it before!

The Alcove Res. is no where near the Sacandaga Res. It is in southern Albany county, I believe. Sac Res is in Saratoga and Fulton Counties.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 09, 2016, 10:10 PM
That's in all NY??

Yup, 7 lines of ANY kind, in all of NY, except Lake Champlain. There it is still 15 lines, but now of any kind.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 10, 2016, 02:35 PM
Got buddies out now by grand view marine. Lake is glass and 4"
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 10, 2016, 03:14 PM
They catchin any walleyes out off of grandview marina..kinda wet today isn't it?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 10, 2016, 03:27 PM
Went out this afternoon to check ice and fish for awhile. Nothing yet.
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Post by: Harper on Jan 10, 2016, 03:38 PM
Did the ice survive all this rain?
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Post by: flyfish413 on Jan 10, 2016, 03:38 PM
Went out this afternoon to check ice and fish for awhile. Nothing yet.

How much rain came through? Did it seem like a big setback?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 10, 2016, 03:46 PM
An inch of rain..  All the creeks are running good right now.....
All the lakes will be rising the next day during freezing temps....   With snow possible...    :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 10, 2016, 08:18 PM
We got a inch of rain, 2 days of warm temperatures and the wind is crazy out there right now, and for the next 4 days. The wind for the next few days dont get under 15mph.

with the soft ice and the wind, things dont look good...
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 10, 2016, 08:26 PM
do you think by january 22nd the whole lake will be safe to fish??
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 10, 2016, 08:29 PM
had friends fish it this afternoon/evening. 3.5-4" hard, clear, black ice. shorelines were good yet. as long as the wind hasn't broken anything open the cold that's coming should only build from here on out
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 10, 2016, 08:35 PM
do you think by january 22nd the whole lake will be safe to fish??
Temps are supposed to drop so maybe, but its not looking good for tourny
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 10, 2016, 08:39 PM
this year sucks for ice..... I can live without the snow but WE NEED ICE!!!!!!  :tipup:
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 10, 2016, 08:55 PM
This is the best winter we have had in a long time!
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 10, 2016, 09:03 PM
This is the best winter we have had in a long time!
I see you can live without the snow as well lol
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 10, 2016, 09:04 PM
rackaholics you think sacandaga is where i should go for pike ?
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 10, 2016, 09:16 PM
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There are pike there, big ones. You should be able to hook up with one. There are also smaller lakes nearby Sac. with large pike as well.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 11, 2016, 06:21 AM
I see you can live without the snow as well lol

You bet!
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Post by: RPudney on Jan 11, 2016, 06:42 AM
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There are pike there, big ones. You should be able to hook up with one. There are also smaller lakes nearby Sac. with large pike as well.
Ain't no pike in that lake..........  :whistle:
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Post by: Ghostchef44 on Jan 11, 2016, 07:16 AM
What's the ice situation on dogga as of this am?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 11, 2016, 07:20 AM
see reports/conditions. wind ripped middle of main lake open........
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 11, 2016, 07:52 AM
Open water around the edge and lots of water running in front of the house. Very windy. Lake has come up 4/5 inches..h2l
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 11, 2016, 12:05 PM
It looks like you guys are some reputable fisherman, I just need an honest answer before I burn a vacation day spend almost 500$ and 3 days of my time. I'm coming from Philadelphia Pennsylvania to target pike. I got my mind on the great sacandaga lake but from a lot of stuff I'm hearing is it is a really slow lake but you do have the chance to catch a fish of a lifetime. I'm looking to have a good time chase some flags and have a shot at a decent sized pike. the Sac is a 4 hour drive from my home. If you guys were in my position do you have an opinion on what lake I should fish? I dunno if it will be worth it to spend all my Time and money going to sacandaga and coming home skunked that would really stink. I don't live up there so I really don't have the time to put into fishing the lake. Just want a nice weekend I can take a few pics of some fish and have fun. Can anyone help?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 11, 2016, 12:15 PM
you are correct there are some "fish or a lifetime" this lake can be very tricky. from finding the fish, to getting them to bite to the general conditions itself. I would say the bays should be fishable and the main lake was froze over this past weekend but I guess it blew open. I would think if the wind dies down it will freeze over again quickly.
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 11, 2016, 12:16 PM
In your opinion do you think I should fish the sac or find another lake ?
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 11, 2016, 12:17 PM
I will be coming up the weekend of the 22nd
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 11, 2016, 12:19 PM
you will get different opinions from everyone. if your looking for pike, then Sacandaga will probably be your best option for that weekend.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 11, 2016, 02:01 PM
Except for shore ice the main part of the lake is open with white caps. You can also see some large ridges of ice that has been pushed up on the ice. This end still has ice but doesn't look good...h2l
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 11, 2016, 04:46 PM
the Northville and edinburg side are still frozen,where I was today there was no water anywhere to be seen
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Post by: Shemus77 on Jan 11, 2016, 06:04 PM
Yeah Cody, me and a buddy are headed up there this up coming weekend. The anxiety about the conditions is killing me. I think were going to head up and if the daga is open water we will drive till we find ice. lol. We're in Mass so its not as far as philly, but in the same boat as far as time, money and just wanting to fish.
Good luck and If I find anything out Ill let you know.
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Post by: deadlake on Jan 11, 2016, 06:42 PM
Fished Saturday , south end found 5 inches in bays, caught two eyes
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 12, 2016, 04:52 AM
In your opinion do you think I should fish the sac or find another lake ?

Go fish it.  Your never going to enjoy any fishing if you are so worried about getting skunked that you don't go to a particular spot.  Also, speaking of, this is pike fishing, getting skunked happens, A LOT.  I spend piles of time, effort, and money getting skunked.  It's the name of the game and all of us go through it.  No forum can save you from that...
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Post by: northernnyice on Jan 12, 2016, 07:45 AM
Go fish it.  Your never going to enjoy any fishing if you are so worried about getting skunked that you don't go to a particular spot.  Also, speaking of, this is pike fishing, getting skunked happens, A LOT.  I spend piles of time, effort, and money getting skunked.  It's the name of the game and all of us go through it.  No forum can save you from that...

That's what you needed to hear right there Cody. If you want a guarantee it will cost you much more then 500 and it will be in Canada.
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Post by: NatefishNY on Jan 12, 2016, 08:38 AM
Go fish it.  Your never going to enjoy any fishing if you are so worried about getting skunked that you don't go to a particular spot.  Also, speaking of, this is pike fishing, getting skunked happens, A LOT.  I spend piles of time, effort, and money getting skunked.  It's the name of the game and all of us go through it.  No forum can save you from that...

thats the truth right there, well said
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 12, 2016, 12:13 PM
Ok I'll put my worry down and enjoy my time lol. Thanks for the help and encouragement fellas needed to hear that !
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Post by: SGTAPD110 on Jan 12, 2016, 02:18 PM
Bays are froze....middle is open
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 12, 2016, 03:57 PM
With the snow and the wind on Wed it will not be good for the open water....h2l
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2016, 06:24 AM
Still seeing some open water as of yesterday....h2l
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 14, 2016, 06:46 AM
There are still spots that are safe to fish though right ?
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2016, 06:55 AM
Yes. The Northville end. Some of the shorelines and bays. Best advice would be to check with bait shops and also fish where others are fishing. They will love me for that...lol...h2l
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 14, 2016, 07:00 AM
Lol thanks man. I'm heading up next Thursday night.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 14, 2016, 07:10 AM
from Lanzy's camera it looks like it locked up
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 14, 2016, 08:26 AM
Can anyone point me in the right direction on sacandaga. I would like to visit it for the first time. Interested in catching above your average size pike. Will also do some night walleye trips. Parking with a trailer a option? Any tips on where to start my auger up? I got plenty of room in the shanty if anyone who fishes it regularly wants to join. Just moved to Herkimer.  Hard to give up lake ontario but I think I'll start here in my efforts.
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Post by: paul23 on Jan 14, 2016, 09:02 AM
You might want to look at Delta
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 14, 2016, 09:14 AM
Yea I forget about delta alot. Never fished that either. I feel like sacandaga would have the better fish. Just finding them..
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 14, 2016, 09:36 AM
Why would you suggest delta over sacandaga ?
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 14, 2016, 09:45 AM
Some people fear the competition?  Haha.  Never been but I picture a lot of shanties being out. Chaumont on a weekend up north is crazy if you show up late.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 14, 2016, 10:17 AM
one thing you don't have to worry about is not finding a spot to fish on the sacandaga.  most shanties out there are permanent. not a ton of guys that fish it for a day here or there......
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Post by: adkRoy on Jan 14, 2016, 11:18 AM
Why would you suggest delta over sacandaga ?

More likely to catch a fish at delta vs sacandaga. The didn't nickname sacandaga the dead sea for nothing.  ;)

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/deltlkmap.pdf (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/deltlkmap.pdf)
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Post by: SGTAPD110 on Jan 14, 2016, 03:17 PM
Just took a ride to the lake ....looks like most is froze over .... saw 2 guys fishing by Mcmurry's camp ground off Lakeside Rd Broadalbin

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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 14, 2016, 03:49 PM
Where could a park a truck a trailer and get easy access? Any pointers? Someone can steer me in the right direction I hope
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Post by: myemmy on Jan 14, 2016, 04:14 PM
For info contact Dave at Davies bait and tackle mayfield Nya. 518 -863-8318
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 16, 2016, 07:00 AM
A few guys fishing this morning off the campsite beach. The gate isn't open yet...h2l
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 16, 2016, 07:04 AM
that would be world famous Dave's
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 16, 2016, 08:13 AM
the camera at Lanzy's shows the lake opened up today
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 16, 2016, 08:39 AM
Great....
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Post by: bugchazer on Jan 18, 2016, 05:31 AM
How's the ice on Sacandaga. Any chance for the derby on the 30th?
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 18, 2016, 06:33 AM
How's the ice on Sacandaga. Any chance for the derby on the 30th?

I wouldn't count on it.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 18, 2016, 07:03 AM
the good news is its going to be below freezing for more than a week,this should tighten things up.it may be to little to late for the challenge
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Post by: thor94 on Jan 18, 2016, 07:19 AM
We were out on Saturday.   4ish inches in a bay.  Didn't exactly kill it..few flags, no fish.   Middle looked wide open.

Friend of a friend caught some nice pike the last couple of weeks...

Let's hope things tighten up.   :tipup:
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Post by: deadlake on Jan 18, 2016, 08:34 AM
As of Sunday there was open water in front of Lanzi way out in middle, cut 5 inches in bay, mayfield.
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 18, 2016, 11:01 AM
I drilled 5 holes in mayfield Bay that had 5 in of ice then the 6th had an 1.5in gotta be careful out there!
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 18, 2016, 04:34 PM
guys be careful out here, I've lived on and fished this lake my whole life and it's not been like this since the late 80's early 90's. the ice is scary in spots and still not safe pass 100 yards I don't believe I'll be fishing this challenge I hope everyone is thinking about safety first. good luck and please be smart!!!!!
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 18, 2016, 04:52 PM
Is the challenge still on?? I hadn't heard one way or another.
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 18, 2016, 04:58 PM
their is going to be a decision made today, tomorrow or the next day about the challenge. was soon I hear something I will post it here.
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Post by: fishon10 on Jan 18, 2016, 05:00 PM
Challenge is cancelled :'(
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 18, 2016, 05:06 PM
this is now confirmed the challenge is off, sorry everyone. everyone can go to lanzi's on the lake at noon to draw names for the prizes.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 18, 2016, 09:56 PM
What's the news on the GSLFF Tourney? Is it still on?
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Post by: lakeview on Jan 18, 2016, 11:13 PM
walleye challenge has been cancelled
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Post by: redshanty on Jan 19, 2016, 07:52 AM
Visit Fulton County NY on  Facebook or visit 44Lakes.com for updates.  The derby is officially cancelled as mentioned above  :-(   
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 19, 2016, 09:27 AM
but what about the GSLFF tourney???
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Post by: rwl20002 on Jan 19, 2016, 10:46 AM
the gslff web site says its been cancelled
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Post by: Ghostchef44 on Jan 19, 2016, 10:51 AM
I know alot of people come from outta state for this but in a wk it should be fine deff by the 31th .. They should change the rule til they have the right to cancel the tournament up untill the day of .. Shoot even baseball games get cancelled the day of an people come from way farther away to be apart of it. Just suck  :'(
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 19, 2016, 01:14 PM
How about the bait shops who have to order bait for you? Maybe you will buy it if contest is a NO go at last minute...It's a contest and a good time. Yes, might be good ice by the 31st, but the contest was the 30th. You want to fish, GO FISH....h2l
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 19, 2016, 03:14 PM
One of my friends is flying in from Va. and three of us are from Ct. We will still fish the great sag ,But the call to cancel the tourney was the right thing to do. When your in a tourney that makes you check in live fish in a lake that's as big as GS,the whole lake must be accessable from all over.Giving the present condition of the lake (open Water) With snow on the lake.10 days its not going to make safe ice on the whole lake. I'm sure the decision to cancel a tourney of this size and the amount of money it brings to the area was not taken lightly. Its not the end of the world, and if it saved one life its worth my money. we will be at Lanzy's for the party as well as the drawing. Kudos to those who run the Walleye challenge :clap: :clap: :icefish:
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 19, 2016, 04:15 PM
It's crazy to me that people would even argue about canceling the tournament. Conditions are t safe now, and they still won't be on the 30th. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to look at the weather and put the 2 together with the temperatures and wind that it still won't be safe on the 30th. Sure, a lot of areas are locked up and guys are fishing but until the lake is 100% safe with 8"+ of solid ice all the way across its a good call.

Btw, has anyone seen the wind today? Those 50+ mph winds will do a number to the ice along the open water.
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Post by: ADK Tank on Jan 19, 2016, 04:43 PM
If one person was to drown during this contest due to questionable ice, that would be the end of it period. I would much rather miss a year than not have it anymore. Just remember it would be on Louie's shoulders and he does enough for these contests without having to put anymore on him. He is the one who started this thing and if he says its a not happening then respect that decision. The other option is to not enter the contest, then all of your issues are solved.
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Post by: snelly on Jan 19, 2016, 04:54 PM
good decision to cancel, we plan on fishing in the morning. then going to the drawing. should be a good day either way. It's all about the ice fishing anyway isn't it?
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Post by: Booker on Jan 19, 2016, 05:22 PM
The non- fishermen (who got in the contest) should be glad the Challenge is not going to happen. Now "they" will  have a chance to win a prize for biggest fish each hour, even tho they had no intent to ever put a line in the water. I've fished everyone of the Challenges and never got a pay back yet. Maybe this will be my year.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 05:44 PM
The non- fishermen (who got in the contest) should be glad the Challenge is not going to happen. Now "they" will  have a chance to win a prize for biggest fish each hour, even tho they had no intent to ever put a line in the water. I've fished everyone of the Challenges and never got a pay back yet. Maybe this will be my year.


Yeah was talking about this weekend with Jay n the guys. Sucks that the "non fishing persons" have the same chances as the rest of us now........ Should at least have to make them present to collect the hourly money. If they aren't there then redraw the $$. Not like we have anywhere to be. Wouldn't be done until 5 if they had the contest
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 19, 2016, 05:55 PM
why does it suck, they paid the same price you did. this is the 8th walleye challenge,the only one to be canceled .Its called being Fair
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:05 PM
why does it suck, they paid the same price you did. this is the 8th walleye challenge,the only one to be canceled .Its called being Fair

Yea they did pay the same as the rest of us, but if they don't fish how do they have the same odds to cash hourly money as the ones that freeze their asses off out there for 8 hours. I know a lot of people only get into this contest for the chance to win 1 of the machines. In which they don't have to be present for to claim. All door prizes you need to claim by 5pm. So in the case of no contest and random drawing of the hourly payouts you should have to be present to claim. I have also entered this contest since the very beginning and braved the elements every year unlike some this year that will most likely cash in on an hourly payout........
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Post by: beerbellybob106 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:17 PM
Yea they did pay the same as the rest of us, but if they don't fish how do they have the same odds to cash hourly money as the ones that freeze their asses off out there for 8 hours. I know a lot of people only get into this contest for the chance to win 1 of the machines. In which they don't have to be present for to claim. All door prizes you need to claim by 5pm. So in the case of no contest and random drawing of the hourly payouts you should have to be present to claim. I have also entered this contest since the very beginning and braved the elements every year unlike some this year that will most likely cash in on an hourly payout........

Well this year you don't have to brave the elements, why complain on here about how the contest is being run. They're all volunteers who spend a lot of time organizing this event every year for no direct benefit to themselves. It seems to,be a success every year. Plus it's too tough to reschedule something like this where you get people from out of state that take time off from work to come to this event
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:34 PM
Anyone know what parts of sacandaga will be safe by Friday?? I'm targeting pike so whatever areas I can find them is where I wanna be.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:59 PM
Well this year you don't have to brave the elements, why complain on here about how the contest is being run. They're all volunteers who spend a lot of time organizing this event every year for no direct benefit to themselves. It seems to,be a success every year. Plus it's too tough to reschedule something like this where you get people from out of state that take time off from work to come to this event

Really?? I'm not using this forum as a place to complain. I merely said that it sucked cause all 1750 are eligible for the random drawing. Of those 1750 how many actually fish?? I bet not
More than 1200-1300. And I had only said that they should be present to claim any of the hourly prizes that are awarded.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 19, 2016, 07:01 PM
I'm with you  beer belly bob I'll just add one more thing Now that you know how things are run in the tourney,being fair and all you may want to reconsider getting in it next yr.Most of us are very happy with the way they run it. If its freeze your A___ off you want I hear Lanzy's will have a cold plunge open in the lake
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 07:08 PM
I'll be fishing.....  Shanty will be out this weekend, anyone wants to stop by for a cold one.....(beer) feel free.....
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Post by: ADK Tank on Jan 19, 2016, 08:15 PM
Anyone know what parts of sacandaga will be safe by Friday?? I'm targeting pike so whatever areas I can find them is where I wanna be.

Your best bet for fishable ice is on the south end of the lake. With that being said this is a very dangerous lake especially with the conditions we have had. There are currents that run through different areas of the lake. My advice is to stay off it or at least check the ice as you go if you don't know this lake well. A sled went in yesterday where 50 yards away there is 7". It was at a known bad area but be careful if you go.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 19, 2016, 08:16 PM
o2 I hear what you are saying, but there are those that have fished every year but live out of town and may not drive just for the drawing. It is one year out of all those others that only the fisherman had a chance for the money. I don't see it has a big issue. I have stated before, why not sell tickets for those that do not fish. It would put more money in for prizes and at the same time make more tickets available for those that do fish. Then if another year like this happens, problem solved. If I find your shanty I will take you up on that beer....h2l
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 08:23 PM
o2 I hear what you are saying, but there are those that have fished every year but live out of town and may not drive just for the drawing. It is one year out of all those others that only the fisherman had a chance for the money. I don't see it has a big issue. I have stated before, why not sell tickets for those that do not fish. It would put more money in for prizes and at the same time make more tickets available for those that do fish. Then if another year like this happens, problem solved. If I find your shanty I will take you up on that beer....h2l

Yes I agree with separate tickets for those just looking for chance at machine and allowing those that want to fish the chance to. Once we get our spot I'll let you know. 😉
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 20, 2016, 06:38 AM
That's the spirit o2 get out and fish,You guys may be on to something with the separate ticket thing,that way everyone can get in the raffle for machines,and the people that do fish for prize money ,that number could even grow,increasing pay outs, I know that there are alot of people that want to get in ,but can not because its full
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 20, 2016, 03:43 PM
Yea they did pay the same as the rest of us, but if they don't fish how do they have the same odds to cash hourly money as the ones that freeze their asses off out there for 8 hours. I know a lot of people only get into this contest for the chance to win 1 of the machines. In which they don't have to be present for to claim. All door prizes you need to claim by 5pm. So in the case of no contest and random drawing of the hourly payouts you should have to be present to claim. I have also entered this contest since the very beginning and braved the elements every year unlike some this year that will most likely cash in on an hourly payout........
RMK I agree, Im out there every year no matter the weather. You EARN it that way but then again everyone did pay the same amount, so I get that to. Either way we will all be safe this year (hopefully). The separate raffle is a great idea. LMK where you will be would love to meet up, I will be fishing the morning too.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 21, 2016, 02:26 PM
The gate is open at the campsite this afternoon and it has been plowed....h2l
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 21, 2016, 02:30 PM
oh great.... thanks for the update!!
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 21, 2016, 02:53 PM
The gate is open at the campsite this afternoon and it has been plowed....h2l

Hunts too long: How's the ice off the campground?
Thanks.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 21, 2016, 03:31 PM
Had 6" there last saturday
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 21, 2016, 06:31 PM
Where is the campground?
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Post by: nitro09 on Jan 21, 2016, 06:48 PM
Northampton state campground off rt30, is the one I use.There may be other private campgrounds also
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Post by: flyfish413 on Jan 22, 2016, 10:26 AM
Fished Sunday and Monday by Sport island. 5"+ solid, and we checked  all over a huge area and it was consistent even on the East shore (stay away from the spillway obviously. There were several groups by the campground and one group with two snowmobiles in the middle between sport island and the campground. The north part seems consistently frozen. Southern part is a different story, be very careful. 6"+ to 2" in a couple steps is very possible.
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Post by: thor94 on Jan 22, 2016, 01:39 PM
Any Shanties out yet?  We're hoping to get ours out tomorrow.  We'll start in a bay and move out from there. 
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 22, 2016, 01:44 PM
Just put mine out today in broadalbin area 9in of ice where I am. Lots of shantys out already!!
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 22, 2016, 03:04 PM
Where is good parking and easy access?
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 22, 2016, 03:07 PM
I would say the Broadalbin boat launch is about the best parking and access spot on the lake with decent fishing not to far of a walk out.
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Post by: Loso015 on Jan 22, 2016, 03:34 PM
Any tips on where to head? How safe is the ice around that part of the lake. Anything to know about on gs?
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Post by: wish4fish on Jan 26, 2016, 11:02 AM
Is it just my luck or are the big Yelow Perch getting scarce? Big yellows used to make up a large part of our catch, but over the last couple years our numbers have gone down. Is anyone else having the same experience or care to weigh in?
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 26, 2016, 11:07 AM
Yeah I agree not catching as many as I have in the past.
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Post by: slipbob on Jan 26, 2016, 11:13 AM
Is it just my luck or are the big Yelow Perch getting scarce? Big yellows used to make up a large part of our catch, but over the last couple years our numbers have gone down. Is anyone else having the same experience or care to weigh in?

White perch moved in.  They don't seem to play well with yellow perch and the yellows come out on the losing end.  The same thing happened at the Tomhannock a few years ago.  You still get some yellow perch but many more whites now and some of the whites are 14"+. 
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 26, 2016, 11:20 AM
How are they to eat?
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Post by: wish4fish on Jan 26, 2016, 11:23 AM
Its funny, us NYers love the Yellows and the Maine guys swear by the Whites and don't care for the Yellows.
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Post by: slipbob on Jan 26, 2016, 11:27 AM
How are they to eat?

Darker meat and very fishy tasting IMO.  Nothing like yellow perch, walleye, or crappie that's for sure. 
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Post by: wish4fish on Jan 26, 2016, 11:29 AM
I filleted a few the other day and they had a bit of red meat and were a little oily, but I've yet to eat them.
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Post by: troutinator on Jan 26, 2016, 12:25 PM
I didn't care for them,Not as mild tasting as The Yellows!...But that's My taste,know alot of People that like them.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 26, 2016, 01:47 PM
No matter how they taste, keep ALL the whites and put the yellows back....lol The last two summers I have only caught 1 white....h2l
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Post by: Codyjames215 on Jan 26, 2016, 02:43 PM
Anyone hear of any pike being caught ??
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Post by: paul23 on Jan 26, 2016, 03:30 PM
Pike have been on fire.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 26, 2016, 04:35 PM
Anyone hear of any pike being caught ??

Multiple ones over 20lbs and 44"+ caught so far.
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Post by: fisherbone on Jan 26, 2016, 04:40 PM
Throw the white perch filets in a quick salt water solution over night then smoke!  Great ice fishing snack!!!!!
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Post by: mealworm on Jan 26, 2016, 05:02 PM
How's the fishing north of bville bridge.iv never wet a line on the sac..wierd being I'm only 15 mins from access in the town of day.just wondering if the long skinny part of the lake is decent fishing or do I need to head down to near mayfield.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 26, 2016, 05:42 PM
How's the fishing north of bville bridge.iv never wet a line on the sac..wierd being I'm only 15 mins from access in the town of day.just wondering if the long skinny part of the lake is decent fishing or do I need to head down to near mayfield.


you can catch walleye and rainbows all day if you stay near the bridge in the main river channel. We had a house right there next to the bridge on the west side for nearly 15 years...thats where we caught all our fish.
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Post by: mealworm on Jan 26, 2016, 05:45 PM

you can catch walleye and rainbows all day if you stay near the bridge in the main river channel. We had a house right there next to the bridge on the west side for nearly 15 years...thats where we caught all our fish.
thanx for the info gonna start spending some time on this lake mostly after pike eyes and perch I'll find em
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Post by: JiggnWithIt on Jan 26, 2016, 06:09 PM
I'm going to head up with a buddy tomorrow his in-laws live on pike St in broadalbin and have access there. I was looking for any useful info. I've never fished this lake so just seeing if I could get some info thnx
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Post by: Zerakhto on Jan 27, 2016, 11:42 AM
First time posting...Heading up to Sac this weekend to do some fishing, only if there is safe ice, of course...If not, taking the 22-250 to get in a couple of days of coyote hunting...Lots of coyote this year in our parts, saw a few and heard a bunch at dusk every evening during the late muzzle.  Any report on ice (from "I Go Inn" to Batchelorville Bridge) would be much appreciated...Good luck...
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Post by: swallowmypride on Jan 27, 2016, 12:11 PM
Heading your way Friday, first timer on the "dead Sea"... any pointers? ???
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Post by: Zerakhto on Jan 27, 2016, 12:48 PM
 Best "pointer" I can give is...patience...The last couple of years it's been all pike.  I go up with a group of friends one long weekend a year, and this is the weekend.  Last year we caught several pike, the largest (34") came on a tip-up at 10pm...That was the 2nd time I've caught pike well after dark.  Have done quite well with walleyes in the past, but not in the previous 2 years...Good luck...
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Post by: JiggnWithIt on Jan 27, 2016, 03:49 PM
Fished up there today for first time boy was the wind whipn. Fished by sand island. Fished just the first half of the day due to the wind. Ended up with a few walleye. around 10 inches of ice
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Post by: Bassmaster16 on Jan 27, 2016, 07:27 PM
planning my first trip to sacandaga ever this weekend. always wanted to fish it for walleyes. looking for a suggestion where might be best to get a few. i was planning on either broadalbin, town of day, or the shoals around north hampton? any pointers much appreciated.
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Post by: swallowmypride on Jan 28, 2016, 07:29 AM
Fished up there today for first time boy was the wind whipn. Fished by sand island. Fished just the first half of the day due to the wind. Ended up with a few walleye. around 10 inches of ice

Nice nice! I will try to hold my mouth right this weekend and pray to the fish gods!  ;D
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 31, 2016, 08:06 AM
The 8th walleye challenge is history,Met up with Hunts2long and world famous Dave, Good to see old friends,Did not fish.Ice was safe in most areas, had the CRV on it at the camp ground.There are some 100+ happy people that made out at the drawing, Lanzy's was a great party as usual.Hopfully the 9th challenge we will have a normal winter.Stay safe out there  :tipup:
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Post by: adkRoy on Jan 31, 2016, 08:09 AM
There's always the food and fuel tourney the first weekend in March.  ;)
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 31, 2016, 08:52 AM
There's always the food and fuel tourney the first weekend in March.  ;)

Please explain something to me. I'm not trying to cause trouble, just need clarification. When I post about about a tourney, specifically this one, last year, my post was deleted. Yet, you, a moderator, can post it. What's up with that???
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 31, 2016, 08:53 AM
I fished the bay to the left of Wally's yesterday. It is so safe that I watched a plane land and take off several times.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 31, 2016, 09:39 AM
That plane didn't weigh that much and he was able to look at the ice from above and get the big picture. There are still spots that are not "so safe" as you say....h2l
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Post by: icefanatic on Jan 31, 2016, 01:24 PM
Please explain something to me. I'm not trying to cause trouble, just need clarification. When I post about about a tourney, specifically this one, last year, my post was deleted. Yet, you, a moderator, can post it. What's up with that???
Do as I say not as I do most likely.  I know the walleye challenge thread got deleted this year also.
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 31, 2016, 03:28 PM
A big round of applause goes out to Lou Stutzke, the fuel n food family, The Fulton County Chamber and Lanzis on the LAke as well as franks gun and tackle and all the other bussiness' not listed, that made the Wallaye Chalenge a succesful endeavor this year despite the ice situation. A good time was had by all and i am sure everyone is looking forward to next years walleye challenge. B :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: adkRoy on Jan 31, 2016, 04:50 PM
Do as I say not as I do most likely.  I know the walleye challenge thread got deleted this year also.

Actually the walleye challenge was talked about a lot this year and left alone. At least by me.  :)

Please explain something to me. I'm not trying to cause trouble, just need clarification. When I post about about a tourney, specifically this one, last year, my post was deleted. Yet, you, a moderator, can post it. What's up with that???

Last year we had fighting on the fuel and food thread that would not stop so it was removed. If you want to talk about fuel and food tourney on this thread, go ahead, you have my blessing.  :angel
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 31, 2016, 09:09 PM
Actually the walleye challenge was talked about a lot this year and left alone. At least by me.  :)

Last year we had fighting on the fuel and food thread that would not stop so it was removed. If you want to talk about fuel and food tourney on this thread, go ahead, you have my blessing.  :angel

Wrong thread. No fighting on the one I started. In fact, it was only up for an afternoon before it disappeared, with very few responses.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 31, 2016, 09:31 PM
That plane didn't weigh that much and he was able to look at the ice from above and get the big picture. There are still spots that are not "so safe" as you say....h2l

I was only saying that THIS bay is safe. That's all.
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Post by: Gadway on Feb 01, 2016, 07:01 AM
I think some of you guys on Sacandaga should be alarmed on how many pictures you see on the web, Facebook and other social sight of all the pictures of huge Pike that you see all stacked up on the ice dead after pictures. Is there truly that many people who love to eat pike that much or is it more of a -- look everyone what I caught and now that I am done showing everyone I am just going to toss them in a ditch.  Nothing more disgusting than people who catch big fish, show the world and then just dump them. If you are one of those guys on Sacandaga just snap a quick picture and throw the darn thing back.....
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Post by: snelly on Feb 01, 2016, 07:11 AM
I think some of you guys on Sacandaga should be alarmed on how many pictures you see on the web, Facebook and other social sight of all the pictures of huge Pike that you see all stacked up on the ice dead after pictures. Is there truly that many people who love to eat pike that much or is it more of a -- look everyone what I caught and now that I am done showing everyone I am just going to toss them in a ditch.  Nothing more disgusting than people who catch big fish, show the world and then just dump them. If you are one of those guys on Sacandaga just snap a quick picture and throw the darn thing back.....
I personal would never do this but I only take what I eat, but if a person is legal they can do it. But it's not ethical. You are not a true sportsman. And it's really not good for the fishery. RETURN WHAT YOU DON"T EAT!!!
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 01, 2016, 07:56 AM
Its been a long time since I have seen stacks of pike piled up on this lake, as you say.  I do see some nice pike caught and released and I do see some kept. There are some very nice pike caught every year. As a whole the lake keeps producing some nice fish. More harm is done by the fishermen that keep the small fish, under 36" as an example...Just my .02....h2l
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Post by: icefanatic on Feb 01, 2016, 11:17 AM
I know for the three day tourney Lou tells people don't even bother with pike 36 or less.  He is also really good about going out and measure fish that will be released. 
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Feb 01, 2016, 03:06 PM
I think some of you guys on Sacandaga should be alarmed on how many pictures you see on the web, Facebook and other social sight of all the pictures of huge Pike that you see all stacked up on the ice dead after pictures. Is there truly that many people who love to eat pike that much or is it more of a -- look everyone what I caught and now that I am done showing everyone I am just going to toss them in a ditch.  Nothing more disgusting than people who catch big fish, show the world and then just dump them. If you are one of those guys on Sacandaga just snap a quick picture and throw the darn thing back.....

I agree. I have connections to several people around the GSL area and have seen way too many pictures this year of nice pike that will never be caught again. Saw a picture just yesterday with 5 nice pike all lined up on the ice. Just my opinion, but pike are better fighters that they are food.
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Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 01, 2016, 03:41 PM
I'm from Mayfield and fished the GSL my whole life. If you can ice 5 "nice" pike in 1 outing i'm impressed!
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Post by: octanehi5 on Feb 01, 2016, 04:33 PM
The pike population in GS is not going anywhere,There largest predator fish is doing very well,Taste as good as walleye,I have never seen anyone just leave a limit of fish frozen on the ice. NY has laws that govern the lakes,as well as the daily creel limits. Everyone has to have a license, As long as they abide by the laws.When we all catch fish its up to the guy who caught it as to C&R or Harvest it. There are some nice ways on Youtube ,how to filet a pike with no bones in the filets :tipup:
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 01, 2016, 05:23 PM
I never understood keeping trophy northerns as well...or trophy anything.
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Post by: zAc on Feb 02, 2016, 06:59 AM
I'm from Mayfield and fished the GSL my whole life. If you can ice 5 "nice" pike in 1 outing i'm impressed!

I agree, maybe a large group with lots of chances but five in one day would be impressive. Havnt spent much time on the lake ice fishing cause of Dead Sea rumors but I have had some decent days. Pulled a 36 inch pike out yesterday had to bring it home. (Was on a trout tip up) hooked was deep. If fileted the right way no bones and beer batter, taste as good a any walleye I have ever had.
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Post by: RPudney on Feb 02, 2016, 02:35 PM
The pike population in GS is not going anywhere,There largest predator fish is doing very well,Taste as good as walleye,I have never seen anyone just leave a limit of fish frozen on the ice. NY has laws that govern the lakes,as well as the daily creel limits. Everyone has to have a license, As long as they abide by the laws.When we all catch fish its up to the guy who caught it as to C&R or Harvest it. There are some nice ways on Youtube ,how to filet a pike with no bones in the filets :tipup:
I agree!!!! I've seen smaller bodies of water where pickerel are well populated & people out to get perch or crappie, etc, leave piles of pickerel on the ice for the eagles or fox/coyotes rather than throw them back as they are aggravated by the nuisance of all the pickerel & this has not dented the pickerel population even a little bit.  I've never seen anyone leave a northern. I don't ever really target them but if I caught a monster  (as what happened last season) I might put it on the wall (lol as I did last year). I fish the dead sea often & very true, the pike are not going anywhere.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 02, 2016, 05:28 PM
Fished off the bp boat launch today. Didn't catch any but marked a ton in 20 fow . Found a froze over tip up about 1/4 mile out and a mini sledgehammer ! Not sure what it was used for ha ha
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Post by: jjm575757 on Feb 02, 2016, 10:38 PM
anyone been ice fishing sacandaga?
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Post by: HybridHunter on Feb 03, 2016, 08:11 AM
anyone been ice fishing sacandaga?
Look at the post 5 hours prior to yours ^
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 03, 2016, 09:38 AM
Look at the post 5 hours prior to yours ^

Be nice to newbies. You were one once. :afro:
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Post by: HybridHunter on Feb 03, 2016, 11:37 AM
Be nice to newbies. You were one once. :afro:
Yes I was. I didn't think I was being rude, I may just come off that way at times. Must be the on edge construction worker in me, sorry.
Gotta love the Web and text messaging. It's very easy to misjudge someone's tone of voice. How the heck did people catch fish before the Internet and phones anyways? Lol
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 03, 2016, 11:53 AM
No harm. I think people use to actually sit and talk around the bait shop before the internet.  ;D
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Post by: JJ on Feb 03, 2016, 12:45 PM
No harm. I think people use to actually sit and talk around the bait shop before the internet.  ;D

And the tips you could pick up were much better, learned a lot just hanging out.
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Post by: HybridHunter on Feb 03, 2016, 01:54 PM
No harm. I think people use to actually sit and talk around the bait shop before the internet.  ;D
I still do that. If I head south to get bait for the week, I better have a couple of extra hours to talk :).
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Post by: masoneddie on Feb 04, 2016, 03:58 AM
Someone told me some shanty's fell thru up there yesterday.....can anyone confirm that?
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 04, 2016, 07:35 AM
The 3 that were out there yesterday are still on top this morning. One SMART guy moved his to the shore...h2l
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 04, 2016, 09:32 AM
The Fish House Game Club contest for this weekend has been cancelled....h2l
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Post by: hindes on Feb 04, 2016, 10:58 AM
One is half in by becon island
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 05, 2016, 03:13 PM
or maybe it half out? depends on how you look at things...lol
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Post by: JoeBastow on Feb 09, 2016, 08:01 AM
Heading up to Sac in two weeks hoping this cold snap really adds some ice.  Does anyone fish between the Edinburg Marina and Sinclair point?  Is it even safe being part of the river?  I have not seen many reports on this.
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 09, 2016, 08:42 AM
Most years it does get fished. This year there has been some spots where there hasn't been good ice. One issue is that there isn't a lot of places to get onto the ice due to lots of private homes and camps....h2l
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Post by: d36344 on Feb 13, 2016, 10:33 AM
What time does Wally's open?  Or does he ever close?
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Post by: coldnbroke on Feb 13, 2016, 11:35 AM
I'm headed up for the fuel and food weekend long tournament. I've never been to the GSL, and wondered if somebody could give me an idea of where to start. fishing.Or even a good idea of a place to get on the ice. Thank you,Any replies will help,ill be coming from wny
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Post by: thor94 on Feb 29, 2016, 11:58 AM
Not the best year on Sacandaga.  Put the shanty out Valentines day weekend and brought it in two weeks later.   Never actually moved it to our preferred spot, but just stayed in the bay.  We did pretty good hitting some good sized pike, but it's like winter never really started.  We're done for the year on Sacandaga, and hoping next year will be better.  Just kinda sad, I live for Saturday afternoons hanging out in the shanty and waiting for that lunker pike.  Oh well, maybe next year.

Btw, a video of us pulling the shanty.  Not all that exciting, but wanted to share.  Beginning of the 2nd video shows the inside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivpo7ABM8bk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivpo7ABM8bk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vDQ1oCPxRI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vDQ1oCPxRI)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: basshunter12748 on Dec 15, 2017, 09:23 AM
any ice on the Dead Sea yet?
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Post by: JTrottaNY on Dec 15, 2017, 04:24 PM
Stopped at the broadalbin launch today, it looked to thin to even bother walking down.
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Post by: Booker on Dec 16, 2017, 08:46 AM
Read the GAL Lake report this morning. Claims it is safe in front on Sport Island. Mayfield Lake is also safe. 4 inches. I'm waiting for 6".
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Post by: Booker on Dec 16, 2017, 09:22 AM
Sorry.....typo. should have been GSL Lake report. (Sometimes auto correct sucks.)
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Post by: Booker on Dec 16, 2017, 10:34 AM
gsllakereport.blogspot .com  will get you a report on the Great Sacandaga. aka Dead Sea.
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 16, 2017, 08:57 PM
Please be safe out there. The lake report is good but use your spud or auger and check every three to five steps...i heard a guy went through today and didn't hear any other details about results. It is just heresay so i don't know circumstances but please be safe on this lake.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Dec 17, 2017, 05:20 AM
This is not a lake I fish on 3-4" without extreme caution.  All that a spud means is that the "spot" you hit in front of you is safe.  It doesn't mean that the spot 10 ft to your left or right is.  I have a feeling guys spud out to their spot and then start to get complacent as the day goes on. The bay I was watching froze like swiss cheese this year.  Weds morning it was froze, but with a bunch of unfrozen pockets due to the wind.  Thursday morning those pockets froze.  Friday we measured 3-4" in a straight line 100yds off shore and we walked the same line back in.  First ice this year is tough with the snow cover.  Even with a dusting, it's impossible to see the differences in what you walking on.  I like to see 5-6" then at least I have a better chance if I step on one of those late freezing spots.
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Post by: Booker on Dec 17, 2017, 11:50 AM
This is not a lake I fish on 3-4" without extreme caution.  All that a spud means is that the "spot" you hit in front of you is safe.  It doesn't mean that the spot 10 ft to your left or right is.  I have a feeling guys spud out to their spot and then start to get complacent as the day goes on. The bay I was watching froze like swiss cheese this year.  Weds morning it was froze, but with a bunch of unfrozen pockets due to the wind.  Thursday morning those pockets froze.  Friday we measured 3-4" in a straight line 100yds off shore and we walked the same line back in.  First ice this year is tough with the snow cover.  Even with a dusting, it's impossible to see the differences in what you walking on.  I like to see 5-6" then at least I have a better chance if I step on one of those late freezing spots.
 
Well said Pike, I wait for 6" also. I'm not one to test the "waters".
Well said Pike..I wait for 6" also.
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 17, 2017, 11:54 AM
Well if you're waiting for 6",it's here.we were on the ice Friday night on 4" and fished on 6 this morning.seemed quite uniform everywhere I drilled.also the early ice bite is definitely on.im gonna check other spots tonight
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Post by: Peter_C on Dec 17, 2017, 02:07 PM
Got three inches at Cranberry Creek Tuesday  will be the day we venture out
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Dec 17, 2017, 06:10 PM
Well if you're waiting for 6",it's here.we were on the ice Friday night on 4" and fished on 6 this morning.seemed quite uniform everywhere I drilled.also the early ice bite is definitely on.im gonna check other spots tonight

Good to hear! Were you just fishing bays? or did you venture into the main lake?
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Dec 17, 2017, 06:12 PM
Got three inches at Cranberry Creek Tuesday  will be the day we venture out

That's a nice spot out there.  My father used to have a shanty over there.  Had a decent walleye bite and we got some trout really shallow like 2-4ft of water.
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 17, 2017, 07:51 PM
well said pike...well said.. ;)
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Dec 17, 2017, 08:36 PM
well said pike...well said.. ;)

Thanks man.  Just trying to do my part.  I fell through two years ago for the first time (28 years on ice).  We were on a solid 12" and got a light dusting of snow the night before...I blew through a spot that must have froze over just before the dusting.  As long as the weather stays cold and we dont get any freak warm ups, we are off to a good start to have the safest ice in the last 4 or so years.  I have been dying to get my son out for the last two years but the ice has been to unpredictable when dealing with a 6 year old.
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 19, 2017, 07:42 PM
I was up towards northville,a little way off shore.unfortunately this warm day with rain has covered the ice with water as well,I'd like to see it all freeze again before I go out for the second time
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 20, 2017, 06:56 PM
Yeah me and jay wanna get the shanty back out this year. I wanna get my 4 yr old boy out there something fierce but not till its super safe and he has a spot to get warm and such and have some fun bein with dad and grandpa and the boys. Playin hard and eating some venison..like i did as a young lad. Have fun and be safe
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 20, 2017, 07:09 PM
Vern, who GAVE you venison...h2l
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 20, 2017, 07:22 PM
hahahaha jay took care of that this year as i was busy building my new house...selling the old one..and taking care of life now its time to fish before syrup season.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 20, 2017, 07:31 PM
Must have been a good run last spring. You moving closer to the Mud House?...h2l
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Post by: Justice Fishnett on Dec 21, 2017, 08:21 AM
Could anybody please tell me how I can enter the GSL tournament this year? Have never done it and would like to try it out. Thanks!
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 21, 2017, 10:53 AM
The big Walleye contest is sold out. There is the GSLFF contest. Go to their web site for into....h2;
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 21, 2017, 10:58 AM
Fished a couple times last year and got skunked! Usually doesn't happen to me looking forward to figuring it out this year
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Justice Fishnett on Dec 22, 2017, 08:31 AM
The big Walleye contest is sold out. There is the GSLFF contest. Go to their web site for into....h2;
Thanks H2L, my "friends" were sapose to let me know about it months ago but never did. Theres always next year!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Dec 22, 2017, 08:37 AM
it sells out quickly
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Post by: Peter_C on Dec 22, 2017, 03:39 PM
ice is sketchy here in cranberry creek with a big crack fifty yards out but dont need much water to catch christmas eve dinner still only got 3.5 inches of ice dont venture too far stay safe
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 22, 2017, 08:51 PM
Had 3.5 inches on the Edinburg side yesterday when I checked,I'll be out again this weekend
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 23, 2017, 06:14 AM
Thanks H2L, my "friends" were sapose to let me know about it months ago but never did. Theres always next year!

Write to the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce. Ask to be put on the mailing list. Then they will send out an application right to your door next year. 
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 23, 2017, 06:17 AM
Could anybody please tell me how I can enter the GSL tournament this year? Have never done it and would like to try it out. Thanks!

Go to their website.. GSLFF, look up "Contests", find the appropriate form, print it out, send it in. Easy. Do you know about the Fuel & Food Contest? Three days, first weekend in March. Go to Fuel & Food, same deal as GSLFF. Print. Send in. Get a Bigg'in!
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Post by: fishon10 on Dec 23, 2017, 05:02 PM
Problem is



The problem with the walleye challenge is that if you don't live local by the time you get you registration form in the mail,the contest is already full!  I have emailed the Fulton county chamber to see if there was some other fair way to have a chance to register, maybe an online registration page instead of snail mailing the registration forms. ???Just a thought!



















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Post by: step2jimi on Dec 23, 2017, 05:20 PM
not to mention the number of people who want to actually fish in the tourney and can't because so many people register just to get in the raffles.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 24, 2017, 04:28 AM
Problem is



The problem with the walleye challenge is that if you don't live local by the time you get you registration form in the mail,the contest is already full!  I have emailed the Fulton county chamber to see if there was some other fair way to have a chance to register, maybe an online registration page instead of snail mailing the registration forms. ???Just a thought!

I'm not local to the lake and I have never had a problem. In fact, I was out of town when mine arrived this year. It was almost a week before I got back and could mail it in. I got in with no problem. Then, two days after I mailed it, I heard it was closed. So I JUST made it.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Dec 24, 2017, 06:28 AM
I live in Ct. the mail has always been later than the filling of the tourney,Got in 9 times in a row by calling the chamber of commerce around nov 1 every yr.once people start returning their registrations,they e-mail me the apps and I send them in. If there was a way to do it on line would be fair to everyone,In addition to that maybe having a box you can check if your fishing or not,that way you could get the 1750 people fishing as well as the ones who just want to be in the raffel.which would increase prize money. Just my two cents worth :tipup:
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Post by: Sammon on Dec 24, 2017, 06:57 AM
Walleye CHALLENGED!, It's called the great dead sea, is it not!
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 24, 2017, 06:59 AM
It is....
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Dec 24, 2017, 08:46 AM
Problem is



The problem with the walleye challenge is that if you don't live local by the time you get you registration form in the mail,the contest is already full!  I have emailed the Fulton county chamber to see if there was some other fair way to have a chance to register, maybe an online registration page instead of snail mailing the registration forms. ???Just a thought!

The registration mailer is mailed to out of towners a week before it’s mailed to locals. This was directly from the chamber when I called this year to see when they were getting mailed.
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Post by: fishon10 on Dec 24, 2017, 07:29 PM
Not sure that I am buying that.  I am an out of towner and I get my mail every day.  Before my registration even got to me, there were posts on this site that the contest was full already.  Have a great holiday everyone!!
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 24, 2017, 09:24 PM
Fishon, The way I understand it, is the local store that sells them is allowed so many to be sold and the C of C gets another block to be mailed out. Someone may have gone in to buy one and they had sold out of what they had...h2l
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 25, 2017, 05:52 AM
Walleye CHALLENGED!, It's called the great dead sea, is it not!

Yes. Yes it is. But, as one who fishes this lake a lot, and catches a lot of fish, I object to that name for the lake. It is true, it can be a tricky lake to fish because it is really a resevoir and the habitat is frequently changing. But, like anything else, if you put in the time to learn the lake, you will catch fish.  Good Luck!
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Post by: Harper on Dec 25, 2017, 09:41 AM
There will never be a way to make the Challenge suitable for everyone. With that being said, if it tends to cater to the locals, so be it. I also believe that the people that actually fish the contest should have preference over the non fishers.
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Post by: fishon10 on Dec 25, 2017, 10:59 AM
Hunts2long, thanks for that info. I didn't know that.  Next year I will have to remember to contact C of C in November.  Merry Christmas all!!
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Post by: octanehi5 on Dec 25, 2017, 11:04 AM
I'm all in, You guys just keep making Ice  . I have icefished the so called dead sea for more than 10yrs. Winning one yr.Placing a few others,A lot of weighed in but not making the cut.over the yrs. only had one yr. did not catch a walleye,did catch everything but. Hopefully everything will go off with out a hitch this Feb. My crew is made up of 4 guys ,3 from Ct. 1 from Virginia.I have to say we have always had a great time fishing as well as the party after.They do a great job running the Challenge.As for the lake giving up the gold,that's why they call it fishing.Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas :tipup:
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 25, 2017, 11:46 AM
Octane, you catch walleyes in the "dead sea"? Merry Christmas...h2l
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Post by: octanehi5 on Dec 25, 2017, 11:50 AM
Octanehi5 does, Merry Christmas see you on the lake.
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Post by: trapper1 on Dec 25, 2017, 12:10 PM
Any safe ice on GSL? Hoping to try tomorrow with my son.
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Post by: Peter_C on Dec 25, 2017, 02:04 PM
the lake had 3.5 inches before the rain then we got six inches of snow on top of that now the wind is blowing 40 mph out there Wednesday suppose to be -13 below zero next weekend should tell the tale i wouldnt venture out there now Maybe friday or saturday should be good Good luck
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Post by: Booker on Dec 26, 2017, 06:41 AM
Problem is



The problem with the walleye challenge is that if you don't live local by the time you get you registration form in the mail,the contest is already full!  I have emailed the Fulton county chamber to see if there was some other fair way to have a chance to register, maybe an online registration page instead of snail mailing the registration forms. ???Just a thought!

If you called the C of C you should have been told that the out of area mailers are sent out before any with the local postal zip code are mailed. I questioned that when I turned mine in at the chamber.
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Post by: JDWMD on Dec 27, 2017, 08:41 PM
Hi Friends.  New to the forum.  I'm a transplant to NYC from Utah and hoping to do some hardwater trout fishing.  It's a trek for me to get up to these promising lakes so any update on safe ice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!  thetugisthedrug
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Post by: NORRM on Dec 28, 2017, 07:26 AM
I have to agree with fish on. I have been in this contest for the last few years and i have to tell ya i still havent received my contest registration papers to enter. People up there are slow and stop speeds.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Dec 28, 2017, 07:38 AM
the contest has sold out every year, EVERY YEAR!!!! I live local and have been in the contest every year since it started. have I come close to not making it in a time or 2, yes. have I learned to go directly to the store and sign up when I get the paper in the mail, yes. I don't believe there is a bigger contest in NYS. along with this is ALOT of VOLUNTEER time....
I really don't see how they can make it any easier for people to sign up. the out of town people had registrations mailed out almost a full week before the locals got theirs mailed out.
is that fair? should they all be dropped in the mail at the same time? should you only be able to mail back your entry to enter? should they make it an UNLIMITED ENTRY? these are all fair questions, but at the end of the day the 2018 contest is SOLD OUT and if anyone would like to make SUGGESTIONS on how to improve things stop by and talk to Lou or Beaver or someone from the Chamber and offer to VOLUNTEER some time to help come up with a better way of entering a contest the gets SOLD OUT(1750 entries) in less the 5DAYS!!!!! :woot: :woot:
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 28, 2017, 08:21 AM
Just as info...took a ride down to the campsite. The gate is open and has been plowed out...h2l
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 28, 2017, 09:10 AM
Hi Friends.  New to the forum.  I'm a transplant to NYC from Utah and hoping to do some hardwater trout fishing.  It's a trek for me to get up to these promising lakes so any update on safe ice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!  thetugisthedrug

There aren't a lot of trout in Sacandaga. Some, yes, we stock it (The GSLFF) but they are still far and few between. I have fished this lake for 50 years. I have caught one trout. Seriously. If you really want to get into the trout, Lake George has a healthy population of lake trout. For the length of a trip you have to make to this area, you might consider Lake George. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by: Benfishin on Dec 28, 2017, 10:12 AM
I was wondering, how is the perch population in the lake? Are they mostly small? I'm not too familiar with the lake but will be working in the area and was wondering where a decent spot be for catching a few of those tasty critters? I haven't had any in a couple of years.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 28, 2017, 10:15 AM
Ben, it is not bad, when you find them. This past summer got some pretty good ones. They were all released. Good Luck...h2l
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Post by: Booker on Dec 29, 2017, 11:31 AM
My friend was on the lake yesterday with his side by side checking the ice......8-9 inches in the area of Lanzis.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Dec 29, 2017, 11:44 AM
thanks Booker. sounds like shantys will be rolling out soon.......  you guys gonna be out of Wallys again this year?
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Post by: bigredonice on Dec 29, 2017, 02:55 PM
Any places on the southern basin to be wary of in terms of ice thickness?
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Post by: Benfishin on Dec 29, 2017, 04:13 PM
Does anyone know if you can park at the Broadalbin Launch/beach parking lot to get access to the lake. If not where else is a good spot to get onto the lake on the south end. I'm new to the area.
 
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Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 29, 2017, 06:18 PM
Yeah you can park at the boat launch . Make sure you have your ducks in a row before you go . Dec also parks at the launch !
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Post by: ironjay on Dec 29, 2017, 06:34 PM
Would the end by Northville be fish-able this weekend?
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Post by: d36344 on Dec 29, 2017, 08:53 PM
As far as the southern end just look out for the south side of Scout Island in the channel.  It is always flowing.  Just follow the tracks.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 30, 2017, 06:13 AM
Yeah you can park at the boat launch . Make sure you have your ducks in a row before you go . Dec also parks at the launch !


As does Forest Rangers. I got checked by one a few years back. Bait receipt, lic. ATV reg. The whole 9 yards.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 30, 2017, 07:23 AM
I guess they are doing what they get paid for. They do work for us...h2l
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Post by: Booker on Dec 30, 2017, 09:09 AM
thanks Booker. sounds like shantys will be rolling out soon.......  you guys gonna be out of Wallys again this year?
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Haven't been out there (scout) yet but hoping to get out this coming week. Good luck on the ice this year. I know there's lots of big ones in that lake.
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 30, 2017, 08:20 PM
I got roughly 8 inches today on the Edinburg side,it made an inch overnight.they have been biting good both nights even with the cold front
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 30, 2017, 08:23 PM
got my shanty out today. gonna hit it up tomorrow and see what bounty the lake may bring..tight lines to all
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Post by: NORRM on Dec 30, 2017, 09:09 PM
Hey 02 relax! The out of town mailing thing you speak of is bull! I still havent received mine in the mail. Stop calling it a walleye challenge when in reality its a penny social for you locals. If its a fishing contest FISH!!!!!  Dont show up with a ticket and your oxygen bottle and wheelchair to get drunk!
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Dec 30, 2017, 09:44 PM
Hey 02 relax! The out of town mailing thing you speak of is bull! I still havent received mine in the mail. Stop calling it a walleye challenge when in reality its a penny social for you locals. If its a fishing contest FISH!!!!!  Dont show up with a ticket and your oxygen bottle and wheelchair to get drunk!

Seems as thought you need to take some of your advice....... I have fished every year, even the last 2 when the contest was cancelled do to lack of ice. I don’t need to drink and suck oxygen to have a good time. Like I said before, you think you can “offer” something to make this contest better stop and talk to Lou or Beaver Ross. Better yet, STAY HOME..........
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Post by: Booker on Dec 30, 2017, 10:34 PM
Hey 02 relax! The out of town mailing thing you speak of is bull! I still havent received mine in the mail. Stop calling it a walleye challenge when in reality its a penny social for you locals. If its a fishing contest FISH!!!!!  Dont show up with a ticket and your oxygen bottle and wheelchair to get drunk!
Talk is cheap...especially when you don't have facts. I agree.....stay home
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Post by: JTrottaNY on Dec 31, 2017, 06:39 AM

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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Dec 31, 2017, 07:21 AM
Don't hate the player, hate the game!  :tipup:
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 01, 2018, 03:44 PM
Happy new years Guys Time for some new BS
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 01, 2018, 06:45 PM
had ourselves a decent day yesterday. Targeted walleye obviously, ended up with 5 keepers 2 shorts one perch and a handful of bass. A couple nice ones actually. All in al a good day on the big lake. We had bout 10-12 inches of ice out in front of hudson river reg. district.
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 01, 2018, 07:43 PM
Went out by myself again tonight,had a foot of ice and caught 5 keepers,one of which was a fat 20 incher
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Post by: Hardwaterlipn147 on Jan 01, 2018, 07:52 PM
Where about? I fish by fishouse rd side any ice update over there?
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 02, 2018, 06:30 AM
Goose, 20 inches is a nice one. Don't keep them all...

Good report Vern....h2l
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Post by: Garufi518 on Jan 02, 2018, 06:32 AM
What’s an avg / normal size eye for daga I caught a couple 20” over summer nothing any bigger
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Post by: xxxbeer247 on Jan 02, 2018, 11:21 AM
I had some luck in deep (35-40) fow this summer with the eyes but do you regulars target them in shallows during the winter or should I go right back to where I had success in the summer deep water?
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Post by: slipbob on Jan 02, 2018, 12:13 PM
I had some luck in deep (35-40) fow this summer with the eyes but do you regulars target them in shallows during the winter or should I go right back to where I had success in the summer deep water?

Well with the water being lower this time of year I think you would do well to try the same spot you got them at this summer.  The key at Sacandaga is often to be fishing near some type of structure. 
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 02, 2018, 03:11 PM
What’s an avg / normal size eye for daga I caught a couple 20” over summer nothing any bigger

This past summer I caught a lot of fish over 15 inches but nothing over 20". It was a very good year. I would like to think it was because of the past 2 winters without much good ice, keeping many off the ice. The way this winter has started out, that may change. The lake gets hit pretty hard in the winter when there is good ice. We will have to wait and see. There are some nice walleyes in the lake, just not a lot of bigger fish. In more than 50 years, I think my biggest was just under 27 inches and that was some time ago but they are there....Good Luck and don't keep them all....h2l
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 04, 2018, 06:14 AM
To my friends on the GS  last night I caught the biggest walleye through the ice here in Ct. 11.35lbs just made it through the hole Check out Ronald Colaresi on facebook for pic
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 04, 2018, 06:32 AM
Congrats, Ron. Catch one like that next month....h2l
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Post by: Bassmaster16 on Jan 04, 2018, 12:13 PM
Went to Sac for my first ever ice fishing trip last year out of Broadalbin. Had a good time and caught some bass and little pike. I've fished in the summer time and always like fishing around sport island pub, and by the islands out from wally's. How's the ice up that way? Anyone have luck fishing by those spots? Any info greatly appreciated. Where is there public parking by these places? I live hour and half away. Planning on heading out in 2 weeks. If anyone would like to fish together i like having a buddy on the ice with me.
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Post by: PSC13 on Jan 04, 2018, 01:04 PM
You can park right at wallys and there is pretty good fishing on both sides of Vandenburg point. 12in of ice right now
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Post by: iloveacrappiedinner on Jan 05, 2018, 07:59 AM
Anybody heading out tomorrow off Broadalbin boat launch? I'm picking up shiners today and gonna brave it out there. Hows the drag? I'd like to venture out a ways, but if the snow hasn't blown off (which in this wind i'm sure it is) i don't wanna pull too far in deeper snow.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 05, 2018, 09:13 AM
I'm not about to head out tomorrow but I'll be out there MON. Just went through all of my gear and I'm ready and anxious.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 06, 2018, 09:13 AM
Anyone been out by Scout? Debating going there or Northampton on Mon. Have had good and bad days at both. Maybe I'll just flip a coin.
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Post by: MJB518 on Jan 06, 2018, 08:33 PM
Just saw this posted on Facebook.


WARNING WARNING WARNING
To all people riding snowmobiles and using the lake .

Directly across the spillway in Northville directly across from Sport Island-Pub almost in the middle of the the lake there is a frozen log that sticks out of the ice about two feet!  I have been told by emergency crews that if someone was to hit it , it would be a horrible emergency call .  I was told it is visible in the day time but difficult to see at night !  Thank you to Josh Bedell for this alert !  Please share
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Post by: Garufi518 on Jan 06, 2018, 08:50 PM
Someone outta take a chainsaw out there and probably save a life lost a good friend in 05 to a sled accident he hit a dock that wasn’t taken out
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Post by: Bassmaster16 on Jan 06, 2018, 08:58 PM
IF they can't cut it maybe put a cone on it or something. that wouldn't be good
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 07, 2018, 06:51 AM
You have to be very careful riding along the beach as many home owners leave their docks on their beach and just let the water drop in the fall. There are also many old stone walls that project out from the shoreline. Just BE CAREFUL....h2l
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 07, 2018, 06:57 AM
Where about? I fish by fishouse rd side any ice update over there?
I fish a couple miles north up there,I had 10-12 inches last weekend there’s gotta be quite a bit more now
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 07, 2018, 06:59 AM
Goose, 20 inches is a nice one. Don't keep them all...

Good report Vern....h2l
I only kept two of the five,unfortunately the bigger one was one of them.i try to release any that are 18 or bigger,this time she was hooked really bad.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 07, 2018, 07:52 AM
Just saw this posted on Facebook.


WARNING WARNING WARNING
To all people riding snowmobiles and using the lake .

Directly across the spillway in Northville directly across from Sport Island-Pub almost in the middle of the the lake there is a frozen log that sticks out of the ice about two feet!  I have been told by emergency crews that if someone was to hit it , it would be a horrible emergency call .  I was told it is visible in the day time but difficult to see at night !  Thank you to Josh Bedell for this alert !  Please share

do someone a favor then...grab your chain saw and lop it off at the surface of the ice.
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 07, 2018, 05:20 PM
do a favor take a saw and cut the s.o.b. out so someone dosen't get hurt. it'll take bout 5 mins. Didn't get out this weekend because i was at a maple conference but i will be out there near deer island next weekend. tight lines.
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Post by: ADK Tank on Jan 08, 2018, 07:55 AM
The log was cut off and removed shortly after the initial post on facebook so it's no longer a hazard out there.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 08, 2018, 11:40 AM
Just got home from the Sacandaga. (Southern end). Had a couple of dropped flags. Guess I'll have to go back to get that big walleye or pike that couldn't find my bait today. I know that they are there. We have caught them before and put them back in....
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Post by: Boomer23 on Jan 11, 2018, 01:44 PM
I rented a house with some buddies on the lake near the Conkingville Dam ( about 3/4 mile southwest of it on the south side) for the 1st weekend in February.  I've never fished this lake and this trip is more about hanging out vs hard core fishing.  I'm hoping to just set up some Tip-ups close by the house.  Has anyone had any luck down that way or are most of the fish caught on the Main Lake near town?  Any input is appreciated.  Thanks!
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Post by: Booker on Jan 11, 2018, 02:42 PM
Just got back from the Sacandaga again. Same results as my last post. Time to move further North (Northampton) and try it later in the day. I know they are there someplace. Maybe saving the bite for the Challenge.
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Post by: beerbellybob106 on Jan 11, 2018, 07:26 PM
I rented a house with some buddies on the lake near the Conkingville Dam ( about 3/4 mile southwest of it on the south side) for the 1st weekend in February.  I've never fished this lake and this trip is more about hanging out vs hard core fishing.  I'm hoping to just set up some Tip-ups close by the house.  Has anyone had any luck down that way or are most of the fish caught on the Main Lake near town?  Any input is appreciated.  Thanks!
I could be wrong but I don't believe that freezes very well up towards the dam. You could always head a little farther south to fish house or broadalbin area to fish on the "main" lake where there's plenty of ice
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 12, 2018, 06:29 AM
I second what BBB said. Ice at that end of the lake can be very iffy. It does get fished but most fish the main lake....h2l
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Post by: trueweekendwarrior on Jan 12, 2018, 12:25 PM
Has anyone been out from the Broadalbin launch today?  I would like to get out there tomorrow.  I'm just wondering what the ice conditions are like.
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Post by: FLAGGGG1114 on Jan 12, 2018, 03:55 PM
I rented a house with some buddies on the lake near the Conkingville Dam ( about 3/4 mile southwest of it on the south side) for the 1st weekend in February.  I've never fished this lake and this trip is more about hanging out vs hard core fishing.  I'm hoping to just set up some Tip-ups close by the house.  Has anyone had any luck down that way or are most of the fish caught on the Main Lake near town?  Any input is appreciated.  Thanks!

I own a camp up at the north end of the lake and NEVER ice fish up that way.  That is where the Sacandaga River runs through the lake and there is current up that way. I wouldnt trust the ice, if it even freezes over completely.  I have never seen anyone fishing that end of the lake through the ice.  Make the drive down to Broadalbin, Mayfield, Lanzis, etc...it would be worth the trip for you!
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Post by: Boomer23 on Jan 12, 2018, 06:51 PM
I own a camp up at the north end of the lake and NEVER ice fish up that way.  That is where the Sacandaga River runs through the lake and there is current up that way. I wouldnt trust the ice, if it even freezes over completely.  I have never seen anyone fishing that end of the lake through the ice.  Make the drive down to Broadalbin, Mayfield, Lanzis, etc...it would be worth the trip for you!

Thanks for the replies!  I appreciate the feedback - and good to know.  I wondered about that
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 13, 2018, 07:35 AM
Lake has come up ONE foot overnight. The river in front of the house has opened up and is running about 4/5 feet higher than yesterday. The lake will continue to rise. It is 21 degrees and blowing snow right now. Be careful around the edges the next day or two....h2l
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Post by: d36344 on Jan 13, 2018, 08:14 AM
https://www.facebook.com/fultoncountysheriffsofficeny/posts/1736236559730557
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Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 13, 2018, 09:31 AM
Wow that’s a mess !
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Post by: Booker on Jan 13, 2018, 01:18 PM
Has anyone been by the southern end....Lanzis....Wally s?
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Post by: Ghostcheff44 on Jan 13, 2018, 03:08 PM
Is safe tomorrow to walk out from lanzi's.  Or Mayfield beach
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Post by: 97stang on Jan 13, 2018, 08:31 PM
Nothing about being closed on the Sheriffs website.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 13, 2018, 09:39 PM
I spoke to the Sheriff this morning. He did mention that the lake is dangerous but didn't say that it is CLOSED
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2018, 10:49 PM
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 14, 2018, 05:48 AM
They CANNOT close the lake.... use at your own discretion
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2018, 06:46 AM
The lake has come up just over TWO feet since Friday. The ice has broken up with open water almost down to Sport Island Pub. There is still a lot of water running past the house this morning but not as fast as yesterday. That water has to go someplace. Yesterday there were guys out off the campsite. The edges looked very wet in the am and as the water came up I am sure they got wetter. If there were some concerns about the lake I am sure the Northville end caused most of it.  Plus any area where creeks come into the lake. It is a big lake and conditions vary from one end to the other. -2 this morning and will be cold again tonight and with the inflow slowing, it will only improve.  Maybe they only CLOSED it to those that use their heads....Good Luck and Be Safe...h2l
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2018, 06:54 AM
They CANNOT close the lake.... use at your own discretion

They can and they have. Only once and it was in the Summer...h2l
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Post by: 97stang on Jan 14, 2018, 07:07 AM

(https://s14.postimg.cc/rupt9qm99/20180114_072504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rupt9qm99/)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2018, 07:22 AM
So, how were the edges...h2l
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Post by: d36344 on Jan 14, 2018, 08:06 AM
I'm up in Sunset Bay.  Edges are wet but no issue getting on.  cutting 16" +.  Big ridge in front that looks sketchy.
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Post by: 97stang on Jan 14, 2018, 08:08 AM
So, how were the edges...h2l
they were fine out from Wallys
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2018, 08:15 AM
97, thanks...Good Luck...h2l
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Post by: icefishinman88 on Jan 14, 2018, 11:12 AM
Hunt have you been by pleasant. Was wondering how the inlet side is. Was going to head that way tomorrow
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 14, 2018, 07:40 PM
We were out betweeen deer island and hudson River and getting out this am was no issue whatso ever. A bit different by the end of the day, with a tad bit of water on the edge, but that came through, and the ice didn't pull away from shore so no major issues. we ended up with 5 keeper eyes, a nice perch, 4 or 5 short eyes, a pike that snapped the line and 4 bass. It was a nice morning, slow and cold day that became breezy. Good day overall though. Just use your head around shores and things should be fine in a couple days.

Thanks
Vern
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Post by: headhunter13 on Jan 15, 2018, 07:11 AM

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Definitely not closed.. south end looked like a city 2 days ago.  Was a good day ;)
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Post by: countryrebel127 on Jan 15, 2018, 10:21 AM
(https://s13.postimg.cc/xoohkarnn/Screenshot_20180114-221826.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/xoohkarnn/)
Definitely not closed.. south end looked like a city 2 days ago.  Was a good day ;)
nice pike ;)
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Post by: hocfish on Jan 15, 2018, 02:33 PM
I have only fished Sacandaga open water, and was thinking of trying through the ice this winter.  I typically stay around the Town of Day boat launch.  Is the lot open in the winter, and is the ice safe there?  I read through the previous posts but this area doesn't seem to get much discussion.  Thanks
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 15, 2018, 06:46 PM
(https://s13.postimg.cc/xoohkarnn/Screenshot_20180114-221826.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/xoohkarnn/)
Definitely not closed.. south end looked like a city 2 days ago.  Was a good day ;)

nice job! Whats the stats on her? She is fat.
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 15, 2018, 06:50 PM
I have not fished up in day this year,but as a rule the farther north you go the less consistent the ice becomes.if the shorelines are decent enough to get out up there,I would be very careful around the area where sand creek meets the lake. I was out tonight towards fish house and the shorelines all had water coming through but getting on the ice wasn’t a problem.
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Post by: headhunter13 on Jan 15, 2018, 07:58 PM
nice job! Whats the stats on her? She is fat.
42" no weight
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 16, 2018, 10:00 AM
I have only fished Sacandaga open water, and was thinking of trying through the ice this winter.  I typically stay around the Town of Day boat launch.  Is the lot open in the winter, and is the ice safe there?  I read through the previous posts but this area doesn't seem to get much discussion.  Thanks

Yes, it is open year round. As far as conditions, I don't currently know. Haven't been there yet this year, but I do use it and the ice has always been good right there, even the last two years, when the rest of the lake wasn't.
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Post by: pgachef on Jan 16, 2018, 07:49 PM
Hunt have you been by pleasant. Was wondering how the inlet side is. Was going to head that way tomorrow
Went sunday tons of ice drove atv out from south shore road.
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Post by: Shantypanty on Jan 18, 2018, 02:36 PM
Broadalbin boat launch collected a lot of water at the bottom of the ramp making it tricky to get on and off. Ive gotta imagine the past few nights have made it a two layer extravaganza. Trucks driving onto the lake will need to be weary as they may be riding along and drop about 2 feet to the base ice. Bring extra underwear if this occurs.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 20, 2018, 01:13 PM
Just got back from GSL. Only one small pike. But I will be back there to get the ones I didn't get today.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 20, 2018, 01:48 PM
Booker, where you guys getting on/off?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Booker on Jan 20, 2018, 02:56 PM
Wallys....everything's solid. Fished by the traps. Lots of ice. (Not lots of fish)
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 21, 2018, 08:49 AM
How much snow did you have yesterday?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Booker on Jan 21, 2018, 06:23 PM
How much snow did you have yesterday?

Maybe three or four inches
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 21, 2018, 06:27 PM
Had a good saturday out there. Plenty of ice where we were, and fish a plenty. Ended up with8 leeper walleyes, bout half dozen shortys, a bass, and even a rock bass. My wife brought out our four yr old, and he even managed two walleyes, one legal one short. nice day for the most part. I like days like i had saturday. ;D
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 21, 2018, 08:11 PM
Does mcmurrys camp ground let you park and walk out of their launch?
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Post by: RaCKaHoLIC518 on Jan 21, 2018, 08:34 PM
Maybe three or four inches

TY Booker
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Post by: thor94 on Jan 22, 2018, 06:56 AM
Spent Saturday and Sunday fishing..  Sat was sloooooow.  Sunday was somewhat productive,  few walleye and three pike (biggest was 30").

Shoreline from Sunset to Lanzis is awful, ice heaves all along the shore. 
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 22, 2018, 07:05 AM
Vern, glad to see you had a good day...h2l
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 22, 2018, 07:55 AM
Does mcmurrys camp ground let you park and walk out of their launch?

I haven't been there in several years, but I used to park there for the Fuel & Food tourney. No one ever said I couldn't park there. Never saw anyone from the camp ground. And several other cars were there when I left. That's all I can say about it.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 22, 2018, 09:32 AM
I haven't been there in several years, but I used to park there for the Fuel & Food tourney. No one ever said I couldn't park there. Never saw anyone from the camp ground. And several other cars were there when I left. That's all I can say about it.

Thanks
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 23, 2018, 11:17 AM
Thanks

Welcome. I hope that helps.
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Post by: octanehi5 on Jan 23, 2018, 11:19 AM
How is the lake fairing with this rain? :tipup:
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Post by: CaptZeus on Jan 24, 2018, 08:33 AM
First time posting this season...
      Heading up to Sac for our annual ice weekend next week with the men (It's always a catch and release trip, just great to get away). We'll be staying at a camp on South Shore rd. a little north of the "I Go Inn" restaurant. Anyone get out on that side recently? Just wondering how the shore line is in that area. Thanks for any info. Good luck out there...
     Have done well in years past, but not consistent. 2 years ago, 9 walleye to 3lbs (all after dark), and 2 pike to 28".  Last year 1 flag in 3 days, nice 9.50lb pike...
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Post by: JiggnWithIt on Jan 24, 2018, 05:55 PM
Was looking for a little bit of help. I'll be going to a friend's camp by the broadalbin boat launch, near pike st. Going up for a couple of days and was hoping to get some fishing in. He isn't much of a fisherman so not much help. Looking to find some pike... Any advice or a point in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 24, 2018, 10:05 PM
I haven't been there in several years, but I used to park there for the Fuel & Food tourney. No one ever said I couldn't park there. Never saw anyone from the camp ground. And several other cars were there when I left. That's all I can say about it.

No.  They only plow the very front of the entrance...Im sure you could walk the snowmobile trail through the campground, but i don't think they want anyone parking there.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 25, 2018, 05:35 AM
Does mcmurrys camp ground let you park and walk out of their launch?

You could get on at Wallys in Mayfield. Plenty of parking.( Wallys is just about across the lake from mcmurrys.) Lots of good ice there. It is only about 10-15 ride from Mcmurrys.  Plus you could stop in at Wallys when you get off the ice. And if you need bait Fuel and Food is only a mile away.
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Post by: sodusguy09 on Jan 25, 2018, 05:54 AM
You could get on at Wallys in Mayfield. Plenty of parking.( Wallys is just about across the lake from mcmurrys.) Lots of good ice there. It is only about 10-15 ride from Mcmurrys.  Plus you could stop in at Wallys when you get off the ice. And if you need bait Fuel and Food is only a mile away.
Would you be talking about wallys gun world? That's what showed up for me in Google maps
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 25, 2018, 06:20 AM
You could get on at Wallys in Mayfield. Plenty of parking.( Wallys is just about across the lake from mcmurrys.) Lots of good ice there. It is only about 10-15 ride from Mcmurrys.  Plus you could stop in at Wallys when you get off the ice. And if you need bait Fuel and Food is only a mile away.

The area I am interested in fishing is literally next to mcmurrys.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 25, 2018, 07:53 AM
Unfortunately the only “legal” parking near there is the boat launch. The parking spots have dried up in that area over the years.
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Post by: danny_fenelon on Jan 25, 2018, 07:58 AM
Would you be talking about wallys gun world? That's what showed up for me in Google maps

I think they mean Wally's Driftwood Park south of Beacon Island.
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Post by: Booker on Jan 25, 2018, 09:07 AM
Would you be talking about wallys gun world? That's what showed up for me in Google maps
Wallys at Driftwood Park.....It is at the end of Vandenberg Point Rd. Between Mayfield and Broadalbin.
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Post by: hunt4perch on Jan 25, 2018, 10:07 AM
Would you be talking about wallys gun world? That's what showed up for me in Google maps

The Office (Wally's Driftwood Park)
530 Vandenburgh Point Rd
Gloversville, NY 12078
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 25, 2018, 10:18 AM
No.  They only plow the very front of the entrance...Im sure you could walk the snowmobile trail through the campground, but i don't think they want anyone parking there.

When I went there, they plowed right down into the camp area, near the trailers. Must have changed what they are doing.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 25, 2018, 11:01 AM
When I went there, they plowed right down into the camp area, near the trailers. Must have changed what they are doing.

Ya they don't do that anymore.  There is a barricade at the very beginning of the entrance. 
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Post by: Booker on Jan 27, 2018, 05:35 PM
Dead sea not completely dead today but still not wide awake. Got a 35 1\2 inch pike and a small one today. Both are back in the water.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 27, 2018, 06:16 PM
Dead sea not completely dead today but still not wide awake. Got a 35 1\2 inch pike and a small one today. Both are back in the water.

Nice! Any action on the GSL is a good day!
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 31, 2018, 03:58 PM
Anyone ever pull one of these guys outta the sac?
(https://s9.postimg.cc/dzs8qew8r/68847259-_AD33-453_B-9947-46_FF6_EC097_CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dzs8qew8r/)
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Post by: Booker on Jan 31, 2018, 06:16 PM
Anyone ever pull one of these guys outta the sac?
(https://s9.postimg.cc/dzs8qew8r/68847259-_AD33-453_B-9947-46_FF6_EC097_CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dzs8qew8r/)
I've fished there for many years and to answer your question.....NO
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Jan 31, 2018, 07:20 PM
That pic was is about 28yrs old and the only one I’ve ever caught. Musta came over the mayfield spillway
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 01, 2018, 06:27 AM
Over the years I have seen a few, but not many. Two or three years ago there was one caught out in front of the campsite. There was a picture of it on here and I think it was about 27 inches. There had to have been some in the river and swamps from before the lake was formed...h2l
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Post by: jakep138 on Feb 01, 2018, 07:03 AM
Has anyone received their wristbands for upcoming tourney through the mail yet?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 01, 2018, 07:32 AM
went and picked mine up at Fuel n Food
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 01, 2018, 08:09 AM
I think you need to pick them up
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Post by: jakep138 on Feb 01, 2018, 08:25 AM
Alright thanks guys, im coming from 2.5 hours away. Typically they send them in mail to us out of towners just have not received it yet.
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Post by: jakep138 on Feb 01, 2018, 08:49 AM
Just spoke with fuel n food they are mailing it, I will be flying solo this year as all my friends did not  get theirs in time. Look forward to seeing some of you out that way.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 01, 2018, 12:35 PM
Got mine a month ago.
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Post by: BGIII on Feb 04, 2018, 11:35 AM
Are ATV’s and snow machines allowed on the ice?’
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Post by: 97stang on Feb 04, 2018, 11:38 AM
Are ATV’s and snow machines allowed on the ice?’
yes
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Post by: Booker on Feb 04, 2018, 12:00 PM
Are ATV’s and snow machines allowed on the ice?’
Along with trucks
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Post by: ironjay on Feb 04, 2018, 07:15 PM
. 431/8”. My boy Thomas Cahill
(https://s10.postimg.cc/h1fm5s305/B19_E1_AD9-48_F2-42_F7-9_F61-74_CBBA9_FA063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h1fm5s305/)
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 04, 2018, 07:36 PM
Congrats. Nice pike...h2l
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 04, 2018, 08:19 PM
. 431/8”. My boy Thomas Cahill
(https://s10.postimg.cc/h1fm5s305/B19_E1_AD9-48_F2-42_F7-9_F61-74_CBBA9_FA063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h1fm5s305/)

Nice fish. My wife showed me this pic. She is friends with his sister.

Keep it or release? A lot of giants have been caught there recently. Saw 2 others posted online in the last 2 days.
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Post by: ironjay on Feb 04, 2018, 10:26 PM
Released! Happy to say. Sending docs in to state for my boy.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 04, 2018, 10:34 PM
Nice fish !  You need to keep an eye on small dogs with fish like that in the water !
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 05, 2018, 09:22 AM
Released! Happy to say. Sending docs in to state for my boy.

awesome.

What do you mean sending Doc's into the state? Is he getting a replica? If so, from someone locally?
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Post by: ironjay on Feb 05, 2018, 09:47 AM
Will be a replica. Somebody local good? He has a salmon getting done by Bryan at Anglers Choice Fish Mounts. As far as the document I was referring to the NYS Angler Achievement Program.
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 05, 2018, 09:50 AM
I believe the state has a catch and release program. It is great for the kids, plus, it teaches them that not every big fish has to go on the wall...h2l
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 05, 2018, 12:03 PM
Will be a replica. Somebody local good? He has a salmon getting done by Bryan at Anglers Choice Fish Mounts. As far as the document I was referring to the NYS Angler Achievement Program.

I was asking for my own curiosity. I wasn’t sure if there was a good local replica taxidermist. I caught a big one in the fall and I am looking for a replica mount as well. So far it looks like I am going to have lax reproductions in Minnesota do it.
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Post by: RedneckofLatham on Feb 05, 2018, 04:36 PM
Looking to try gsl for the first time trying to target pike any input as ware to target them and a place to park with in walking distance to fishy waters not looking for your honey hole just basic info would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
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Post by: fisherbone on Feb 05, 2018, 05:53 PM
Fished yesterday and the parking and access was GREAT at Wally's (address previously posted by another member a few pages back).  Highly recommend!

We walked 1.5 miles out to the big island.  5 hours 2 total flags and one 16" walleye..... went after the monster and it looks like he bit someone else's tip up yesterday.
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Post by: Boomer23 on Feb 05, 2018, 06:39 PM
Rented a house with a bunch of buddies on GSL over the weekend that was about 1 mile south of the Conkingville Dam - was a little worried about the ice that far North but it ended up being a solid 20" everywhere I drilled.  Fished 2 days with 20 tip-ups and only managed 1 fish.  But it was an awesome one.  44.75" with a 22.25" girth.  A buddy of mine from the trip is having it mounted.  It was our 1st trip to GSL and have never caught anything like that thru the ice.  Need to work on landing these fish so they can be safely released in the future, but definitely a great memory from the trip..

(https://s9.postimg.cc/929nvev7f/IMG_0058-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/929nvev7f/)
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 06, 2018, 06:45 AM
Congrats, nice fish. That is how Sacandaga can be..h2l
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Post by: BGIII on Feb 06, 2018, 10:57 AM
Can you bring atv’s and snow machines on GSL?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 06, 2018, 11:25 AM
Can you bring atv’s and snow machines on GSL?

YES, EVEN TRUCKS...
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 06, 2018, 02:44 PM
Anyone a victim of vandalism or a burglary on Sacandaga?

http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/state-police-man-accused-of-burglarizing-ice-shanties-on-sacandaga-lake


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Post by: jlbrownie_1 on Feb 06, 2018, 02:52 PM
I tip my hat to DEP and police, nice job!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 06, 2018, 02:59 PM
I tip my hat to DEP and police, nice job!

Agreed!
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Post by: Hardwaterlipn147 on Feb 06, 2018, 08:52 PM
No matter how hard you try there will always be scumbags! Nice work to the police!
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 06, 2018, 09:36 PM
sad to see this type of stuff happen.  sad that you have to worry about someone taking your stuff, so you have to haul it all back and forth everytime.
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Post by: BGIII on Feb 11, 2018, 11:31 AM
Anybody been out?
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Post by: waterdog4 on Feb 12, 2018, 05:47 AM
Anyone know how much snow is on the ice? and is there any slush under the snow?  I was hoping to bring the four wheelers next weekend for the contest. Snowmobiles are ready to go but a few guys in the group only have ATVs so hoping they are also an option.   Also i will be staying near sand island and hope to fish toward the scout island channel, is there any bad ice spots to watch out for over that way?   Have not been on the lake this winter and double checking.   Thanks guys 
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Post by: ADK Tank on Feb 12, 2018, 08:24 AM
Snow was deep Saturday, no chance of getting a wheeler out there then but it's supposed to be warm this week so you will have to see how much it knocks down the snow. I am not aware of any bad spots until you get  around the back side of scout where the channel is really narrow, there are two spots that are iffy there every year but they are off to the sides of the main channel. One is near a big rock and had a little open water near it a few weeks ago but I don't know how they are now.
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 12, 2018, 11:45 AM
I was out Saturday and Sunday ice fishing from Wally's.  Got the wheeler out both times... just hammer it!!  The snowmobiles put some decent trails down Saturday and the rain knocked the snow down quite a bit.  There was about 2 inches of slush under the snow in spot, hopefully we get some cold weather this week to put a nice solid crust on the lake!
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Post by: waterdog4 on Feb 12, 2018, 06:02 PM
Great information.  Thank you very much
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Feb 12, 2018, 06:14 PM
went ut sunday and hammered the bass. I think we ended up with about 10-11 nice size bass and threw them back of course. Also managed 4 keeper walleyes and a 4 short walleyes. Also in the fold was a rock bass and a got dam mudpuppy. Them things are the ugliest "things" i have seen. All in all  out to deer island, and with a lil help from a a good fun day even though the weather was dull gray and dreary. As for the snow, we got the wheeler out but it was becuase we had a plowed path out to deer island (shouldn't affect any snowmobilers). Once off the path it was tough but the snow packed down good and we packed a path to the shanty so we can all get there and have a good time. Anyone that is way out in the middle i wish you all luck getting there. There wasn't a ton of slush but the snow was deep. Good luck to all this coming weekend. Obviously have a great time and be safe.
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 13, 2018, 06:30 AM
Vern, those mud puppies are something. Catching "bass" and mud puppies, I would be moving....lol I would also be putting up a toll booth on the plowed path. You will make more money than you WILL win...lmao...Good Luck and be Safe....h2l

Sugar time is coming fast. You see the weather starting next week....I just had a thought..."Mud Puppy Sugar House". You could ever put one on your label....
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Feb 13, 2018, 10:07 PM
hahaha..would move but those two walleyes woulda prolly placed in two different hours....and yes saturday looks like the end for me with the temps startin to warn up a lil bit..and i will be out friday night getting the toll booth ready..buck/beer and ye shall pass to the big part of the lake...hahah what a racket!
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Post by: snelly on Feb 20, 2018, 07:36 PM
pulled shanty to shore for now. may take back out for fuel &food tourney
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Post by: thor94 on Feb 21, 2018, 05:59 AM
pulled shanty to shore for now. may take back out for fuel &food tourney

Did the same yesterday.   Not too worried about the amount of ice, just the shoreline when the lake rises. 

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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2018, 09:32 AM
Heading up to Sacandaga this weekend just looking for a ice report after this warmup. Wondering if you could get out from Wallys or broadalbin with an ATV after the warmup. Trying to figure out if we're gonna have to walk or not. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Feb 21, 2018, 12:03 PM
Heading up to Sacandaga this weekend just looking for a ice report after this warmup. Wondering if you could get out from Wallys or broadalbin with an ATV after the warmup. Trying to figure out if we're gonna have to walk or not.
you should be good to go looked fine this morning gonna get cold nights
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 21, 2018, 12:55 PM
Only thing I can add to Snelly's report is watch the edges. I see the lake is starting to come up some, so edges may become an issue...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2018, 10:40 AM
I see that the shanties on this end are on the beach this morning...h2l
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 25, 2018, 07:07 PM
I see that the shanties on this end are on the beach this morning...h2l

yea they pulled a lot off by Wallys yesterday pretty much all day
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2018, 08:18 PM
How did you do this weekend?....h2l
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 25, 2018, 08:32 PM
How did you do this weekend?....h2l

sent ya a pm
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Post by: fishing24/7 on Mar 01, 2018, 07:42 AM
Yes there is sponsored by food n fuel  3 days starting at 4 fri you can go to food n fuel website for all the info I’m going to take my two boys up there our season is over here in CT I only fished this lake  8 yrs ago I don’t know much about the lake myself but I hope I can get my boys on a walleye or two
How many tip ups are you allowed to fish
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 01, 2018, 09:49 AM
Good luck out there.  Ice has been so-so and fridays snow cover will make it dangerous for guys blindly bringing machines out.  Walking should be fine just be weary by shore and known springs and flows.  In NY your'e allowed 7 lines any combination of tip ups and jig rods. 

It would be great to see the Food and Fuel tournament have the pike category be catch and release mandatory.  Like many other tournaments have switched to, would prevent large pre-spawn pike from being killed just to weigh in.  Unless they are going on the wall, they don't make the best table fare, 20 plus years of bio accumulating heavy metals...

Is this a heavily attended tournament?

Yes, and LOTS of door prizes. They even give away a fishing boat, motor, trailer package from Alpin Haus. GREAT tourney!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2018, 04:55 PM
As of Monday the 26th ice was 18" measured with a tape and the Broadalbin and Wallys launch were still tight.... Wallys parking lot was a mess tho
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Post by: jghunter on Mar 02, 2018, 09:00 AM
Hey guys me and my buddy are heading up now how is the ice and snow conditions good luck to everybody thanks. Jeff
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Post by: hunts2long on Mar 02, 2018, 09:54 AM
Still snowing. Windy. About 10 inches of wet, heavy snow. Already turning to slush in the driveway...Be safe on the lake, it may be hard to see what the edges look like...h2l
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Post by: jghunter on Mar 02, 2018, 10:02 AM
Thanks
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Post by: Justice Fishnett on Mar 02, 2018, 04:51 PM
Plan on heading out in the morning,  lake had 20 inches of ice last weekend so I'm sure it'll be fine for this weekend as well. Didn't have much luck last weekend,  the girlfriend caught her first two pike so she loves the lake now. Oh well, worth the 2 hour ride for ice.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 02, 2018, 05:53 PM
We got just over 15 inches...h2l
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Post by: delay18 on Mar 03, 2018, 07:25 PM
Heard reports of 2 wheelers a side by side and a vehicle through the ice today for the tournament. Hope everyone is ok and be safe tomorrow. No tournament is worth dieing over!
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Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2018, 07:35 PM
5 wheelers and a side by side!!! Everyone was ok!!! Ice sucked on edge.i was there!
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 03, 2018, 08:08 PM

(https://s18.postimg.cc/uzwqbqen9/2_EC6_BF33-2_B30-4_E4_B-9571-_D02_C528_F6049.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uzwqbqen9/)
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 05, 2018, 07:48 AM
Heard reports of 2 wheelers a side by side and a vehicle through the ice today for the tournament. Hope everyone is ok and be safe tomorrow. No tournament is worth dieing over!

I saw a total of 10 vehicles pulled out. 4 by hand, 6 by excavator / tow truck. All near Wally's.
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Post by: hunts2long on Mar 05, 2018, 08:17 AM
Did you go to the weigh in? Any big fish caught....h2l
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 05, 2018, 07:35 PM
Did you go to the weigh in? Any big fish caught....h2l

I was #2 on the board all of Sat. with a tiny pike (only 29 & 1/4") until the boys came in for the roast pig dinner. Then the board loaded up with 44+" pike. I couldn't hear too good during the awards, I don't thing there were any in the 50's", smallest was 10" bigger than mine. Largest trout was 14.5". Other than that, I just couldn't hear. Since it was my first keeper pike on this lake & my first ever entered in the contest, I got a gift certificate. Lou is a great guy. Attendance was way down this year due to the poor ice.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Mar 06, 2018, 05:14 AM
Pike:
46 3/4
41 3/4
41 1/2
41 1/4
40 3/4
39

Walleye:
25 3/4
24 1/2
23 1/4
21 1/2
20 7/8
20 3/4

Next year 36" and under pike are to be let go and not entered.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Mar 06, 2018, 05:20 AM
Our day was interesting to say the least.  At 5:30am on Saturday we were up to our knees in water 5 ft off shore on the broadalbin side.  Decided to turn around load up and went off wally's beach.  I found blazing my own trail down the beach a ways proved successful as many machines went in the drink.  We pulled a brand new Honda Pioneer 1000 out with two of our four wheelers and then a sled over by grandview.  To the people that set up in my lone blazed trail i'm sorry you got wet everytime i drove by, but i didn't make the trail for you and I wasn't slowing down.
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Post by: hunts2long on Mar 06, 2018, 06:22 AM
I have asked for a same thing for the walleyes. Nothing under 20 inches to be brought in. In years past when there is good ice and big turn out, I couldn't believe the small walleyes that people were bringing in. Some years this contest can do more harm to the lake than the WC. I am glad he changed the rules on the pike for next year; it is a start....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 06, 2018, 06:31 AM
Pike:
46 3/4
41 3/4
41 1/2
41 1/4
40 3/4
39

Walleye:
25 3/4
24 1/2
23 1/4
21 1/2
20 7/8
20 3/4

Next year 36" and under pike are to be let go and not entered.


Some girl came out of Wally's and told me that that was in effect already, but Lou took it form me, measured it, put it on the board and gave me the gift certificate.
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Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Mar 06, 2018, 05:59 PM
I think they implemented it once a few decent ones were entered.
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Post by: JTrottaNY on Mar 08, 2018, 04:37 AM
I know part of the excitement is running over to enter your fish but personally I like it when the tournament has a phone line you can check the smallest size on the board and throw back anything short....
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 08, 2018, 06:25 AM
Honestly with the results every year for what it takes to be top 3 for pike in the Sacandaga tournament, it would be nice to see that all fish 40” and under can not be entered/ released. SacandAga is far from a “trophy” lake, with the exception of the big pike population... start taking away that big pike population, and then what is sacandaga good for besides a boat load of short walleye?
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Post by: Iceman on Mar 08, 2018, 09:49 AM
With the popularity of ice fishing some of the smaller ponds and lakes are taking a big hit to the fishery. Mayfield, Mountian, West all show the results of over fishing. Establishing "minimum lengths" on fish in a tournament is a huge start and I like the live fish weigh in option too. For lakes that are not very fertile like the GSL catch and release tournaments like the Walleye Challenge help the fish out a lot. However,  BASS has proved that not all fish released make it, but its better than harvesting all fish regardless of size. Then again, walleye are one of the best to eat so hopefully all legal fish caught made it to the dinner table. Managing fisheries is tough but by setting standards for minimum fish size in derbies can help.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 08, 2018, 09:59 AM
They really need to change ny state regulations . Other states have much stricter regulation and much better fishing. They need cut down the lines allowed to 2-3 lines max
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: eyehi on Mar 08, 2018, 10:37 AM
start taking away that big pike population, and then what is sacandaga good for besides a boat load of short walleye?

maybe those walleye will become trophy size with less pike ..... seems to work that way on the st Lawrence river ... just a thought ....
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 08, 2018, 11:27 AM
I keep a boat on the Gsl in the summer I can’t mmonster eyes off the dock every weekend when the sun goes down right at my boat slip.( also a lot of smaller 12 14 inch fish. ). I’ve ice fished the lake a bunch of times and only came up with pile and a couple dinky eyes. Not sure what’s up with that.
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 08, 2018, 01:47 PM
maybe those walleye will become trophy size with less pike ..... seems to work that way on the st Lawrence river ... just a thought ....


ehhh I doubt it.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Mar 12, 2018, 08:27 PM
You honestly think Lou only pays back $4000? What about all of the door prizes he gives away? What about the “free” pig roast he usually does? At the end of the day I would be willing to bet he hopes to break even...... JMO
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Post by: hunts2long on Mar 13, 2018, 03:16 AM
I agree with 02, I don't think Lou is making a lot of profit with this ONE weekend event. Some of those guys that are catching large pike are doing it most of the season and releasing them. Keeping a few on one weekend is not hurting the lakes pike fishing. It's has more to do with people thinking that a 30" pike is a money fish...Just my .02...h2l
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 13, 2018, 08:32 AM
I dont think he would put that much effort into getting everything together if he wasn’t making a buck on it. At the end of the day he’s running a business.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Mar 13, 2018, 08:46 AM
correct, he is running a business, what's that have to do with the tournament? still willing to bet at the end of the day he is barely breaking even. if anyone should have concerns maybe call Lou and express them to him instead of on the internet.......
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 13, 2018, 09:00 AM
Running the tournaments is part of his business. He’s probably making more money then you think. Also probably using donations as business right offs. Plus all be business brought into the store the day of the tournament.  I didn’t say anything is wrong with it nor did I say I had any issues with it. I don’t think he would keep doing it year after year if he wasn’t making money off it
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Eagle Ed on Mar 13, 2018, 09:10 AM
What's wrong with a guy making a profit on his tournament/business.  Lou has some great prizes, good food and plenty of happy fishermen at the end of the day.  Entry fee is reasonable with a fun day for those willing to enjoy the fishing.

Eagle Ed
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Post by: ADK Tank on Mar 13, 2018, 12:02 PM
There's no reason to not have a live weigh in option for pike there.  It's shameful to kill so many fish there for the chance to win a minimal amount of money.  They are long lived fish, it has a negative effect on an otherwise relatively low pressure fishery.  Pretty much every other pike derby in New York is mandatory live weigh in and release.
Also, it appears that at $25 a person and nearly 1,000 participants, they collect roughly $25,000 for this tournament.  The pay outs for the tournament are less than $4000 total.  The boat was donated by a local shop. Do the profits of the Food N Fuel tournament go to charity?

What shop donated the boat? Alpin Haus sells that boat new for around $15-16K. I don't think there is any shop that is going to donate that kind of money to a fishing tournament but please let us know who donated it so we can patronize that business. Did Alpin Haus give it to him for cost, maybe. A lot of the other door prizes are whatever ice fishing equipment he has in stock at the end of the year plus some items he buys. If he does make money from the tournament itself I bet it's not much and the reason he does it year after year is becuase he is a good business man that realizes doing these extra things in the community turns into money spent at his store, which has a full parking lot most of it's open hours.

It gets old year after year to hear people complain about this contest and the Walleye Challenge that he started and runs for the chamber of commerce. If you don't like the way they are run, simple don't enter them. There are over 1,000 people each year who have no problem putting their money up. Lou works his tail off and does a ton for the local community, not just fishing contest so don't think he is scamming unsuspecting fishermen out of their money.
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 13, 2018, 12:27 PM
What's wrong with a guy making a profit on his tournament/business.  Lou has some great prizes, good food and plenty of happy fishermen at the end of the day.  Entry fee is reasonable with a fun day for those willing to enjoy the fishing.

Eagle Ed

Great point.  God forbid someone pay to keep the lights on. 
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 13, 2018, 01:09 PM
Pretty simple, in lieu of taking to the internet with negativity, perhaps you can have a silent protest and not partake in the event
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Post by: Garufi518 on Mar 13, 2018, 01:39 PM
Pretty simple, in lieu of taking to the internet with negativity, perhaps you can have a silent protest and not partake in the event
Solid well thought out positive outcome 👍
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Mar 13, 2018, 01:51 PM
What shop donated the boat? Alpin Haus sells that boat new for around $15-16K. I don't think there is any shop that is going to donate that kind of money to a fishing tournament but please let us know who donated it so we can patronize that business. Did Alpin Haus give it to him for cost, maybe. A lot of the other door prizes are whatever ice fishing equipment he has in stock at the end of the year plus some items he buys. If he does make money from the tournament itself I bet it's not much and the reason he does it year after year is becuase he is a good business man that realizes doing these extra things in the community turns into money spent at his store, which has a full parking lot most of it's open hours.

It gets old year after year to hear people complain about this contest and the Walleye Challenge that he started and runs for the chamber of commerce. If you don't like the way they are run, simple don't enter them. There are over 1,000 people each year who have no problem putting their money up. Lou works his tail off and does a ton for the local community, not just fishing contest so don't think he is scamming unsuspecting fishermen out of their money.
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couldn't agree with this more........
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 13, 2018, 03:21 PM
What would ice shanty be, without people complaining about something ??
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Mar 13, 2018, 03:45 PM
What would ice shanty be, without people complaining about something ??

This is also true. 
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 13, 2018, 04:05 PM
I could care less what they do with the money. Food n fuel is great. I always stop for beer, snacks, ice. I keep my boat at a marina a mile or so away. They also have really cheap propane . It’s like 8 bucks for a 20lb refill.
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Post by: Brucebob7 on Mar 13, 2018, 04:46 PM
Yes But they Charge 3 dollars for a Dozen Fat heads Crazy Prices lol
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: LastCast69 on Mar 13, 2018, 06:26 PM
Not knocking the tournament itself.  I'm sure it is a great time.  I fish several a year that are always a blast.  However, the idea of a person profiting from exploiting a public resource rubs me wrong.  By promoting an event, every year, where over 1,000 people (that wouldn't otherwise not be fishing this lake) keep and kill most fish caught to weigh in so they are eligible to win a little cash, doesn't seem the best move for the fishery.  Especially pike, which are in a pre spawn phase this time of year, and are long lived fish. Many of these 20+ lb pike are 15- over 20 years old, it takes a lot of time to grow trophies.  It seems there is no reason to not establish a live weigh in system, to help mitigate some of the damage caused.  The Cranberry derby is a mandatory live weigh in, mandatory release, pays out $600 AN HOUR, and is only one day  long, with a similarly priced entry fee.  My personal feeling is that the Food and Fuel tournament could pay out more but more importantly be held in a more environmentally responsible manner. 
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Post by: ADK Tank on Mar 14, 2018, 07:22 AM
So you are against all commercial fishing? You don't buy any fish or seafood from a store or a restaurant since these businesses directly make a profit from exploiting a public resource?

Sounds like you don't even fish this contest, have you ever and have you ever been to the giveaways at the store on Sunday? If not than to comment on how much he spends or makes on this contest has no basis. To say this contest brings in 1000 people that normally don't fish this lake shows you aren't in touch with what is going on with it. Have you drove down Lakeside Drive in Mayfield near the farm and looked out across the lake? My guess is you can see 60+ hardside shanties that are there season long, ice conditions permitting. That is in one location on a very large lake. Sure do some people show up and fish just because of the contest that weekend, yes but the vast majority of the participants fish this lake multiple times if not every weekend through the season. What you also don't realize is many of the pike are released, it's not mandated that they be dead and in years past when called Lou will ride out to the location of a fisherman to measure a fish so it can be released right there. The big ones that are kept are usually a fish of a lifetime for a person and end up on their wall, which is their legal right. For the Walleye Challenge (which pays out around $1600 an hour plus gives away a side by side, fourwheeler, and snowmachine) that Lou started it is a mandatory live weigh in and release but even in these cases how many of these fish actually survive after the being transported in questionable methods and released? Or doesn't it matter because it makes you feel good about it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 14, 2018, 09:03 AM
I watched. some drone footage of the tournament and the lake had a ton of people on it. Like a stupid amount.  If you go out on a normal weekend it’s nothing like that. I would say it brings in a lot of people who normally don’t fish the lake. It should be a live release tournament. If you cant respect the lake enough to transport a fish and keep it alive in a cooler then don’t enter the competition. It also keeps people honest. People will Drill live wells and fish a few days ahead and can just turn the dead fish in the day of the tournament.
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Post by: hunt4perch on Mar 14, 2018, 04:11 PM
Walleye  - Fulton County Challenge
On Feb. 24, ECOs Scott Pierce and Jason Hilliard were on patrol at the annual Walleye Challenge Ice Fishing Tournament on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Fulton County when the officers came upon an ice shanty and two fishermen. A small opening in the ice had been dug next to the shanty to form a livewell, and a number of walleye and perch were stored there. Some fish were alive and others were not. ECO Pierce counted 13 walleye in the pool of water, which put the two fishermen over the daily limit of walleye. The fishermen said they were going to release the extra walleye after the tournament. ECOs Pierce Hilliard asked the fishermen to release the five live walleye back to the lake. The fishermen were charged with taking and possessing in excess of the daily limit of walleye.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 14, 2018, 04:13 PM
Lol. Told ya
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 14, 2018, 04:54 PM
Wow. That’s just 2 people that got busted. Really makes you wonder what lengths people will go to, just to win.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 14, 2018, 05:06 PM
Thats a pretty common thing on that lake. I’ve seen many shantys with a large flip up floor to the live well
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 14, 2018, 07:32 PM
Walleye Challenge - Fulton County
On Feb. 24, ECOs Scott Pierce and Jason Hilliard were on patrol at the annual Walleye Challenge Ice Fishing Tournament on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Fulton County when the officers came upon an ice shanty and two fishermen. A small opening in the ice had been dug next to the shanty to form a livewell, and a number of walleye and perch were stored there. Some fish were alive and others were not. ECO Pierce counted 13 walleye in the pool of water, which put the two fishermen over the daily limit of walleye. The fishermen said they were going to release the extra walleye after the tournament. ECOs Pierce Hilliard asked the fishermen to release the five live walleye back to the lake. The fishermen were charged with taking and possessing in excess of the daily limit of walleye.

1st...The WC was Feb. 17th
2nd...By the rules you can't have "any" walleyes on the ice if you are in the WC. Fish must be entered or released right away.
3rd...If what you say is true, those "dirt bags" are doing that everytime they are on the ice, all season. Plus, a ticket is NOT enough. They should have taken all their gear, shanty, everything and had a fire on the beach.
4th...I am sure those two are not the only ones...h2l
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Post by: paul23 on Mar 15, 2018, 06:45 AM
Strange they didnt release the names.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Mar 15, 2018, 07:04 AM
Here's a vid I found of this years Walleye Challenge.  Pretty cool i thought.

Our Shanty is at 4:30ish..  Can you find yourself???

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Post by: bowski76 on Mar 15, 2018, 07:26 AM
Great video, thanks.
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Post by: snelly on Mar 15, 2018, 04:19 PM
Here's a vid I found of this years Walleye Challenge.  Pretty cool i thought.

Our Shanty is at 4:30ish..  Can you find yourself???


very cool thanks for sharing that
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Jake1 on Mar 19, 2018, 08:27 AM
Here is the link from the DEC website, news and learning, press releases- ECO releases come out every Thursday. Not sure if hyperlink is active you may have to copy paste

http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/113002.html
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: o2rmk800 on Mar 19, 2018, 09:05 AM
their names should be announced and banned from any contest on the Sacandaga for life............  also still don't understand them being off a week on the date.......
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Mar 20, 2018, 04:41 PM
So here's a question for the group...  With the cold temps, it seems the lake is still very fishable.  But....Walleye and Pike season are over. 

Can you still ice-fish, but just not keep the fish? 

Wouldn't mind getting out one more weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Mar 20, 2018, 05:28 PM
If it’s out of season you can’t fish it. You can perch fish tho
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bowski76 on Nov 28, 2018, 09:40 AM
Is anyone aware of any ice fishing tournaments on the south end of GS?
Planning a trip for this season and I would rather not go when there is a tournament.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Nov 28, 2018, 09:41 AM
http://www.gslff.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/ice-19_flyer_002.323163937.pdf

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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 12, 2018, 04:22 PM
Very happy to say that tonight I landed my first eye of the year,about 20 minutes ago. 3 1/2” of clear black ice and didn’t even get set up before the flag went up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/t1jd1zcR/542-BBCF9-238-D-48-D6-978-B-F47-D7-CBFF229.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1jd1zcR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9JfKFNf/9693-CB45-FF47-47-A2-90-C0-CC6-B2-E479-ED0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9JfKFNf)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 12, 2018, 05:15 PM
Way to go Goose...
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 12, 2018, 06:14 PM
Got one more eye so far.Best day of the year other than opening day of deer season.feels great to be back on the Dead Sea.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Dec 13, 2018, 06:02 AM
nice way to start off tight lines. and stay safe
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bowski76 on Dec 13, 2018, 06:54 AM
Nice fish, making our first trip to GSL in late January; really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 14, 2018, 05:32 AM
Thanks guys.hopefully I find a few soon that have a little more size to them when my favorite spots are safe
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 14, 2018, 06:33 AM
Goose, way to go. I see the lake has dropped about a foot this past week. It has been a long time since it was this high in the Fall. Be careful out there....h2l
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 15, 2018, 05:26 PM
nice catch goose..sunset bay area i assume....
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 15, 2018, 10:23 PM
So sir,over on the batchellerville side
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Post by: countryrebel127 on Dec 19, 2018, 09:50 AM
anybody been out on the southern end of sacandaga?
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Post by: snelly on Dec 19, 2018, 10:54 AM
there was someone on the ice on sport island pubs web cam about an hour ago. how much ice? no idea
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 23, 2018, 06:22 AM
The lake level has been like a yo-yo. HRRB reported that in early Dec. lake was about 9 feet above the norm. It dropped some in Dec. but since Thursday it came up over 2 feet. Haven't seen anyone on this end since  early this past week....h2l
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Post by: Skylands27 on Dec 25, 2018, 10:39 PM
Anyone got an idea of ice thickness or any smaller surrounding lakes with safe ice? Looking to come up thursday after a few more cold nights
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Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 26, 2018, 09:15 AM
Not to sure on the Gsl. I’ve seen some sketchy ice pics.the water level is going up and down. A lot of the smaller lakes are safe in the Canada and Caroga Lake area. I was out last weekend on the atv. Solid 8-9 inches
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Post by: Skylands27 on Dec 26, 2018, 09:19 AM
Perfect that's a huge help. I was looking at caroga since its smaller and we dont have an atv, so I may end up there.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 26, 2018, 10:59 AM
Yeah. Better safe then sorry. Caroga had guys all over it.
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Post by: Adkhunter1590 on Dec 27, 2018, 10:04 AM
Little sacandaga has 7-8 inches of ice. Skating rink is open on it. Not sure about the big lake though. Supposed to go up there Jan 12th weekend to fish with some buddies if there’s enough ice. Fingers crossed for good ice. We will be launching on the west side of Sinclair point. I have family that lives there so it’s a easy access point for me.
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Post by: JTrottaNY on Dec 27, 2018, 10:10 AM
Little sacandaga has 7-8 inches of ice.

You are referring to Sacandaga Lake in Speculator, NY?
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Post by: Adkhunter1590 on Dec 27, 2018, 06:42 PM
You are referring to Sacandaga Lake in Speculator, NY?

I was referring to the little northville lake. Some people call it the little sac.  Saw pics of kids skating on it early this morning.
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Post by: Booker on Dec 28, 2018, 08:48 AM
I believe he is talking about Great Sacandaga Lake
because he mentioned Sinclair Pt. Unless there is a Sinclair Pt. up in Speculator too.
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Post by: Jawjacker420 on Dec 30, 2018, 04:52 AM
Anyone hitting the dead sea today?  Gonna go up and check ice on Lakeside Dr. In Mayfield in a little while :tipup:
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Post by: BGIII on Dec 30, 2018, 12:08 PM
What’s up guys I’m in the process of trying to plan a little trip with my brothers and cousins up to Great Sacandaga for some ice fishing this winter and we’re trying to pick a weekend. I’m hoping you guys can give me some info. How is the ice fishing in the first couple weeks of March up there, and is there still enough ice during that time?
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Post by: paul23 on Dec 30, 2018, 12:40 PM
My bud tried to get on ice there and couldnt yesterday.
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Post by: Mtnd777 on Dec 30, 2018, 01:53 PM
What’s up guys I’m in the process of trying to plan a little trip with my brothers and cousins up to Great Sacandaga for some ice fishing this winter and we’re trying to pick a weekend. I’m hoping you guys can give me some info. How is the ice fishing in the first couple weeks of March up there, and is there still enough ice during that time?

Its gonna be hard to tell this far in advance because the weather can be pretty unpredictable but I would think February would be a safer bet
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Post by: wish4fish on Dec 30, 2018, 04:28 PM
Anyone fish today? Wondering about the edges...
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 31, 2018, 09:04 AM
What’s up guys I’m in the process of trying to plan a little trip with my brothers and cousins up to Great Sacandaga for some ice fishing this winter and we’re trying to pick a weekend. I’m hoping you guys can give me some info. How is the ice fishing in the first couple weeks of March up there, and is there still enough ice during that time?

There is a tourney each year, the first weekend. Search for Fuel & Food Sunco, Mayfield, NY. Go to Contests. All the info is there.
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Post by: jmirabs31 on Dec 31, 2018, 01:20 PM
I was told there was someone fishing by the Northampton campground yesterday. I hope to get up there this week and check the ice.
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Post by: SouthernIce on Jan 02, 2019, 03:55 PM
I know it is called the Dead Sea but it is worth trying for perch? Does anyone have any tips on what works best?

I have done a weekend ice fishing the past 5 years and outside of 36” pike in Year 2 we have struck out.

Any tips would be appreciated!
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Post by: swillerjigs on Jan 03, 2019, 11:45 AM
So when are the derbys? so we dont come up then lol
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 03, 2019, 12:06 PM
So when are the derbys? so we dont come up then lol

Just check the Food and Fuel sites.. they will have all the information regarding the big tourney's....
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Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 03, 2019, 12:07 PM
Lol it’s a mess on the lake when they have the derby’s
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 03, 2019, 01:26 PM
I know it is called the Dead Sea but it is worth trying for perch? Does anyone have any tips on what works best?

I have done a weekend ice fishing the past 5 years and outside of 36” pike in Year 2 we have struck out.

Any tips would be appreciated!

The people who call it the Dead Sea just don't take the time to get to know the lake. I have been fishing that lake for 55 years. I am rarely skunked. I do better in open water than ice, but I still have fish in the freezer. For perch, small shiners on red hooks with tip-ups. I like to hook the bait in the tail. Place anywhere in the water column. Electronics do help locate them. I also use "Gulp" scent. Pike, the largest shiners you can get, we have caught decent pike in 3-15 fow. Walleye, medium shiners, 2-3 ft. off of the bottom. The southern part of the lake is best for ice season.  The northern part for open water. Good luck!
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 03, 2019, 01:39 PM
The people who call it the Dead Sea just don't take the time to get to know the lake. I have been fishing that lake for 55 years. I am rarely skunked. I do better in open water than ice, but I still have fish in the freezer. For perch, small shiners on red hooks with tip-ups. I like to hook the bait in the tail. Place anywhere in the water column. Electronics do help locate them. I also use "Gulp" scent. Pike, the largest shiners you can get, we have caught decent pike in 3-15 fow. Walleye, medium shiners, 2-3 ft. off of the bottom. The southern part of the lake is best for ice season.  The northern part for open water. Good luck!

And by the northern part of the lake, I DON'T mean Northville. I mean Edinburgh and north to the dam. Too many people I have talked to think Northville is the north end of the lake. Not by a LONG shot!
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Post by: Hardwaterlipn147 on Jan 05, 2019, 09:34 AM
agreed with newbie53 sacandaga is a great fishery! ive fished it for years , ive proved to two of my buddy's that called it the dead see that its good fishing. people need to learn patience and find what the fish want. maybe do some research in the summer to find structure for winter . put the work in it will pay off !!!!  :tipup: ::) @)
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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 05, 2019, 04:37 PM
Sacandaga is a great fishery... and fun.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 05, 2019, 05:28 PM
Yeah it holds some nice fish. I dock my boat on the gsl for the summer.  I catch eyes, pike , gills and sm bass off the dock all the time. Smallmouth around the islands . Last year I have seen more fish then ever. The water was super clear. Huge schools of gills and huge schools of sm bass.
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Post by: snelly on Jan 06, 2019, 05:47 AM
right now the lake is a mess. It's 17 ft. above normal level. By Tues. Hudson river regulatory says it will be at max. level. yet they won't increase the flow rate. because of effects down stream ( Hudson river) It's flooded up into peoples yards right now it makes the edges unsafe. be careful if you go out
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 06, 2019, 06:48 AM
right now the lake is a mess. It's 17 ft. above normal level. By Tues. Hudson river regulatory says it will be at max. level. yet they won't increase the flow rate. because of effects down stream ( Hudson river) It's flooded up into peoples yards right now it makes the edges unsafe. be careful if you go out

Snelly you are pretty close. Normal Jan. 1st level is 753 above sea level. This morning it is at 766.5. Most years in May it is at 768. The river out front isn't flowing much so water coming in has slowed. Going to be a lot of docks with damage this Spring. Not sure how the high water will effect the ice fishing this year. Going to be a lot of water for the fish to spread out into instead of deep holes and the river channel. Many areas the shoreline is a mess will only get worst as the water drops. They better get it down before spring run-offs or I will be tying to boat to the deck. Have a good one...h2l
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Post by: Jlay_upstateny on Jan 08, 2019, 07:19 PM
Any info on ice conditions north of batchelerville bridge? I know the lake is really high, wondering about the shorelines and access...
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Post by: Hardwaterlipn147 on Jan 10, 2019, 07:07 AM
would also like to know ice condition for north end (Edinburgh) thank you in advanced.
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 10, 2019, 05:21 PM
Out this evening from Wally's.. 6 inches of black ice.
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Post by: countryrebel127 on Jan 10, 2019, 07:14 PM
iceman were you in the blue clam out towards beacon?
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 11, 2019, 06:37 AM
iceman were you in the blue clam out towards beacon?

No we were on the opposite side in a Eskimo popup.  The berm kept us somewhat out of the wind.  Hopefully getting the permanent shanty out this weekend
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Post by: Thecatch on Jan 11, 2019, 07:04 AM
how is the walleye fishing here herd it's good on the ice ?
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 11, 2019, 08:00 AM
Great to hear there's 6" of black ice at Wally's.
Does the lake normally freeze at the far south end where School Street crosses the lake?
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 11, 2019, 10:25 AM
how is the walleye fishing here herd it's good on the ice ?

It can be good and bad... with the Lake being so high this year not sure what to expect. 

Last night we managed 3 eyes but no keepers
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 11, 2019, 10:27 AM
Great to hear there's 6" of black ice at Wally's.
Does the lake normally freeze at the far south end where School Street crosses the lake?

Not sure about that.  I would suspect since this is a channel between Mayfield and Sacandaga it doesn't freeze great but really I have no idea
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Post by: Booker on Jan 11, 2019, 11:30 AM
Rode by the School Street spillway this morning. Open water at the spillway but the channel leading to the big lake is solid
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Post by: thor94 on Jan 13, 2019, 06:23 PM
Fished the North end Saturday and Sunday, around 5-7” of ice.  Still open way up by the dam.  Shoreline wasn’t great Saturday but firmed up Sunday.  Action was slow, but two beautiful days. 
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Post by: Cowboys#1 on Jan 19, 2019, 11:11 AM
Buddy's had a good morning on the Dead Sea.... While I'm stuck at work
(https://i.postimg.cc/c6w3hKG7/imagejpeg-0-8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6w3hKG7)
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Post by: FishnChef on Jan 19, 2019, 11:22 AM
Careful out there guys saw on the news a snowmobiler died after hitting a pressure ridge last night.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 19, 2019, 03:11 PM
A few of the kids from the fishing club made it out there today. They had a slow day. They said there are pressure ridges out there that are virtually invisible until you get up on them. Scary stuff. Thoughts and prayers to the family of the man that lost his life last night.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 20, 2019, 11:55 AM
Fulton County Sheriff's Office has put out an official warning about the three big pressure ridges between Lanzi's and Sport Island Pub. The lake is being lowered two inches a day, causing this dangerous situation. Be careful out there!
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Post by: FLAGGGG1114 on Jan 20, 2019, 07:14 PM
Anyone know ice conditions near sport island pub/Lanzis? How much snow did you get up there? Thinking of going up on Wednesday.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 21, 2019, 06:50 AM
There have been a few guys fishing out from Sport Island the last week or so. We got close to 20 inches of snow just north of Northville....h2l
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Post by: StriperLund on Jan 21, 2019, 07:51 AM
I was on Sacandaga in the Northville Area Saturday morning. There was a lot of ice. 14 or 15". The snow was great for walking but now with 20" of fresh snow its going to be tough going. Caught 2x Walleyes on 2x :tipup: and that was it. Fished from an hour before sunrise to 10:30.  :tipup:
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 21, 2019, 09:53 AM
Seeing how everyone is doing on the dead sea this year primary the south end of the Lake.   Have fished out from Wally's a hand full of times already with not so great success, occasional morning bite / dusk and evening bite seems non-existent.
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Post by: FISHN NIK on Jan 21, 2019, 10:11 AM
Hey Cowboy,what are those fish in your buds pic next to the perch?



               FN
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Post by: Cowboys#1 on Jan 21, 2019, 10:31 AM
Hey Cowboy,what are those fish in your buds pic next to the perch?
Walleyes


               FN
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Post by: Fishmongerlyndon on Jan 28, 2019, 09:29 AM
Hey all, Just wondering where the best access around the Batchellerville bridge is. I have never fished the lake through the ice and I figured its about time. Any information would be greatly appreciated !
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 28, 2019, 09:56 AM
Hey all, Just wondering where the best access around the Batchellerville bridge is. I have never fished the lake through the ice and I figured its about time. Any information would be greatly appreciated !

From the South Shore side, just before the bridge, on the left, there is a small town park. Depending on how much snow there is, parking might be tough. That's about it. The rest, both sides of the lake, is permitted or private land. Also, in 55 years of going up there, I have never seen the water fully frozen all around the bridge. With them letting the water out at 2" a day, there are hazards in many areas right now. You might try the Edinburgh Marina, on the other side of the bridge. I don't know if they allow access in the winter. Be safe!
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Post by: p.schroeder on Jan 28, 2019, 10:47 AM
Hi everyone! Does anyone know how things are looking in the Broadalbin boat launch/Sand Island/Frenchmans Creek area? A few of us are going to try and walk out this afternoon for a few hours after work. Any ice depths, snow depths, or suggestions for that area would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by: GitRDone on Jan 28, 2019, 10:55 AM
Hi everyone! Does anyone know how things are looking in the Broadalbin boat launch/Sand Island/Frenchmans Creek area? A few of us are going to try and walk out this afternoon for a few hours after work. Any ice depths, snow depths, or suggestions for that area would be greatly appreciated.

Was out of there yesterday and it was fine. Wear spikes on boots as there is a lot of glare ice from wind blowing snow off the ice. Had a good day catching some eyes. Tight lines
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Post by: p.schroeder on Jan 28, 2019, 12:57 PM
Thanks very much GitRDone. That's awesome to hear, that's just the critter we're after lol. How much ice did you have? Is it driveable by truck or are we better off walking? Trying to go from the boat launch the mile or so out near sand island, and that's a LONG walking dragging gear lol.
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Post by: Fishmongerlyndon on Jan 28, 2019, 01:05 PM
Thanks for the info Hardwaternubie53! Hopefully i can find some fish!
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Post by: GitRDone on Jan 28, 2019, 02:30 PM
Thanks very much GitRDone. That's awesome to hear, that's just the critter we're after lol. How much ice did you have? Is it driveable by truck or are we better off walking? Trying to go from the boat launch the mile or so out near sand island, and that's a LONG walking dragging gear lol.

We drove a four wheeler out from the boat launch. There was aprox 12-14" of ice where we went.
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Post by: piscesman on Jan 28, 2019, 05:05 PM
You don't need to walk that distance to Sand Island for fish. Plenty of good fishing in a shorter distance. If you have a topo type map you will see the drops and structures you are searching for to your LEFT off Broadalbin Launch. Can't give specifics but need to find those areas. Maps are general and diligent searching locates them. Don't follow the crowd unless you want to talk all day and don't care about flags. Not trying to stir things up but anything foe less of a walk would be Northhampton..........
      Kim :tipup:
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Post by: p.schroeder on Jan 28, 2019, 09:59 PM
You don't need to walk that distance to Sand Island for fish. Plenty of good fishing in a shorter distance. If you have a topo type map you will see the drops and structures you are searching for to your LEFT off Broadalbin Launch. Can't give specifics but need to find those areas. Maps are general and diligent searching locates them. Don't follow the crowd unless you want to talk all day and don't care about flags. Not trying to stir things up but anything foe less of a walk would be Northhampton..........
      Kim :tipup:

I use the navionics app on my phone. I saw some of those structures you're referring to off to the left. Think I might try them next time out, sand island didn't pan out tonight. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 29, 2019, 11:14 AM
Thanks for the info Hardwaternubie53! Hopefully i can find some fish!

Welcome. I do best in the southern part of the lake in the winter, near Deer Island or Wally's. Good luck.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 02, 2019, 07:00 PM
Pulled some eyes out of the Dead Sea today. I landed 2 , lost 3. Rowan landed 4 . Tons of ice. About 6-8 inches of snow on the ice.

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Post by: Naturesway518 on Feb 03, 2019, 02:57 PM
Shot in the dark! I lost a 4" ice auger with a clam plate and DeWalt drill attached on the ice Saturday off Bolton Landing at the public launch. Hoping some good Samaritan found it. Please send me message.
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Post by: Naturesway518 on Feb 03, 2019, 03:00 PM
I was at the Broadalbin Public Launch not Bolton Landing!
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 04, 2019, 09:00 AM
Anyone know where I could park on South shore road for the Fish house tournement this weekend?
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Post by: SeanP on Feb 04, 2019, 11:02 AM
Pulled some eyes out of the Dead Sea today. I landed 2 , lost 3. Rowan landed 4 . Tons of ice. About 6-8 inches of snow on the ice.

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(https://i.postimg.cc/Z06kfbZ4/86813792-ECC2-4396-BA7-E-C813-D38-CEC7-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z06kfbZ4)

Nice job on the eyes!! 
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Post by: p.schroeder on Feb 04, 2019, 12:01 PM
Three of us fished yesterday out of Broadalbin. We fished from 6:00AM to 5:00PM. We had three flags all day and a couple of bites on the jig poles. Caught none of them lol. At least it was a nice day to get out. 15-17 inches of ice everywhere we drilled.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 04, 2019, 03:42 PM
Hopefully we Will get back out and nail come keepers
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 04, 2019, 04:39 PM
Anyone know where I could park on South shore road for the Fish house tournement this weekend?

You could try nautis or the town beaches
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Post by: RedneckofLatham on Feb 08, 2019, 05:02 AM
Just got permission to park at a place about 3 miles north of batchlorville bridge on the east side can anyone give me an ice update for this area. This is also my first time fishing this lake and not sure what to expect. Any info would be greatly appreciated thank you
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 08, 2019, 06:57 AM
Go to Page 3, you will find Great Sacandaga Lake (BS). That arm of the lake doesn't get the fishing that the Mayfield/Northville/Sand Island gets. Some years the ice is late to form. There are a lot of places to park and access the lake, just go for a ride some weekend and check them out. Good Luck and Be Safe....h2l
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Post by: SouthernIce on Feb 08, 2019, 07:05 AM
Does anyone have an update on the ice after the week we have had with warm weather and rain? Any areas to watch out for or avoid?
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Post by: barney9 on Feb 08, 2019, 07:21 AM
http://www.visitsacandaga.com/020819/?fbclid=IwAR09nMjh2DVGun5v_nIQGt8iLwj9wpZt1MrpGt9YItAU6mPq7Dj1Smu3-rw
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Post by: SouthernIce on Feb 08, 2019, 07:23 AM
http://www.visitsacandaga.com/020819/?fbclid=IwAR09nMjh2DVGun5v_nIQGt8iLwj9wpZt1MrpGt9YItAU6mPq7Dj1Smu3-rw

Thanks barney9. I actually saw that just after I sent the message. Good luck this weekend to anyone out there!
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Post by: barney9 on Feb 08, 2019, 07:55 AM
We are going to go out tomorrow on the Mayfield side. Haven't been on the Reservoir yet this year and want to see how the water level is effecting things for the Challenge. Hopefully it stops raining soon and freezes up some overnight.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 08, 2019, 02:32 PM
Water is super high
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 09, 2019, 06:24 AM
Yes, the water level is high. Appx. 10 feet above what it should be for this time of year....h2l
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Post by: Fishmongerlyndon on Feb 09, 2019, 08:08 AM
hows the ice doing around Edinburgh? was gonna try and get out tomorrow
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 10, 2019, 06:17 AM
The ice is excellent from Edinburg south to north Broadalbin,haven’t been much north of the bridge but it looks to be just fine.14-16 inches of good ice.just beware directly under the bridge.
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 10, 2019, 06:10 PM
Only one short today. Wind picked up bad.
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Post by: Fishmongerlyndon on Feb 11, 2019, 09:04 AM
got out last night , action was good to say the least  @)
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Post by: GitRDone on Feb 13, 2019, 08:39 AM
Just wanted to ask a question about jigging verses tip ups for walleyes. Do you have better luck on GSL for walleyes jigging or tip ups? I am trying to get into more jigging and less tip up use but have very little experience jigging for larger fish other then pan fish. Thanks for any advise. Stay on top
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 13, 2019, 09:40 AM
anyone got latest snow depths? hoping to get out with wheeler for contest Saturday and possibly even take the truck...….

thanks,


GitRDone--- never had luck with jigging much on this lake. seems as though fish are more spread out than typical jigging lakes like Oneida
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Post by: GitRDone on Feb 13, 2019, 02:29 PM
Thank you o2
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 13, 2019, 04:56 PM
Just wanted to ask a question about jigging verses tip ups for walleyes. Do you have better luck on GSL for walleyes jigging or tip ups? I am trying to get into more jigging and less tip up use but have very little experience jigging for larger fish other then pan fish. Thanks for any advise. Stay on top

Nailed 6 jigging last week. Sonar is a must. Tho
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Post by: GitRDone on Feb 14, 2019, 07:39 AM
Thanks Fullthrottle for letting me know you have had success jigging walleyes. I have a sonar unit so i am going to give it a try. Tight Lines
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Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 14, 2019, 07:43 AM
A jig and minnow seemed to work best.
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Post by: paul23 on Feb 14, 2019, 09:48 AM
Jig em the same as anywhere else.  Rap n minnow head.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Reeffreak on Feb 14, 2019, 05:53 PM
Just talked to a buddy at Lanzis 8 inches of snow.   Pretty thick.  Wheelers will be able to go just might be tough off beaten path.  Warm with rain could complicate with slush layer.   Or make it better
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Post by: delay18 on Feb 21, 2019, 02:11 PM
Random Question. For the weekend long Food-n-Fuel Tournament.... Do you have to be present to win door prizes / the big ATV/UTV prize?
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Post by: fishon10 on Feb 21, 2019, 02:20 PM
Must pick up door prizes by 5pm that day I believe.  No need to be present to win the machines.  I looked all over to see if they posted who won the big prizes, but I couldn't find any info on who won what.  Maybe I looked in the wrong places, but I could find no info.
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Post by: paul23 on Feb 21, 2019, 03:00 PM
Think hes asking about next weekends tourny. Those names get drawn on Sunday, if your names called, ya go up front n pick a prize. If your not there I think you get skipped.
Utv might be a seperate raffle I think. Doubt ud have to be present.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 22, 2019, 10:48 AM
Random Question. For the weekend long Food-n-Fuel Tournament.... Do you have to be present to win door prizes / the big ATV/UTV prize?

I've been fishing that tourney for 15 years now. They have never given away ATVs / UTVs. That is the Walleye challenge, earlier in the year. Sometimes other organizations give away snow machines there, but that is not actually a part of the tourney, separate entry fee. Last year, the tourney gave away a boat / motor / trailer. The winner was there, so I don't know if you need to be present. Call Fuel & Food, the sponsor and ask them. Lou runs the tourney.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 22, 2019, 10:54 AM
There giving away a polaris atv n utv.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 22, 2019, 02:40 PM
Atv and utv this year!! No boat this year.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delay18 on Feb 22, 2019, 03:00 PM
I've been fishing that tourney for 15 years now. They have never given away ATVs / UTVs. That is the Walleye challenge, earlier in the year. Sometimes other organizations give away snow machines there, but that is not actually a part of the tourney, separate entry fee. Last year, the tourney gave away a boat / motor / trailer. The winner was there, so I don't know if you need to be present. Call Fuel & Food, the sponsor and ask them. Lou runs the tourney.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0z7JP3bt/2019-02-22-15-58-39-Window.png) (https://postimg.cc/0z7JP3bt)

They are not doing a boat this year.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 25, 2019, 05:17 PM
Hey anybody been fishing lately? Just curious how conditions are for the contest this weekend? Any snow on top or is it slick? I'm guessing the edges are still strong going to be very cold this week? Thanks jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 26, 2019, 12:35 PM
Nobody fishing??
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: GitRDone on Feb 26, 2019, 03:20 PM
I fished it on Saturday. Plenty of ice, action was a little slow until just before dark. Lots of people moving permanent shanty's into place for tournament. Good Luck
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 26, 2019, 03:49 PM
Thank you!!
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Post by: Fishmongerlyndon on Feb 27, 2019, 07:46 AM
fishing tonight and tomorrow, will let you know how we get on.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 27, 2019, 01:46 PM
Sounds good fishmonger keep us posted thanks again
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 27, 2019, 06:54 PM
Not on GSL but nearby, Meatland is on fire in Broadalbin.  :'(
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 28, 2019, 07:33 AM
Any trucks out from Wally’s lately? Looking to head out from there and head out past Beacon. Any updates on ice and snow would be great.

Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 01, 2019, 05:58 AM
How much snow on ice?? Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 01, 2019, 07:40 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/0z7JP3bt/2019-02-22-15-58-39-Window.png) (https://postimg.cc/0z7JP3bt)

They are not doing a boat this year.

Didn't see that until now. Good to know. Ty.
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Post by: Cowboys#1 on Mar 01, 2019, 10:05 AM
How much snow on ice?? Thanks
3-4 inches... Trucks driving on the ice... Absolutely beautiful out here right now
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 01, 2019, 10:48 AM
Thank you cow boy appreciate the information see you in a few hours. Good luck guys. Jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Mar 08, 2019, 07:42 AM
Does anyone have a good place to get a truck on the ice North of the Bacherlorville bridge?  Pulling the shanty off this weekend, the wheeler should pull it, but just in case...

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Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 08, 2019, 02:50 PM
Does anyone have a good place to get a truck on the ice North of the Bacherlorville bridge?  Pulling the shanty off this weekend, the wheeler should pull it, but just in case...

Town of day boat launch.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Mar 08, 2019, 03:44 PM
Town of day boat launch.

Thank you SS.  Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NatefishNY on Dec 03, 2019, 11:58 AM
Time to get this thread moving again. Anyone know how the water levels are on GSL? Any signs of ice forming yet?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 03, 2019, 12:01 PM
Water is high just like last year. A few bays froze over in that last cold slap but I think we are back to open water. Hopefully this slush will freeze over.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: DerekF_17 on Dec 03, 2019, 06:08 PM
Between GSL and Indian, what typically freezes earlier?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 04, 2019, 06:19 AM
Yes the lake is high. About 9/10 feet above where it should be at this time of year. It is dropping about 2" a day. A couple deer on the ice out front yesterday but I wouldn't go on it. This snow isn't going to help much. This past summer wasn't my best. Never got the "skunk" but from early August on, just couldn't find many keepers, up until then it was pretty good. Caught my biggest in 3 or 4 years, 22". Hope everyone has a good ice season and be safe....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 05, 2019, 05:49 PM
We hooked some nice eyes off the dock in the spring but i didn’t catch any all summer other then that. Tons of smallies and a few pike. I keep my boat on the lake but we don’t go out fishing too much mostly just off the dock. Lots of rock bass too. 
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Post by: d36344 on Dec 05, 2019, 09:10 PM
765ft is my favorite boating lake elevation in the summer, plenty of beach and the trouble is still under water.  Right now the lake is at 765.5ft with very little frozen.  Maybe we will just go kayaking this New Years and just jig : ).
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NatefishNY on Dec 06, 2019, 11:27 AM
Yes the lake is high. About 9/10 feet above where it should be at this time of year. It is dropping about 2" a day. A couple deer on the ice out front yesterday but I wouldn't go on it. This snow isn't going to help much. This past summer wasn't my best. Never got the "skunk" but from early August on, just couldn't find many keepers, up until then it was pretty good. Caught my biggest in 3 or 4 years, 22". Hope everyone has a good ice season and be safe....h2l

We usually catch the eyes in the 13-17 inch range but we did manage to land two 28 inchers through the ice last season (released). Seems to be a lot of little eyes with a few nice ones mixed in here and there. Hopefully the lake locks up sooner than later! 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 06, 2019, 03:38 PM
We usually catch the eyes in the 13-17 inch range but we did manage to land two 28 inchers through the ice last season (released). Seems to be a lot of little eyes with a few nice ones mixed in here and there. Hopefully the lake locks up sooner than later!

That’s because they stock it with  fish around that size
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 07, 2019, 10:00 AM
The stocking definitely seems to be increasing the population,but I’m catching more small ones than I used to..hauling wood this morning i saw the whole northville side by the pub and spillway is locked up,and the batchellerville side had a skim over it this morning also..I can’t wait.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NatefishNY on Dec 09, 2019, 11:39 AM
The stocking definitely seems to be increasing the population,but I’m catching more small ones than I used to..hauling wood this morning i saw the whole northville side by the pub and spillway is locked up,and the batchellerville side had a skim over it this morning also..I can’t wait.

A lot of good eater size eyes in there now. Hopefully people start releasing more of the bigger eyes and keeping the 15-18 inchers. Either way its still fun catching them. Tight Lines!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 09, 2019, 12:33 PM
Lol yeah whenever we go ice fishing every fish we pull out is 14 3/4
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 10, 2019, 04:29 AM
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
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 10, 2019, 08:12 PM
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

The GSLFF  stocks walleye fry every fall.
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Post by: Adironzach on Dec 11, 2019, 08:04 AM
Lol yeah whenever we go ice fishing every fish we pull out is 14 3/4

Agreed there  :roflmao: I've only have ice fished GSL a handful of times but every fish we caught was between 14.25" - 14.75" lol
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 12, 2019, 12:32 PM
There are big ones in there! A couple of years ago, at the Fuel & Food tourney in March, a fellow caught a 9 lb. walleye. Last September, I caught a 28" walleye, open water, of course.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 12, 2019, 04:36 PM
I was just talking to a buddy of mine on the phone about a half hour ago,about slot limits..I think a slot of 15-18” would work wonders on this lake.And on another note,I just stood on five good inches of ice..tomorrow night I’ll be out.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 12, 2019, 05:21 PM

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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 12, 2019, 07:35 PM
Hey Goose...r u talking about gs have 5 inches already?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 13, 2019, 06:00 AM
Most of the lake is open water as of yesterday. There may be a few bays with some ice but it will be awhile before I would trust any of it. We have had cold, then snow, then rain and warm temps. Today and Sat it is 30/40's and rain in the forecast....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 13, 2019, 06:05 AM
Yes I am talking about Gsl,up by sport island pub. I spudded my way around and it is good solid ice.That portion has been frozen for a while now,on and off. I’m definitely not gonna venture out very far,and Saturday’s weather may wreck the ice conditions. Next week should make good ice.
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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 13, 2019, 10:15 PM
Thx for the info
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Post by: HammeredMinnow7 on Dec 17, 2019, 09:02 AM
Hey Goose. Has anything else locked up other than in the bays up there or did the weather last week wipe out any ice there was?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 17, 2019, 12:32 PM
There is still ice on the Northville side and bays are still frozen,it doesn’t look like the weather harmed it too much,these next couple days will definitely help.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 17, 2019, 01:08 PM
Just not as much as there was last week. Lake has come up a little over a foot in the last week. There was a lot of water on top over the weekend where there was ice. We have about 3 inches of new snow, but as Goose said it will be getting cold the rest of the week.....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 18, 2019, 12:29 PM
As of this after the Edinburg side is frozen over as well..it’s getting close! I can’t wait for this weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: njmar75 on Dec 19, 2019, 07:21 PM
Any updates of ice condition  near Northville?
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 19, 2019, 07:36 PM
5 -5-1/2 inches tonight
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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 19, 2019, 07:38 PM
Wow...already?!!
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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 19, 2019, 07:40 PM
Hey Goose...whole bay is locked?
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 19, 2019, 10:06 PM
Yes as far as the eye can see.and the main basin will be locked up after tonight,was very close this afternoon
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: njmar75 on Dec 20, 2019, 03:21 PM
Hey Goose...what u think nortville area will be good for atv next weekend?...im planning to come from jersey
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 20, 2019, 09:11 PM
I would have to say yes, looks like it will make some more ice by then.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 21, 2019, 06:45 AM
I am sure it will make "some more" ice but how much. Right now they are calling for 8/9 days of temps in 30 to 40's with nighttime lows in the 20's. Another thing to keep in mind is that the lake is going down about 3 inches a day. Just be safe out there with an atv….h2l
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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 21, 2019, 07:34 AM
Yes i know...but if is solid 6-6.5 will be no problem for atv...why is going down?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Dec 21, 2019, 07:58 AM
Yes i know...but if is solid 6-6.5 will be no problem for atv...why is going down?
because every lake has been high several feet from the rain the snow melt not too long ago and it starts to drop crazy machine out this early
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Post by: wranglerdrvr on Dec 21, 2019, 08:18 AM
because every lake has been high several feet from the rain the snow melt not too long ago and it starts to drop crazy machine out this early

Yeah, I agree w Fordman. I’d say bring it along if you want njmar but don’t bank on using it until you check the ice for yourself.

Good luck guys. It’s almost game time!! Be Safe!!
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Post by: njmar75 on Dec 21, 2019, 08:44 AM
Thx for advice guys...!!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 21, 2019, 09:32 AM
The lake is about 10 feet higher than it should be for this time of year. They have to draw it down to make room for the spring rains and run-off....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 21, 2019, 11:18 AM
Just looked at the forecast,doesn’t look so hot for the ice. On a good note, we got a 30” pike so far today
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 22, 2019, 08:42 AM
That is better than a "skunk"...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: low1200 on Dec 24, 2019, 11:26 AM
I never believed the guys that would say yeah I got 8 walleye yesterday. We catch a few here and there . So finally I got 3 friends to take a charter on  the Dead Sea. 16 walleye in 4 hours. Now I don’t doubt anyone.
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Post by: Garufi518 on Dec 24, 2019, 11:45 AM
I never believed the guys that would say yeah I got 8 walleye yesterday. We catch a few here and there . So finally I got 3 friends to take a charter on  the Dead Sea. 16 walleye in 4 hours. Now I don’t doubt anyone.
👍🏻👍🏻  Did u learn. New techniques or was it Location
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Post by: fullThrottle on Dec 24, 2019, 01:21 PM
Nice.  The gsl can produce some nice fish. I keep my boat at a marina during the summer. We fish off the dock all the time and catch fish. I’ve got 5-6 eyes in an hour before. They seem to really school up. Lots of smallmouth too. My stepson pulled in 3 in a row this spring.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 25, 2019, 07:48 PM
If you know the right spots,the Dead Sea can pay off very nicely..this big girl was a fine Christmas present today, along with another decent pike and 4 eater walleye.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yDTrpVWx/C8717-FD0-EA1-C-432-E-8363-612-AF51989-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDTrpVWx)
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Post by: Garufi518 on Dec 25, 2019, 07:59 PM
Nice one goose
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 26, 2019, 05:29 AM
Nice one Goose. I would break my neck on that ice...lol...h2l
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Post by: Gravel Lizzard on Dec 26, 2019, 08:37 AM
That's a good start to the year Goose! Is the ice going to hold up for this coming weekend?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 26, 2019, 05:53 PM
I would say so, the lake is dropping so the shorelines are settling,but any damage the sun does during the day is getting refrozen plus some.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 26, 2019, 07:33 PM
They are taking it down 3 inches a day and it is still 10 FEET higher than it's normal level for this time of year. They have a long ways to go...h2l
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Dec 26, 2019, 08:30 PM
Nice Pike goose. Got out on the south end today and between two of us we picked off 6 keeper walleyes..and saw a 40" Pike caught....congrats to Brett on that one..had a solid 7" of ice where we were so take it for what it's worth...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fisher277d on Dec 26, 2019, 08:50 PM
Going to try the lake for the first time tomorrow for perch or walleye hopefully. Is broadalbin boat launch the only access to the southern end? If so it looks like I'll be going in blind from there lol
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Gravel Lizzard on Dec 27, 2019, 10:10 AM
Good to hear the ice is holding. Anybody out today?
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 27, 2019, 02:10 PM
Thank you guys, I’ll be out in the morning and post the ice conditions that we find
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Post by: countryrebel127 on Dec 30, 2019, 05:02 PM
any update on the lake after the rain today? gonna venture out tomorrow and give it a shot
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 30, 2019, 06:46 PM
Going to try the lake for the first time tomorrow for perch or walleye hopefully. Is broadalbin boat launch the only access to the southern end? If so it looks like I'll be going in blind from there lol

The launch is a good place to start. Other places in the south end- Lanzi's have a bar at the southern tip, don't know the name, used to be called the Sand Bar, they don't mind you accessing the lake, just park out of the way and don't block the dumpster. Across the lake from the launch is the Mayfield Town Beach. At the end of Vandenburgh Point is Wally's Bar, off of Rt.30. Then, still on Rt.30, a little north, is Lanzi's Restaurant.  Then, keep going north to Bunker Hill Rd. Turn right onto it and follow it around to the Hudson River Regulating Board Offices. They usually plow the beach and you can park there. There is also plenty of access in the northern end. Oh, and I almost forgot the Sport Island Pub, just off of Rt.30, just before the Northville Bridge. Good Luck!
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Post by: deadlake on Jan 02, 2020, 12:30 PM
Got a good inch out there :tipup: :o
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Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 02, 2020, 01:17 PM
Nice pig 🐖
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Post by: delay18 on Jan 02, 2020, 01:52 PM
Got a good inch out there :tipup: :o
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What a slob! Congrats! Was that today?
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Post by: Garufi518 on Jan 02, 2020, 04:06 PM
Slammer 👍🏻
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 03, 2020, 06:57 AM
Deadlake, nice pike....h2l
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Post by: iceman260 on Jan 03, 2020, 07:08 AM
Nice pike how long was it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: deadlake on Jan 03, 2020, 08:08 PM
44 in,, weighed 25 had it mounted, caught it last Christmas, this year three 36,39, 42
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Post by: OneBucketMike on Jan 03, 2020, 10:03 PM
44 in,, weighed 25 had it mounted, caught it last Christmas, this year three 36,39, 42
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Kool mount. Like the snow covered tipup. Now you need to get a Golden Shiner mounted on a treble hook dangling from the tipup right in front of the Pike's open mouth.
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Post by: xxxbeer247 on Jan 04, 2020, 06:56 AM
Got a good inch out there :tipup: :o
(https://i.postimg.cc/9rryf69G/DFA3-CCD7-93-B5-4-AAB-864-E-6-B663-B44-BB58.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rryf69G)

How do you fish for the big girls? Giant sucker dead or alive? Just under ice or laying on the bottom?
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Post by: Walleyes killers on Jan 04, 2020, 05:30 PM
Just wondering ice conditions at Northampton park?
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Post by: deadlake on Jan 07, 2020, 08:46 AM
We use mono 20lbs leader, hang dead sucker half way down, say 12 ft water, put down 6. We use if you can get 8-10 inch suckers, step n sucker slightly to kill it , cut a slit so some juices come out, Hook treble in middle and hang it.  Also caught some big ones with medium shiners, same setup but don’t kill. Early ice we get more, Sunday we caught four pike  biggest 35 mostly a lot of 30in. Seams to be slowing down, was way better December started around the 15 th. Good luck a lot of others are catching good one now.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NatefishNY on Jan 08, 2020, 11:45 AM
Just wondering ice conditions at Northampton park?

Was out there a week ago and the ice was around 7 inches however there is a big pressure ridge that runs the shoreline there. You'll want to use caution crossing it or find a way around it. Make sure you have a spud bar. Once your passed the ridge the ice should be fine.
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Post by: HammeredMinnow7 on Jan 13, 2020, 08:07 AM
Has anyone had a chance to get out after this past weekends spring temps? I was wondering how much ice was left after the unfavorable temps?
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 13, 2020, 12:49 PM
I heard reports of anywhere between 5 - 9 inches Sunday.  More on the northern end of the Lake.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 13, 2020, 03:57 PM
I know it has come up over a foot since Sat. night. No one out on the Northville end today. Open water down to almost the launch...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: just1moredad on Jan 13, 2020, 06:47 PM
We had four to six inches of ice in the Northville area today.Be careful around old holes.Cloudy grey ice.        Only ventured out around 150 to 200 yards .Cold weather on the way.
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Post by: bbrown009 on Jan 14, 2020, 09:01 AM
Definitely watch your step around old holes. I was out all day yesterday, several old holes eroded to manhole dimensions around 20" to 24" diameter. Ice was bare, easy to spot them. BUT...If we get even just a half inch covering of snow and the holes have skimmed over, you won't see them until you've dropped through. And it won't be a crash-through with broken ice in the swimming pool you just created like a typical thin ice situation. You will drop straight through like a sewer manhole, you better hope you come back up straight through or you will be banging your head against the bottom of 8" to 10" of ice. Hoping we don't get snow until the cold snap firms them up. We bottomed out at 30.6 degrees over night, so not much has changed. They will still be open today.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Icehole_NJ on Jan 14, 2020, 03:11 PM
Hey guys, we don't have any good ice down here in NJ, so i'm thinking of heading up for the weekend.  Any good recommendations anyone can make for a good tackle shop with live bait near the Lake.  Also, any Ice reports would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: piscesman on Jan 14, 2020, 07:22 PM
      I,
Would HIGHLY recommend a spud at this time. Thinking of visiting and will be bringing one. I thank the people giving us this information and do not take it lightly. Stay Dry...……..
      Kim :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 15, 2020, 06:12 AM
bbrown, a very good report for this end of the lake. I hope people read it...h2l

Also, the lake has come up 2 feet since Sunday....
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bbrown009 on Jan 15, 2020, 09:52 AM

AHPS projecting another .8' rise in water levels, HRBRRD projecting .9' before they start to pull the cork in a few days. The edges are shot where I've checked. I'd recommend staying off for a while, especially if we get the insulating 1" to 3" of snow tonight.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NatefishNY on Jan 15, 2020, 11:05 AM
Hey guys, we don't have any good ice down here in NJ, so i'm thinking of heading up for the weekend.  Any good recommendations anyone can make for a good tackle shop with live bait near the Lake.  Also, any Ice reports would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Jim's Bait is right there in Mayfield (118 Second Ave Ext, Mayfield, NY 12117). Make sure you bring a spud bar with you as our weather has been mild up here.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Icehole_NJ on Jan 15, 2020, 01:56 PM
Guys,

Thanks for the advice...I will def bring a spud bar and rope.  I'll check back tomorrow night to see if conditions get any better.  Don't know if you guys got snow last night, but it looks like some colder weather is coming soon.  Hoping it thickens the ice like a lot of people I'm sure!!! 

Thanks again for the info!!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 15, 2020, 05:36 PM
Someone posted this shanty going down on the lake. 
(https://i.postimg.cc/56Qm3088/FD59-FD32-B6-B0-42-F6-A62-D-3-EC60-A3-B7-A19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56Qm3088)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bbrown009 on Jan 15, 2020, 06:11 PM
Yep, air boat just went past my house on return trip from checking on it. Ice around the edges look like the spring "needles" that we see in April.  A week of melting surface water infiltrating down through has weakened things a bit. Literally watch your step.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 15, 2020, 07:06 PM
Talked to DEC as they were topping off the air boat. He said the ice is not in very good shape. Good ice in one spot, poor ice in other spots. They are saying 1 to 2 inches of snow tonight so those poor spots will be hard to see. Give it a couple days and it should get better. Be Safe...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bbrown009 on Jan 16, 2020, 05:28 AM
2” to 3” of heavy snow fell over night at 32 degrees, still snowing lightly. Headed to mid 30s today. We did not need this insulating cover. With any luck it will turn to slush before the cold snap so it can all freeze up. You will be walking blind today, be careful!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 16, 2020, 02:05 PM
The ice has broken up down to Sport Island, out in the middle...Be careful...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: GitRDone on Jan 16, 2020, 02:41 PM
I guess the motorcycle racing that was supposed to happen this weekend by sport island must be cancelled then?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Jan 16, 2020, 03:22 PM
I guess the motorcycle racing that was supposed to happen this weekend by sport island must be cancelled then?

Yes it’s currently rescheduled for the 25th.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: blorenzon on Jan 17, 2020, 07:52 AM
Good morning everyone,
I'll be in Broadalbin over the weekend and I was planning to fish in the channel in front of Lakeside Tavern + the bay above it.
Any info on ice conditions in that area? I understand there ice had cracked around Scout Island 10 days or so ago.
Thanks in advance!
 
P.S. this is my first post, but I've been following this thread for a while. Thanks everyone for the great info
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 18, 2020, 09:46 AM
15/20 trucks parked in the parking lot at the campsite this morning. Most are set up out from the beach area. Be safe....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 21, 2020, 10:43 PM
How's the ice inches wise?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 22, 2020, 05:47 AM
There is ice but some areas are better than others. MUCH better. There are sections of the lake that were open water last weekend. If I were coming from out of the area I would try to fish where I see others fishing, or at least getting onto the lake. They have been fishing off of Northampton campsite quite a bit and there is good parking and access to the lake...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Jan 22, 2020, 06:44 PM
I was fishing the north end Saturday-Sunday.  It was fishable, but not great.  3-5” in various spots and slushy. I was pretty close to shore.  I’m sure its gained over the last few days.

My brother is on the south end, and was drilling 7-8 this weekend.  That was close to shore as well.  Bays have been decent for a while, can’t say what the middle looks like. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 23, 2020, 06:26 AM
Anyone have a report of ice conditions out from Wally's and how much snow remains on the lake?  Hopefully dropping the shanty this weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkice22 on Jan 24, 2020, 05:31 AM
Regarding Northampton -- what species do people fish for in that area of the lake? I am new to ice fishing and have not fished Sacandaga yet.  I ask because I would like to set up my tip ups with the right leaders and hook sizes and get the right bait for the type of fish near there.  Sacandaga is only about an hour from home so it's close.  Also is it a good spot spots for numbers?  I am looking to get more chances to learn -- how to set the hook, hand line, read my fish finder, etc.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: piscesman on Jan 24, 2020, 05:47 AM
anyone fished towards Brooks Bay?? Never fished there in winter only summer. Thanks...
      Kim :tipup:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 24, 2020, 09:24 AM
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?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: FLAGGGG1114 on Jan 24, 2020, 09:31 AM
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 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. 

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 24, 2020, 10:07 AM
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.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 24, 2020, 10:22 AM
.

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.

Thanks for the information. Funny part is the other private access I have been granted is just east of Scout Island.

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 24, 2020, 10:23 AM

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.

Thanks for the info. Certainly will keep my eyes out for the current. Would never deter me but will certainly my keep me and my spud on my toes...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 24, 2020, 11:19 AM
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
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 24, 2020, 11:22 AM
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
.

How much ice is currently on the lake  ? Should have some thick ice by now.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 24, 2020, 02:00 PM
I just talked to guys coming off the lake at the campsite. They said they were cutting 8 inches in spots to 12 inches in others. Not much slush and about 6 inches of snow. They didn't catch anything...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: piscesman on Jan 24, 2020, 05:54 PM
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 :tipup: :icefish: :cookoo:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 24, 2020, 06:30 PM
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 :tipup: :icefish: :cookoo:

All I can say is I’m glad they both returned to you, albeit cold and wet
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 24, 2020, 09:03 PM
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?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2020, 06:13 AM
Piscesman, glad the wife and dog made it out. What general area of the lake was that? Just so people have an idea of the ice condition in that area. Thanks...h2l

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2020, 06:16 AM
Are their any private stockings or is that not a possibility?

The only stocking of walleye are those that are put in by GSLFF. I still do not understand why the state doesn't stock, they use too, years ago....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Jan 25, 2020, 11:15 AM
Yeah they stock the eyes and the trout
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2020, 03:26 PM
I think you mean walleyes and pike food....lol...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: piscesman on Jan 25, 2020, 04:19 PM
It was by #5 buoy in the center.... Thankfully years ago. Today wife and I fished off North Hampton Beach State Park about 300 yards off shore. 4 flags 3 fish, 1 keeper. no other flags were seen. Ice 8+" and snowmobiles all over. Good Luck out there...……
      Kim :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Jan 25, 2020, 05:10 PM
It was by #5 buoy in the center.... Thankfully years ago. Today wife and I fished off North Hampton Beach State Park about 300 yards off shore. 4 flags 3 fish, 1 keeper. no other flags were seen. Ice 8+" and snowmobiles all over. Good Luck out there...……
      Kim :tipup: :icefish:
must be some  water on top with this rain?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2020, 07:21 PM
Kim, the way I read it, I thought that in was this year. Still something you will never forget. My cousin and I went for a swim one Thanksgiving Day about 100yds off the beach at the campsite. We were about 10 years old and I think it was either 1952 or 1953. I know I still remember the walk home was a cold one. I grew up just outside the campsite. Glad you got some action today....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: DerekF_17 on Jan 26, 2020, 08:13 AM
Hi all,
I’m headed up to the area next weekend. Probably George Saturday but thinking I may try GSL for the first time Sunday. Since I’ve never been there, hoping you can steer me clear of any trouble. My thought was park at Lakeside tavern and access a few spots about a half mile to mile from there.
Questions:
1. anyone know if the business is cool with guys parking there Sun mornings? I’m sure I’d have brunch there when done.
2. Anyone know of the typical or actual ice conditions in that part of the lake? Any known bubblers, areas of current, pressure ridges, etc?
3. Better to target walleye or pike on the south end?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pikeman on Jan 26, 2020, 11:05 AM
We tried to get permission this year seeing as there’s snowmobiling tracks coming in and out but I guess they are trying to limit the parking lot for recreational use as it’s not overly big. We’ve always done better mayfield and north,especially for walleyes. But there is Wally’s that has parking if you’re determined to fish south.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: DerekF_17 on Jan 26, 2020, 09:03 PM
Thanks Pikeman. I looked at Wallys as well but that adds to the hike (no machine for me). Maybe I’ll try the north side. Appreciate the insights
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: beerbellybob106 on Jan 28, 2020, 03:35 PM
We tried to get permission this year seeing as there’s snowmobiling tracks coming in and out but I guess they are trying to limit the parking lot for recreational use as it’s not overly big. We’ve always done better mayfield and north,especially for walleyes. But there is Wally’s that has parking if you’re determined to fish south.
I parked at lakeside a few weeks ago with no issues. Is this something new?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pikeman on Jan 28, 2020, 04:39 PM
Not sure. I know someone that has a camp nearby and has no problems walking from there onto the ice. But from the sounds of it,I think it’s just the matter of actually parking there. This was also over the phone,not asking in person.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: DerekF_17 on Jan 28, 2020, 10:13 PM
I’m good with going to the north side. I’ve found some contours walking out from Northampton beach I’d like to explore.  Any tips for a first time GSLer? I’d like to target walleye/perch, but pike can be fun too. Any ideas of the ice thickness near there?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 28, 2020, 10:37 PM
Went out of Northampton last Friday, 7-11" ice, very slow, we got two small walleye and a yellow perch on tip ups.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Ghostcheff44 on Jan 30, 2020, 04:15 PM
 Anyword on the walleye challenge. Saw in the news a shanty went threw near lanzis
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 01, 2020, 10:17 AM
Herd through the grapevine someone went in this morning on the Broadalbin side. If true hope everyone is ok
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 01, 2020, 03:59 PM
One person air lifted to Albany Med after sled accident near Sport Island. If I hear anything more will post it....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Booker on Feb 01, 2020, 05:36 PM
My son and I fished off Northampton Beach today. No luck. Saw a couple of other guys chase flags. Ice is 11-12 inches at every hole we drilled.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: DerekF_17 on Feb 03, 2020, 06:56 AM
First time at GSL

Spent 4am-noon off Southampton with 12 tip ups and 2 jigging. No sign of life

Spent 3pm-7pm on the South side. No sign of life.

Not terribly inclined to make a return trip.

In any case, 11-12 inches off Northampton. The channel near Lakesider was only 4-5 and some water on the east side. so take caution there. Once out on the south side of the lake got back to 8+

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 03, 2020, 08:51 AM
There is a reason they call it the dead sea. 

Seems to be that kind of year, we haven't had great luck either fishing from the south end of the lake and we are fishing every weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: walleye03 on Feb 04, 2020, 10:05 AM
Im looking to come up on Feb 15 to fish for pike but i have never been to the lake. Is there parking access around lake? Just want to make sure before making the trip north
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 04, 2020, 10:10 AM
Im looking to come up on Feb 15 to fish for pike but i have never been to the lake. Is there parking access around lake? Just want to make sure before making the trip north

Take a look back a few pages.  Plenty of info on access.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hiram on Feb 04, 2020, 10:13 AM
Im looking to come up on Feb 15 to fish for pike but i have never been to the lake. Is there parking access around lake? Just want to make sure before making the trip north

The Federation Tournament is that Weekend, it will be pretty packed I would think just about everywhere.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 04, 2020, 10:17 AM
Walleye03, just to let you know. Feb.15 is the day of the Walleye Challenge, plus GSLFF contest. There will be about 2000 people fishing the lake that day. The WC is sold out but the GSLFF is open for pike, perch and trout. Parking will be a ZOO but what is one more....Good Luck///h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 04, 2020, 01:14 PM
Walleye03, just to let you know. Feb.15 is the day of the Walleye Challenge, plus GSLFF contest. There will be about 2000 people fishing the lake that day. The WC is sold out but the GSLFF is open for pike, perch and trout. Parking will be a ZOO but what is one more....Good Luck///h2l
They won't have either derby. Everyday i see pics or hear about ppl/shantys/ vehicles going in. Just yesterday I seen a pic of a side by side that broke through. I'm not saying that there isn't safe ice. It's currently 39 out. Unless you get sub zero temps next week there's no way they can put that many ppl on the lake.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 04, 2020, 06:57 PM
It’s been too mild of winter for the sac. If you’re not smokin belts, blowing through feet of snow and slush, or hoofing through it on foot, all with the chance of dropping through a soft spot, then you won’t recognize the true beauty of a nice GSL fish.  ::)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Feb 04, 2020, 07:56 PM
They won't have either derby. Everyday i see pics or hear about ppl/shantys/ vehicles going in. Just yesterday I seen a pic of a side by side that broke through. I'm not saying that there isn't safe ice. It's currently 39 out. Unless you get sub zero temps next week there's no way they can put that many ppl on the lake.
the other day there was 13.5 at north Hampton campsite good ice
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 04, 2020, 08:30 PM
the other day there was 13.5 at north Hampton campsite good ice
Like I said there is safe ice but ppl come for out of state for the walleye Challenge. Ppl who don't know the lake like us locals. A disaster waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Feb 04, 2020, 08:37 PM
Gotta be smart always the east the least with the ice on big sections the west winds hit the east the hardest. Spud spud walk talk leave machines
Home unless you no for sure
West the best for the thicker ice
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 05, 2020, 09:16 AM
Use a bit of common sense and its a very safe lake. I see no reason not to have the contest.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 05, 2020, 09:47 AM
Use a bit of common sense and its a very safe lake. I see no reason not to have the contest.
Temps in the 40s today!  You think all 2000 + ppl drinking all day will all use common sense? Hope they do have the challenge. Great for our local economy. Personaly I don't like the challenge. Why limit the amount of entries on a lake that big?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 05, 2020, 09:57 AM
When do 2,000 drunks ever use common sense. See one hr above freezing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bZcjBRg6/DB7-A6886-A099-4656-8-D0-F-C10-F0-E937-E7-A.png) (https://postimg.cc/bZcjBRg6)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 05, 2020, 10:20 AM
That's in northville.  I'm in Mayfield right now and the temp is 36.  I'm sure all the ppl traveling for the challenge are going to go to the northern most point of the gsl
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 05, 2020, 10:46 AM
Not much difference. Anything that softens up is gonna harden back up by dark.

(https://i.postimg.cc/k219yYwL/BFCF0-C8-E-F9-E6-421-C-A006-9-B3-EA00-F1-D0-E.png) (https://postimg.cc/k219yYwL)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 05, 2020, 10:49 AM
Not much difference. Anything that softens up is gonna harden back up by dark.

(https://i.postimg.cc/k219yYwL/BFCF0-C8-E-F9-E6-421-C-A006-9-B3-EA00-F1-D0-E.png) (https://postimg.cc/k219yYwL)
Come one come all! Don't mind all those pics of shantys and 4 wheelers going swimming. A local from the north end of the lake said its safe!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 05, 2020, 10:57 AM
When do 2,000 drunks ever use common sense. See one hr above freezing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bZcjBRg6/DB7-A6886-A099-4656-8-D0-F-C10-F0-E937-E7-A.png) (https://postimg.cc/bZcjBRg6)

Are the derby's this coming weekend or the 15th?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 05, 2020, 11:01 AM
15th...theres a derby on Caroga Lake this weekend
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 05, 2020, 11:11 AM
Back to common sense, metal and black tires are gonna absorb heat on sunny days.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Feb 05, 2020, 11:25 AM
Back to common sense, metal and black tires are gonna absorb heat on sunny days.
so do them permy shacks setting there day after day sun beating off them
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: walleye03 on Feb 05, 2020, 01:28 PM
Hey Cowboys1 when is the caroga ice fishing tournament? Saturday and Sunday and where can i find info. Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2020, 01:39 PM
Hey Cowboys1 when is the caroga ice fishing tournament? Saturday and Sunday and where can i find info. Thanks

  Its listed at top of page under tournaments....
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: walleye03 on Feb 05, 2020, 01:44 PM
Where? im not seeing a tournaments tab? Any idea where exactly or what date the tournament is?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2020, 01:48 PM
Where? im not seeing a tournaments tab? Any idea where exactly or what date the tournament is?

    https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=372735.0   (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=372735.0)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 05, 2020, 02:01 PM
Great time! $20 for a chance to win a ion. Even if you cant fish the derby buy a ticket!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: beerbellybob106 on Feb 06, 2020, 05:46 PM
Walleye challenge is going to be questionable, they want 12" at sinclair point from what I heard and with this snow on the ice the ice making is going to come to a halt. If it was a local tournament it would be a 100% go but being as big as it is and so many out of staters who may not be as familiar with the lake as us locals they need to be careful, the last thing they want is somebody getting hurt or going through the ice.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 06, 2020, 06:16 PM
How much snow is on the ice? Looks like rain tonight. Hopefully it all turns to slush.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 06, 2020, 06:29 PM
Temps in the 40s today!  You think all 2000 + ppl drinking all day will all use common sense? Hope they do have the challenge. Great for our local economy. Personaly I don't like the challenge. Why limit the amount of entries on a lake that big?

Wait a sec, everyone in the challenge drinks and 36 degree air is an ice killer?  You sure you aren't drunk yourself?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Feb 06, 2020, 07:24 PM
As of right now the only snow on the ice is what has fallen today,3-4 inches of heavy wet stuff. These next couple cold nights are gonna help a lot. I talked to Louie personally today and they are going to make the call Monday whether the contest is on or not
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 06, 2020, 07:35 PM
Goose97, you been spending all your time on the ice. Haven't seen you on here in awhile. The lake is going down pretty fast now. They are saying we could get some more snow on Friday but then a couple colder nights. I hear the ice is pretty good IF you know where you are going. It's all those first timers that will be out there next weekend that may get into trouble. Maybe you can take them all with you...lol. Hope you are catching a few....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 06, 2020, 09:20 PM
They canceled our ice quad races again for the 3rd time in a row... I can’t imagine a 1000+ people tournament will be carried on as well.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 07, 2020, 04:30 AM
I hope it does get cancelled.  I'm a local and by the time I hear the tickets are available it's already sold out. The event gets sold out within a few days!! More than half the people aren't even fishing in the tournament and are just in it for the raffle prizes.

Besides after the tournament you might as well not fish the lake for awhile as it becomes a true dead sea!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Feb 07, 2020, 05:16 AM
Been spending a lot of time out there hunts2long, finally got the shanty out where I’ve wanted it. Been catching over my limit on walleyes for the past couple weekends. My fishing buddies are having pretty good luck out there too. Some jumbo perch mixed in. We release almost everything but the perch. I hope they have contest,you put it well though,if you’re a local this lake is fine to fish right now, if you don’t know the hazards it can get tricky.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: buckzone101 on Feb 07, 2020, 05:55 AM
I dont fish the challenge... but im pretty much local. Hadley area, anyone got any pointers.. pms are prefered. Never fished the lake just looking for some insite
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 07, 2020, 05:58 AM
Goose, sounds like you are having a good year. The lake does have some nice perch, good that you are releasing some of the walleyes.
SS, the businesses on the lake are having another tough year without good ice and riding conditions.
Iceman, I always thought they could just sell a ticket for the prizes if a person wasn't going to fish. It would also produce more prize money for those that do fish....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 07, 2020, 07:41 AM
Its pouring rain out now. Then switch to snow. Up to a foot of snow! Even being a local and growing up on the GSL I won't step a foot on the ice after today! Won't be making ice with a foot of snow on top.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 07, 2020, 08:01 AM
With the 4/5 inches we got yesterday and now the rain, then more new snow, you know the lake will be a mess with all the slush. Don't think it will be cold enough to harden up the slush....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 07, 2020, 12:17 PM
Snows blowing around down here in the valley. Saw a pic earlier of the lake and there was a inch or so of slush, w zero snow.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 07, 2020, 01:03 PM
4/5 inches of wet, heavy snow so far today. No wind yet and the temp is about 32*..h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 08, 2020, 10:54 AM
We’ve been pulling fish thru the ice on Sac for over a month now. A lil rain n snow isnt gonna end most ppls ice season.  Lol.   As far as the contest, its the same time frame every year. I received the flyer in the mail and waited 2 more days before driving to fuelnfood to enter.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 08, 2020, 06:44 PM
Its pouring rain out now. Then switch to snow. Up to a foot of snow! Even being a local and growing up on the GSL I won't step a foot on the ice after today! Won't be making ice with a foot of snow on top.

Sounds like scare tactics from locals. I was there today w almost a foot of ice. Machines all over the place. Minimal snow, on top of a crust layer that held you on foot but could be an issue on a wheeler. Ended up w two pike, a couple break offs n some micro perch. Hope it wasn’t beginners luck, as it was my first time there.




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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 09, 2020, 05:50 AM
Glad your first trip turned out pretty good. I was wrong about "it may not get cold enough" to harden up the slush. Friday afternoon it went from 31 to 18 degrees in about two hours and overnight down to about zero.  The stuff in my drive way turned to hard packed snow. What a pain. Glad I moved most before it froze.

I don't think anyone is trying to scare you away, it is a big lake and conditions on one end may be OK and the other end of the lake could be very iffy at best. This year "iffy" is the norm. Just be careful and use your head. Hope you get back, just don't keep ALL the fish you catch....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 09, 2020, 07:14 AM
They were all released to fight another day. I’d only be interested in keeping a walleye. I’ll def be back. A machine sure would help bc I didn’t make it half way to my intended location.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: campnvlle on Feb 09, 2020, 08:07 AM
fished yeaterday all day off sport island pub...13+ of ice..sleds and a few wheelers out and about.  The problem with the walleye challege call is your damed if you do and your damed if you dont....such a strange year weather wise...being a loal i of course.hope they have it..I agree.with an earlier post..use common.sense and tread lightly and youll be fine..that should be done regardless any time your on a lake with ice..
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Feb 09, 2020, 08:55 AM
Sounds like scare tactics from locals. I was there today w almost a foot of ice. Machines all over the place. Minimal snow, on top of a crust layer that held you on foot but could be an issue on a wheeler. Ended up w two pike, a couple break offs n some micro perch. Hope it wasn’t beginners luck, as it was my first time there.





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Scare tactics? I'm trying to make sure ppl are safe!  Ok. That's the last time I give anyone any info on this site.  Wish you would have walked across the current on the Broadalbin side.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 09, 2020, 09:29 AM
They cancelled it.  Ill be out for the other contest.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 09, 2020, 10:09 AM
Nevermind that ones also cancelled.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 09, 2020, 11:04 AM
Scare tactics? I'm trying to make sure ppl are safe!  Ok. That's the last time I give anyone any info on this site.  Wish you would have walked across the current on the Broadalbin side.

Sensitive much?  Take it easy buddy.  Must have struck a nerve to wish that I fall thru.  But thanks for letting me know to watch out for current on the broadalbin side. Useful information
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 09, 2020, 11:10 AM
At least you understand what current hes mumbling on about.  ???
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 09, 2020, 12:19 PM
Nevermind that ones also cancelled.
Looks like you will just be fishing...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 09, 2020, 07:35 PM
What is the snow/ slush condition of the lake? Easy for atv’s?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: WALLCAT on Feb 10, 2020, 07:43 AM
about 4 or 5 inches on the ground so far this morning and still snowing.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 10, 2020, 08:03 AM
What is the snow/ slush condition of the lake? Easy for atv’s?

As of Saturday there was minimal snow on the southern end but a crust layer that might problematic for wheelers. Wheelers I saw out there weren’t moving too fast. Sure there’s more snow to deal w at this point.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: touge30 on Feb 10, 2020, 05:53 PM
challenge on or not?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 11, 2020, 06:35 AM
challenge on or not?

Its cancelled.. only the raffle is being held an Lanzi's
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 11, 2020, 07:26 PM
Went out of northampton, bout 4” of packy snow on the ice. About a foot of ice, didnt measure. No creepers needed.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: NORRM on Feb 11, 2020, 08:16 PM
Do they plan to keep raffles starting at 300 due to the contest being cancelled? Or are they moving times up.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 11, 2020, 08:50 PM
12 or 1230 i believe
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Jkrum10238 on Feb 12, 2020, 02:26 PM
Any one have a ice/slush report?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 12, 2020, 02:44 PM
Do they plan to keep raffles starting at 300 due to the contest being cancelled? Or are they moving times up.

https://www.leaderherald.com/news/local-news/2020/02/walleye-challenge-fishing-tourney-canceled-prize-give-away-still-a-go/
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: GasHole on Feb 13, 2020, 09:53 AM
Thx for the article.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Ghostcheff44 on Feb 15, 2020, 08:10 PM
So I herd from a gentleman an a reliable guy so.eone caut a 10lb and 13lb eye in this amazing place . And he put them back for our future generations to enjoy . I am proud and grateful to be on these waters with anglers like that. If anyone has a pic to show what giving back looks like please please please please. Let everyone see what the "Dead sea" looks like .. or just send me a pm
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Ghostcheff44 on Feb 15, 2020, 08:22 PM
Wasn't today but recently  to clarify. Me and my buddies put everything back and just respect fellow anglers who do ..
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 15, 2020, 08:47 PM
The little ones taste better , I always throw the big ones back. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 16, 2020, 06:44 AM
Ghostcheff44, after 60+ years of fishing this lake (and getting older) I must have misplaced those pictures. In the meantime I will go out and get a couple more, as soon as the ice is gone, in the morning. JK...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 17, 2020, 06:44 AM
A lot of sleds out this past weekend. The lake is dropping pretty fast. About 1 foot every three days....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 17, 2020, 07:47 AM
A 10lb and 13lb walleye, by the same guy In the same day, on sacandaga? Yeah, come on now. There should be a rule where claims like that can not be made here without actual photo proof. Worry guy. Calling big BS on that one. 10lb and 13lb pike, yeah 🤣
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Feb 17, 2020, 08:16 AM
Alot of big fish come in pairs ;D
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 17, 2020, 08:48 AM
SS, those would be nice pike but not BIG ones for this lake. As far as the 10 and 13lb walleyes, I am STILL looking for those pictures...lol...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fullThrottle on Feb 17, 2020, 10:38 AM
Tons of people out this weekend on the gsl. Didn’t catch any fish but I got some cool drone shots of people fishing and running sleds on the lake !
 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 17, 2020, 12:20 PM
SS, those would be nice pike but not BIG ones for this lake. As far as the 10 and 13lb walleyes, I am STILL looking for those pictures...lol...h2l

Yep. 10-13lb pike is on the small side for there for sure. Waiting on those pics also.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Ghostcheff44 on Feb 17, 2020, 03:12 PM
 There was photo proof of it . The gentleman who passed this info saw it with own eyes and is a very reliable person for anglers. Very honest guys . The pics are out there and this really did happen .
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: touge30 on Feb 17, 2020, 03:44 PM
I Fished on and off this lake for 40 years the best i ever saw was six and a half . know a man that got a nine  best fish in 40 years.And thats the truth !
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 17, 2020, 04:49 PM
The biggest walleye I ever caught out of GSL was a little over 6lbs and I have caught 1000's in over 60 years. I saw ONE fish that was close to 10lbs, I do know it was a little over 29 inches. That fish was laying on the ice next to the hole it came from. Maybe 7/8 years ago. He had never fished the lake before and was going to take it home and EAT it. I talked him into having it mounted and he did. When I worked in the local bait shop I saw some nice walleyes brought in. I can assure you, many were not caught in GSL and none were 10lbs. I have watched the walleyes run every Spring and have seen some nice ones but never a 10lb one. Now, the walleye run out in *********,NY is another story. Use to be able to see them right in the middle of the day in 2/3 feet of water. Not even sure if that lake is producing walleyes like it use to as I haven't fished it in years.

That is more about walleyes and Sacandaga than I have ever given up. I am sure there may be some nice ones in here and there could be more if some changes were made. I can remember when 20 to 24 inch fish were pretty common but the numbers were not like they are today.

These are facts, not something I heard from my uncle's, brother's, son's, wife's, grandmother....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Feb 17, 2020, 09:17 PM
So I herd from a gentleman an a reliable guy so.eone caut a 10lb and 13lb eye in this amazing place . And he put them back for our future generations to enjoy . I am proud and grateful to be on these waters with anglers like that. If anyone has a pic to show what giving back looks like please please please please. Let everyone see what the "Dead sea" looks like .. or just send me a pm

43” Sacandaga Northern released to fight again.

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 18, 2020, 05:23 AM
Congrats, nice fish. Thanks for releasing it....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 18, 2020, 08:18 AM
43” Sacandaga Northern released to fight again.



Nice job on the release. It’s nice to see people actually care about the future of the lake!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 18, 2020, 08:22 AM
44” caught and released by a 7 year old.
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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jmirabs31 on Feb 18, 2020, 08:43 AM
A lot of nice pikes this weekend. My dad got a 40 incher and released it.
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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 18, 2020, 11:40 AM
Congrats, some very nice pike....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 18, 2020, 01:18 PM
44” caught and released by a 7 year old.
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Isn’t that a old pic? I swear that was going around last year.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: touge30 on Feb 18, 2020, 02:31 PM
H2L between me and you alot of years i didnt lie and i know u didnt either.Not  a easy pond to fish!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Feb 18, 2020, 05:07 PM
Isn’t that a old pic? I swear that was going around last year.
I've seen 44s a foot bigger than a 34 inch kid
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 18, 2020, 06:20 PM
So I herd from a gentleman an a reliable guy so.eone caut a 10lb and 13lb eye in this amazing place . And he put them back for our future generations to enjoy . I am proud and grateful to be on these waters with anglers like that. If anyone has a pic to show what giving back looks like please please please please. Let everyone see what the "Dead sea" looks like .. or just send me a pm

Yes it was last year. Didn’t see where it said post this years pics of giving back.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 18, 2020, 08:51 PM
I've seen 44s a foot bigger than a 34 inch kid

Yeah, and I have caught 44’s... but that wasn’t my question. I thought the same exact pic was going around last year?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 19, 2020, 09:10 AM
Once you guys catch one, you’ll start acting like it.  :afro: Hopefully you just have enough character to put it back.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 19, 2020, 09:14 AM
Once you guys catch one, you’ll start acting like it.  :afro: Hopefully you just have enough character to put it back.
Ouch
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 19, 2020, 09:40 AM
These days most of the better pike fisherman/women put all their pike back. I believe that is why we are seeing so many nice fish today.
 It wasn't that way back in the 70's and 80's. Now if we could get more of those 15 1/4" walleyes released, who knows...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 19, 2020, 01:44 PM
Once you guys catch one, you’ll start acting like it.  :afro: Hopefully you just have enough character to put it back.

I have caught 11 over 40” in the last 4 years. Every single one went back. Also caught a 9.2 and 10.6 largemouths years ago. Both released. I got a replica of the 10.6...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 19, 2020, 01:48 PM
I have caught 11 over 40” in the last 4 years. Every single one went back. Also caught a 9.2 and 10.6 largemouths years ago. Both released. I got a replica of the 10.6...

Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 19, 2020, 02:57 PM
I have caught 11 over 40” in the last 4 years. Every single one went back. Also caught a 9.2 and 10.6 largemouths years ago. Both released. I got a replica of the 10.6...

Sounds like a good 4 years in all honesty. Post the ones from the sac, through the ice. I enjoy seeing nice pike and so does the guy who asked people to share them.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Adironzach on Feb 19, 2020, 03:18 PM
I have caught 11 over 40” in the last 4 years. Every single one went back. Also caught a 9.2 and 10.6 largemouths years ago. Both released. I got a replica of the 10.6...

Oh man a 9.2 & 10+ up here are absolute bruisers. I'd be euphoric for weeks  ;D Were you at the local watering hole or up north?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: campnvlle on Feb 19, 2020, 04:33 PM

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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 19, 2020, 04:37 PM
Nice one!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 19, 2020, 06:18 PM
Sounds like a good 4 years in all honesty. Post the ones from the sac, through the ice. I enjoy seeing nice pike and so does the guy who asked people to share them.

Only one of those was through the ice, and none of them were sacandaga. I literally fished sacandaga for my first time ever today through the ice, targeting pike
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 19, 2020, 06:22 PM
Oh man a 9.2 & 10+ up here are absolute bruisers. I'd be euphoric for weeks  ;D Were you at the local watering hole or up north?

My home town lake in Saratoga county. They are in my FB if you search back far enough. I believe in the albums I made when I made a yearly bass fishing album. They were both caught the same year, in the same spot. 2011 I believe... my 10.6 was actually caught on my sons birthday and it was the only fish I caught that day, after fishing for 14 hours and it was dark out and it was my last cast of the day... I caught it and flew over to 2 guys in a canoe for a pic because I wanted to let the fish go. They nearly craped their pants... this was before good phones unfortunately so they took the pic with their flip phones, from their conoe while I’m holding it up in my boat, at dark... so you can imagine how bad the pic was. They emailed it to me. I did measure the fish and it was 25 1/4” long and 19” in girth. What’s sad is I had a bigger one to the boat the week prior.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 19, 2020, 06:41 PM
Only one of those was through the ice, and none of them were sacandaga. I literally fished sacandaga for my first time ever today through the ice, targeting pike

And how did you do?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 19, 2020, 07:24 PM
And how did you do?

Tried a spot I thought looked good on my navionics. Unloaded at vandenburgh point and drive a half mile down the lake. I staged my tip ups from 4’ out to 20’ with 2 walleye setups, 2 big dead bait pike setups and 2 big live sucker pike setups. Not a single flag. Rather disappointing. Wind was nasty today, but my 6 year old son was a trooper. Fished 7:30am until 4.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: BeenPerchin315 on Feb 20, 2020, 06:50 AM
These days most of the better pike fisherman/women put all their pike back. I believe that is why we are seeing so many nice fish today.
 It wasn't that way back in the 70's and 80's. Now if we could get more of those 15 1/4" walleyes released, who knows...h2l
Not at GSL but just had to release one of those yesterday I hate the 18” reg for Ontario.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 20, 2020, 07:03 AM
Not at GSL but just had to release one of those yesterday I hate the 18” reg for Ontario.

I would love to see the 18" rule (3 a day) for this lake but it would be tough "keeping" for a couple years but in the long run it would make a difference....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: BeenPerchin315 on Feb 20, 2020, 07:19 AM
I would love to see the 18" rule (3 a day) for this lake but it would be tough "keeping" for a couple years but in the long run it would make a difference....h2l
Yea I don’t like the 18” rule but it is proving to be working, caught more 10-15” eyes the last 2 yrs on sodus then all my years prior combined out there. Stocking programs at work.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 20, 2020, 10:31 AM
The lake could afford to go c and r only for a few years.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Feb 20, 2020, 10:45 AM
The 18"   3/day  rule has worked everywhere it has been implemented  It has worked wonders on Onieda  I don't fish it a lot, but enough to realize the difference from a few years back  If you want to see what quality walleye look like take a ride to the hatchery at Constansia in april  it will make you a believer
   personally, I would like to see it go statewide
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 20, 2020, 11:28 AM
Oneida is 3 15" a day....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Feb 20, 2020, 02:02 PM
I stand corrected    However , look at some others such as Canadarago…. A solid fishery
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 20, 2020, 03:34 PM
The lake could afford to go c and r only for a few years.
I don't think that is the answer. I do think that in most years a lot of fish were being taken during the winter months, but if you think about the last 3 or 4 years and the milder winters the fishing would have improved with less people being able to get on the ice. The lake as also remained pretty high during the winter months so that may also help. My summer numbers were down last year but I did catch some better fish up into July but after that a lot of smaller fish. I keep very few as I don't eat fish and the wife can't anymore. I may have kept 5 all summer for my daughter. Over the years there have been a lot of up and down cycles. Most I believe are all based on spawning conditions in the spring that result in missing year classes. Just my .02....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 20, 2020, 05:54 PM
Thats the first time Ive heard Drago being considered solid.  Theres a few decent walleye if u can get past the dink perch. But your not gonna pull out any double digit numbers of walleye with consistency.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 20, 2020, 06:43 PM
Ive heard a lot of dumb crap over the years. Believing it takes someone special.  ::)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 20, 2020, 07:40 PM
Come on Paul23, you have been out there when they are hitting like that. Any way that is what I HEARD...lol...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 21, 2020, 08:19 AM
I don't think that is the answer. I do think that in most years a lot of fish were being taken during the winter months, but if you think about the last 3 or 4 years and the milder winters the fishing would have improved with less people being able to get on the ice. The lake as also remained pretty high during the winter months so that may also help. My summer numbers were down last year but I did catch some better fish up into July but after that a lot of smaller fish. I keep very few as I don't eat fish and the wife can't anymore. I may have kept 5 all summer for my daughter. Over the years there have been a lot of up and down cycles. Most I believe are all based on spawning conditions in the spring that result in missing year classes. Just my .02....h2l

I agree with what you are saying. For pike, the conditions have been absolutely great. There were at least a dozen caught over 40, last year alone. Walleye are a totally different problem. As soon as they get to 15-16”, they get pounded.  Same thing will happen once they are 18”.   I feel like a c&r only stamp would deter people from going to the sac to fish for dinner.  Let’s face it, now a days if you can afford internet and afford to go fishing, you can afford to go to Aldis to get dinner. C&R only and establish a new forage base.  Aside from all that, the lake is massive and needs more fish. I totally understand taking a fish here and there.  But the sac is not the place for guys to limit out morning and night.  It just simply cant handle that pressure and produce quality fish.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 21, 2020, 09:45 AM
Can anyone share any updates on the amount of snow on the ice?  Is it manageable on foot?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 23, 2020, 06:40 AM
It was very rare for the lake to be so high most of the Winter. They started taking in down early in Jan. and it was dropping about 3 inches a day. It is now going down almost 6 inches a day. The lake is getting smaller and lots of stone walls, rock piles, humps, etc. are starting to show up along the shore lines. Be careful riding sleds out there....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 23, 2020, 08:42 AM
It was very rare for the lake to be so high most of the Winter. They started taking in down early in Jan. and it was dropping about 3 inches a day. It is now going down almost 6 inches a day. The lake is getting smaller and lots of stone walls, rock piles, humps, etc. are starting to show up along the shore lines. Be careful riding sleds out there....h2l

Yeah I spoke to a gentleman that had to move his hardside bc it was only in a few fow with the drawdown. Was a slow day but my buddy broke his pb with a nice 14lber.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 23, 2020, 11:00 AM
I am sure he did, it has dropped 8 feet since Jan. 1st...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 23, 2020, 10:00 PM
I am sure he did, it has dropped 8 feet since Jan. 1st...h2l

I was really surprised to see how much it has gone down. Someone else was enjoying our normal spot today, so we went on an adventure. Fished 9-12, probably 3” or so of snow off the beaten path. My daughter fought this healthy pike for a bit until it saw the daylight and pulled the line out of her hands. Lol. Great day, great memories.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sQzFRVk0/5-E5-D74-D6-D5-FE-4-AFD-BC55-A9-AB4-D837-BC0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQzFRVk0)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 24, 2020, 07:21 AM
That a nice pike. Bet she had fun while she fought it....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 24, 2020, 07:32 AM
Nice pike!! How's the ice holding up with these temps?? Inches? Thanks jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 24, 2020, 08:28 AM
Nice pike!! How's the ice holding up with these temps?? Inches? Thanks jeff

There was a little over a foot where I was.  Machines all over the place.  Will be less by the weekend but the night time temps still stay below freezing.  Could be a nice little zamboni effect by Sunday.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 24, 2020, 08:36 AM
Thank you . Just concerned about the food n fuel contest on the 6th.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 24, 2020, 03:58 PM
Thank you . Just concerned about the food n fuel contest on the 6th.

Wasnt that canceled?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 24, 2020, 03:59 PM

I was really surprised to see how much it has gone down. Someone else was enjoying our normal spot today, so we went on an adventure. Fished 9-12, probably 3” or so of snow off the beaten path. My daughter fought this healthy pike for a bit until it saw the daylight and pulled the line out of her hands. Lol. Great day, great memories.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sQzFRVk0/5-E5-D74-D6-D5-FE-4-AFD-BC55-A9-AB4-D837-BC0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQzFRVk0)

Beautiful pike.

Your making me want to go back and give it another shot.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 24, 2020, 04:03 PM
Wasnt that canceled?

Different tournament. The March 6th tournament is the weekend long tournament. The Walleye challenge scheduled for this pst weekend was canceled.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Feb 24, 2020, 06:06 PM
Different tournament. The March 6th tournament is the weekend long tournament. The Walleye challenge scheduled for this pst weekend was canceled.

Ahhh got ya. The food and fuel tourney is the multi species one, correct? Where those jumbo pike come in every year...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 24, 2020, 06:07 PM
Yea 3 day contest.  Heard its a go.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 24, 2020, 07:27 PM
I was up there this weekend. 4 inches of snow on ice & had 10 to 13 inches of ice. I went with a couple of guys & we got 3 nice perch & 7 walleyes. it was 2 degrees Saturday morning. Quads & snow mobiles all over the lake. Walt
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 24, 2020, 10:22 PM
Thanks all. Great day with the kids. Very rarely does awesome weather and a flag go hand in hand. Especially pike fishing.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2020, 06:21 AM
Pike Paralyzer, do you fish GSL during soft water?...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 25, 2020, 06:57 AM
Ahhh got ya. The food and fuel tourney is the multi species one, correct? Where those jumbo pike come in every year...

Yup, that’s the one....
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 25, 2020, 07:41 AM
Beautiful pike.

Your making me want to go back and give it another shot.

I’ve only been there twice n it’s produced some nice fish. My buddy pulled this one up on Saturday and we had a couple of break offs on light line.  Right around 14lbs


(https://i.postimg.cc/RJ4DCJvq/E0-B2-C5-C6-5-D36-4-CD4-A4-DC-1-D0-B02-B1-EA61.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJ4DCJvq)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2020, 07:51 AM
Nice pike, thanks for sharing...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Feb 25, 2020, 10:58 AM
Pike Paralyzer, do you fish GSL during soft water?...h2l

Not as much as I’d like to. From the pontoon we may drag crawlers or toss tubes for a little bit, but mainly just relax and enjoy the lake.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: buckzone101 on Feb 25, 2020, 07:30 PM
Where i was on saturday there was about a foot and a half of snow/slop ontop, made very hard going with the 4 wheeler, only fished for a few hours ended up with about 300$ worth of broken gear. Never fished it before. Thats my first time i hope its not like that the next time i venture out on it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 26, 2020, 06:30 AM
Sorry you had a bad first trip out on GSL. Don't think the conditions have improved the last few day....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 26, 2020, 10:21 AM
Odd, went out sunday by lanzis and was easy walk n drag.  Walk in i coulda used creepers, had maybe a inch of snow.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Feb 26, 2020, 11:05 AM
Where i was on saturday there was about a foot and a half of snow/slop ontop, made very hard going with the 4 wheeler, only fished for a few hours ended up with about 300$ worth of broken gear. Never fished it before. Thats my first time i hope its not like that the next time i venture out on it.

This was on Great Sacandaga?   Saturday?  Whereabouts?   Sorry, don’t mean to barrage you with questions.  I was on the south end both Saturday and Sunday and it was easy going.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Feb 26, 2020, 11:09 AM
went out Saturday near deer island had no trouble. Sorry to hear buckzone 101 don't let that discourage you we've all been there one time or another. FISH ON AND TIGHTLINES AND STAY ON TOP
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: buckzone101 on Feb 26, 2020, 07:34 PM
Around town of day area, ill try again at somepoint. Never let just 1 trip shoot me down lol. Big lake big water big fish 🎣
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Feb 28, 2020, 05:35 PM
Took the day off and drove up to the lake, didn’t fish but went out and drilled some holes, almost zero snow on the lake.  Definitely wearing creepers tomorrow.  Ice was around 10” where I am ( north end)



Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 28, 2020, 06:16 PM
Thanks Thor. Many ATVs on ice? How was shore lines? I fish South part heading up next Fri. Thanks jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Feb 28, 2020, 08:06 PM
Thanks Thor. Many ATVs on ice? How was shore lines? I fish South part heading up next Fri. Thanks jeff

Seemed fine to me.  Saw some spots to avoid, but drove out with the wheeler no problem.  I didn’t see anyone on the ice, really windy today. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 28, 2020, 08:33 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 01, 2020, 05:19 PM
Hi anybody on the lake this weekend?? Ice thickness?? Shorelines? Thanks jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jmirabs31 on Mar 01, 2020, 06:08 PM
I was out yesterday by Northampton and there was 16” of ice. The shorelines were fine. The wind was really whipping and it blew all the snow off the lake.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 01, 2020, 06:56 PM
Thank you jmirabs. Appreciate your report. Jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: JTrottaNY on Mar 03, 2020, 08:38 AM
I've seen 44s a foot bigger than a 34 inch kid


I'm no rocket surgeon but wouldn't a 44" fish be 10 inches bigger than a 34" kid????  ;)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: JTrottaNY on Mar 03, 2020, 08:44 AM
Ahhh got ya. The food and fuel tourney is the multi species one, correct? Where those jumbo pike come in every year...

With good cell coverage and modern technology I would really like to see the tournaments with live info available via phone and/or web. I bet hundreds of fish are killed each year that aren't even close to making the leader board and could otherwise be released.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Mar 03, 2020, 10:20 AM
Too hard to call the number?   
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: JTrottaNY on Mar 03, 2020, 11:46 AM
Too hard to call the number?   

Is there a number to call? That would be (good) news to me. A dedicated phone line would be great, though I could also see the difficulty of manning it over the course of a 3 day event.

I know in previous years it had been suggested not accepting pike under certain length, say 36", as the smaller fish have not made it on the board historically.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 03, 2020, 11:58 AM
Is there a number to call? That would be (good) news to me. A dedicated phone line would be great, though I could also see the difficulty of manning it over the course of a 3 day event.

I know in previous years it had been suggested not accepting pike under certain length, say 36", as the smaller fish have not made it on the board historically.

Registration form says no pike under 35”
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 03, 2020, 12:48 PM
I look at the Sport Island cam every day, there is an outdoor thermometer you can see, it's reading 60* right now, warmer than NYC. It's been a very strange year, the temps have been almost the same on many days from NYC to the Adirondacks.

http://sportisland1.viewnetcam.com:50000/CgiStart?page=Single&Resolution=640x480&Quality=Clarity&Mode=JPEG&RPeriod=3&Size=STD&PresetOperation=Move&SendMethod=1&Language=0
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 03, 2020, 01:48 PM
I see where a couple shanties have been taken off, or moved. The top looks pretty wet today....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2020, 01:53 PM
I wonder if this contest is in jeopardy with all this rain and heat??? Especially the shorelines???
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 03, 2020, 02:06 PM
I called the store, still on as of this morning.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2020, 04:26 PM
I'm just hoping that the shorelines hold up I already sank my ATV two years ago at the contest in 5 feet of water was not fun!!!! And that was with 22 inch of ice but the shorelines were messed up from a snowstorm!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fordman on Mar 03, 2020, 04:28 PM

I'm no rocket surgeon but wouldn't a 44" fish be 10 inches bigger than a 34" kid????  ;)
yeah I was guessing that's no 44
I've caught 44 that were much bigger
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2020, 04:43 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/kV0ZGp88/IMG-20180303-095043298.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kV0ZGp88)
2 years ago
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Mar 03, 2020, 05:53 PM
Id be surprised if some atvs dont go thru.  Especially broadalbin n northampton launches, and next to wallys.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: SSmokinn SS on Mar 03, 2020, 06:49 PM
With good cell coverage and modern technology I would really like to see the tournaments with live info available via phone and/or web. I bet hundreds of fish are killed each year that aren't even close to making the leader board and could otherwise be released.

Absolutely... like how bass fishing is today at the pro level.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Pike Paralyzer on Mar 03, 2020, 08:50 PM
yeah I was guessing that's no 44
I've caught 44 that were much bigger

Lol. You guys are pathetic.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 04, 2020, 08:50 AM
How bad did lake take a beating last few days??? Anybody up there??? Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 04, 2020, 09:09 AM
yeah I was guessing that's no 44
I've caught 44 that were much bigger

Are you saying that you caught 44 pike that were bigger than 44 inches?
or
That you caught a 44 inch pike that was bigger than 44 inches....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Mar 06, 2020, 06:47 AM
How bad did lake take a beating last few days??? Anybody up there??? Thanks


Be cautious on the shorelines, there is still plenty of ice though. 3-4 inches of slush on top. Rode about ten miles on my wheeler on the lake yesterday
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 06, 2020, 06:50 AM
Yesterday afternoon, I took a ride down to the campsite. I was surprised the shore line didn't look that bad. There is some water at the edges but the lake came up 3 inches. There were a couple guys out from the beach and based on their tracks the walking did look bad. Not sure how it was coming off after the afternoon sun. The parking lot was pretty muddy.
Goose are you fishing....h2l


(https://i.postimg.cc/VrND2FTB/DSCF2686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrND2FTB)

That truck is on the beach at the campsite.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Mar 06, 2020, 07:00 AM
Yesterday afternoon, I took a ride down to the campsite. I was surprised the shore line didn't look that bad. There is some water at the edges but the lake came up 3 inches. There were a couple guys out from the beach and based on their tracks the walking did look bad. Not sure how it was coming off after the afternoon sun. The parking lot was pretty muddy.
Goose are you fishing....h2l


(https://i.postimg.cc/VrND2FTB/DSCF2686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrND2FTB)

That truck is on the beach at the campsite.




I’m not fishing yet,I’m in the process of getting ready and hauling gear out now.. at 4 o’clock it’s go time
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Mar 06, 2020, 07:09 AM
Did you happen to measure how much ice we have?  I'll be fishing the south end of the lake and debating whether or not to bring the wheeler or just trek out by foot.

Good luck to everyone in the tourney!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Mar 06, 2020, 07:31 AM
I haven’t been down further than sand island, I had a foot where I am. I would say there’s plenty for a wheeler
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Mar 06, 2020, 07:51 AM
I haven’t been down further than sand island, I had a foot where I am. I would say there’s plenty for a wheeler

Thanks for the update
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 06, 2020, 03:33 PM
I'm out near beacon island. 8-10" solid ice!! Wheeler easy going!Most shoreline good near Wally's. 1/2" slush.  Good luck
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 06, 2020, 08:43 PM
The weekends are definitely numbered looking at that long-range forecast.

Also, did anyone see this? Looks like someone made a forum for the lake:

http://www.gslforum.com/forum/
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Mar 06, 2020, 08:54 PM
I was out from Sport Island Pub yesterday the 5th and conditions were good early and got a little slushy later. As far as fishing unfortunately mostly just chasing wind flags. As I said earlier, was able to walk from Sport Island Pub to opposite shore but it was a little tiring. Solid 3 to 4 black ice with 5 to 6 white ice on top. Do not think I would take a vehicle as to the composition of the ice.
Being this close to end of Walleye season I could see waiting till next year to get after them again. At least got the chance to use tryout some new tip ups and test my new 7 inch Mora with ne 18v Craftsman drill attachment. Very pleased with the operation of tip ups and drill. Thanks till later
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Mar 06, 2020, 09:50 PM
Didnt a atv go thru right next to you by beacon earlier. Just talked to a person from the group. Said they went in the pressure crack.
Car went thru ice by broadalbin as well. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 07, 2020, 06:38 AM
Anyone that is on the ice with a car/truck this year needs to be put in a padded cell.

Delta12, you had a nice day to be out but it was a little windy...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 07, 2020, 06:58 AM

Car went thru ice by broadalbin as well.

I don't believe that was someone ice fishing. Newspaper reports an auto accident...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Chase88 on Mar 07, 2020, 07:16 AM
I believe it was a missing elderly man who ending up in the lake with his car...
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bbrown009 on Mar 07, 2020, 07:50 AM
I believe it was a missing elderly man who ending up in the lake with his car...

Sad day.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bbrown009 on Mar 07, 2020, 09:47 AM
I was out from Sport Island Pub yesterday the 5th and conditions were good early and got a little slushy later. As far as fishing unfortunately mostly just chasing wind flags. As I said earlier, was able to walk from Sport Island Pub to opposite shore but it was a little tiring. Solid 3 to 4 black ice with 5 to 6 white ice on top.

I was there as well, saw you walking in. I observed similar ice conditions which surprised me with the first drilling, went through quick. Most concerning was the variability of the ice from hole to hole. Plus there was a slight current holding the lines out to the south. The March sun angle is really chewing things up, that part of the lake is always the first to go. I don't think I'll be going out from SIP any more this year, especially with the warm forecast. Be careful.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 07, 2020, 12:48 PM
Anyone out there today?

I see a couple of sleds parked in front of SIP, but nobody on the ice.

http://sportisland1.viewnetcam.com:50000/CgiStart?page=Single&Language=0

Looks like it's thinning pretty quick from that webcam view. And yeah, anyone out there with their car is nuts. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 07, 2020, 12:51 PM
I was there as well, saw you walking in. I observed similar ice conditions which surprised me with the first drilling, went through quick. Most concerning was the variability of the ice from hole to hole. Plus there was a slight current holding the lines out to the south. The March sun angle is really chewing things up, that part of the lake is always the first to go. I don't think I'll be going out from SIP any more this year, especially with the warm forecast. Be careful.

The sun is definitely stronger now. That, plus the river flowing pretty good underneath means erosion is going to take place pretty quick.

I bet we'll see ice out before April if things keep up the way they are now.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 07, 2020, 12:52 PM
I believe it was a missing elderly man who ending up in the lake with his car...

Here's the story.

https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Missing-man-found-dead-in-car-in-Great-Sacandaga-15113100.php
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 07, 2020, 05:18 PM
I was out yesterday and today!! Shorelines great south. 8-12" solid ice!!! Wheelers all over southern part!! Got a few nice walleye and Pike . Back at it tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Mar 09, 2020, 07:10 AM
How did everyone do in the 3 day tournament?  Real slow for us, especially Sunday.  Think we ended up only having 2 flags all day.

Anyone get in the money?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 09, 2020, 09:22 AM
Had fun. Got 10 walleye 3 pike biggest 35" one perch and one smallmouth bass.sunday was slooooow!! Jeff
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 09, 2020, 09:36 AM
Did anyone see any results from the weekend?...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 09, 2020, 11:56 AM
First place pike was little over 45" first place trout and walleye was over 26"
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 09, 2020, 02:02 PM
Thanks jg, those are some nice fish....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Mar 09, 2020, 07:17 PM
Here ya go

(https://i.postimg.cc/qhvyN1xn/E052-F595-9048-45-BC-8214-51994905-FCE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/qhvyN1xn)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 09, 2020, 07:26 PM
Thanks Paul. I drove by there this morning thinking the board might still be up...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Team Rufus on Mar 10, 2020, 12:58 PM
was looking for a report on the broadalbin area for one last trip this weekend????    Do we think she will hold up????
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: KUBES90 on Mar 10, 2020, 08:16 PM
Damn... made a last minute trip on Friday and didnt enter the contest...
(https://i.postimg.cc/sQ190hdT/828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQ190hdT)
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 11, 2020, 06:59 AM
Nice looking Sacandaga walleye.....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 11, 2020, 02:39 PM
Looks like its getting pretty thin in front of SIP.

http://www.gslforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&p=25#p25
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 12, 2020, 06:57 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/fVnw3qwf/DSCF2691.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVnw3qwf)
In front of the house yesterday. Lake came up 6 inches and the creeks are flowing pretty good...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 12, 2020, 04:35 PM
Nice. Is that the river?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 12, 2020, 07:06 PM
Yes...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 13, 2020, 12:35 PM
So is Tops safe to shop at, or are we going to have to resort to hunting and gathering our own food?  lol
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 13, 2020, 04:19 PM
So is Tops safe to shop at, or are we going to have to resort to hunting and gathering our own food?  lol

May be safer now than in July and August....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: xxxbeer247 on Mar 13, 2020, 06:00 PM
Here ya go

(https://i.postimg.cc/qhvyN1xn/E052-F595-9048-45-BC-8214-51994905-FCE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/qhvyN1xn)

Do most of those 40”+ pike that are entered get released or kept
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 13, 2020, 06:51 PM
May be safer now than in July and August....h2l

It wasn't too bad. The toilet paper aisle was cleaned out which I thought was hilarious. I actually remembered my bags this time, too.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 14, 2020, 06:59 AM
Do most of those 40”+ pike that are entered get released or kept

They do try to get them back into the lake but not always possible. A couple years ago they did change the rules to "no pike to be entered under 35 inches". There are some pretty good pike fishermen on the lake who release  just about everything they catch, unless it is a PB.
When I worked at the bait shop, we had a local contest each month and took pike off of it because we would have people bringing pike in, in the low 20" range...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tipup5.0 on Mar 14, 2020, 10:53 AM
The guy who caught that 40” pike released it.

How’s the ice south of Lanzis?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Dec 16, 2020, 12:38 PM
Starting to get antsy.  Hoping to see some ice forming on GSL soon. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 17, 2020, 09:28 AM
The northville end of the lake up by the pub was completely frozen over yesterday,unfortunately i think this snow is gonna ruin it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Westchestericeman on Dec 17, 2020, 11:51 AM
Any ice updates? Mohawk Valley or Southern ADK north of amsterdam?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 18, 2020, 06:24 AM
Goose, we made it another year. You better hope that the walleye fishing is better this winter than it was this past summer. I had a tough year, or maybe it was just 2020. I saw the skim ice down to SI the other day but pretty sure 20+ inches of snow didn't help it much. Don't rush it and be safe...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: msik0814 on Dec 18, 2020, 10:09 AM
Any ice updates? Mohawk Valley or Southern ADK north of amsterdam?

Heard it's pretty skimp around those parts so far, Westchestericeman. Wouldn't wanna risk it just yet. Can't wait to get some good thick ice, some lattes, dip, and kick back in the shanty lookin for flags! Stay safe.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 20, 2020, 06:03 AM
H2l, i don’t plan on trying to fish the Northville end for a while,that snow really did a number on it. However after the storm,the Edinburg side froze up beautifully, had 2 inches of clear black yesterday,we will see what today brings.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ghostbass_killah on Dec 20, 2020, 06:44 AM
I heard some rumblings that things were starting to shape up.

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 20, 2020, 07:14 AM
Goose, agree, this end doesn't look good. That early skim of ice and then the snow didn't help.,,h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Dec 20, 2020, 08:23 AM
I’m up on the north end, coves are frozen over, still looks open in the channel.

My brother has around 2” at his camp on the south end. 

I think both areas must’ve been open when it snowed.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: butkusbowman on Dec 20, 2020, 09:49 AM
I think we can be thankful that most of the lake was open before this snow as it would have messed up all of it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 20, 2020, 02:33 PM
I had 3 inches of good clear ice on the Edinburg end today,didn’t have time to get out but I will be fishing tomorrow evening .
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Cowboys#1 on Dec 20, 2020, 06:14 PM
I had 3 inches of good clear ice on the Edinburg end today,didn’t have time to get out but I will be fishing tomorrow evening .
If you don't know the GSL well do not take this as a green light to get out there!!!!! Goose knows where he is fishing. Also why risk your life on the "Dead Sea". Be safe! Flags up!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Westchestericeman on Dec 21, 2020, 09:51 AM
I can't wait to get on the ice and chew some Cope but it looks like the Grinch who Stole the Ice is going to dump 2 inches of rain on us for Christmas. Hopefully a deep freeze right after and we can get out there before January. Mohawk Valley flags up!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Dec 25, 2020, 05:18 PM
Have not fished Sacandaga enough to know it so hoping for some advice. Where should I head if going out of Sport Island Pub and the same for Edinburg?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 26, 2020, 12:44 PM
Have not fished Sacandaga enough to know it so hoping for some advice. Where should I head if going out of Sport Island Pub and the same for Edinburg?

Edinburg where / what? It's a big area, on both sides of the lake. Could you narrow it down a little?

In stead of Sport Island Pub, I suggest The Regulating District Offices, on Bunker Hill Rd. They have no problem with fishermen parking there. Sometimes, the beach is plowed and is great access to the lake. Go straight out to Deer Island. Anywhere around it is good walleye fishing and I have caught a few large pike there. Tight Lines!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Dec 26, 2020, 05:07 PM
Thanks Hardwater for Deer Island tip.   Edinburg was thinking around the Batchellerville bridge area.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Dec 27, 2020, 06:13 AM
Hi again Hardwater-- I do not have a machine and Deer Island looks pretty far-- Is it less than a mile?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Dec 27, 2020, 09:35 AM
Does anybody know how thick the ice is down by Benedict Loop
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pikeman on Dec 27, 2020, 09:54 AM
Ice isn’t even optional right now w the flooding.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Dec 27, 2020, 03:58 PM
Thanks wasn't sure I know it had 3 inches last week  wasn't sure what the rain did Guess it's going to be a little bit longer
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 28, 2020, 07:55 PM
Hi again Hardwater-- I do not have a machine and Deer Island looks pretty far-- Is it less than a mile?

Depends on the water level. Usually, yes. You don't have to go all the way to the island. Anywhere in that bay is usually good for walleye. I've also gotten perch, bass (open water) and a huge pike there (several years ago). Try the center of the bay to start. Then move around. I used to walk out to the far left tip of the island. Now, I have a machine. I'm old.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Dec 28, 2020, 08:04 PM
Thanks Hardwater for Deer Island tip.   Edinburg was thinking around the Batchellerville bridge area.

Right around the bridge is sometimes pretty "iffy". And parking is a problem. There isn't really any legal parking. Once it snows heavily, plows make it difficult to find a space. Some folks like the I Go Inn, on Southshore Rd., north of the bridge. But again, parking is a problem and that hill is a doozy.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Dec 29, 2020, 07:49 AM
Thanks again Hardwater-- will take you advice if we get any ice.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Dec 29, 2020, 08:46 PM
Delta ,you are allowed to park in the pull off by the batchellerville bridge at the town beach. Pretty decent spot if you are there at the right time. Just watch where the current from the creek comes out, and around the bridge pilings
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: delta12 on Dec 30, 2020, 08:10 AM
Thanks Goose97
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: deadlake on Jan 02, 2021, 10:57 AM
Checked  a bay I fish walked in water onto 2 in ice further out I had four, I’m waiting another week! :o
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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 02, 2021, 11:17 AM
Delta ,you are allowed to park in the pull off by the batchellerville bridge at the town beach. Pretty decent spot if you are there at the right time. Just watch where the current from the creek comes out, and around the bridge pilings

Every time I have tried to park there, it has been full either of trucks or plowed up snow. That's why I said parking was "iffy".
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: anonymousllama34 on Jan 06, 2021, 06:59 PM
Anyone been out?  How's the ice?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: anonymousllama34 on Jan 07, 2021, 04:12 PM
No one?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: wish4fish on Jan 07, 2021, 04:44 PM
Does anyone have any success jigging?
I have way better luck w/ tipups but once in a while I get a dumb one jigging?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Westchestericeman on Jan 07, 2021, 05:03 PM
any bites?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Jan 08, 2021, 01:30 PM
 was wondering if anybody's been down by Benedict Loop I know there's a creek that comes in there wanted to know how thick the ice was
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 08, 2021, 03:22 PM
44 in,, weighed 25 had it mounted, caught it last Christmas, this year three 36,39, 42
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Do you mind if I ask who did that mount? Sweet work!!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 10, 2021, 07:09 AM
was wondering if anybody's been down by Benedict Loop I know there's a creek that comes in there wanted to know how thick the ice was

I fished the mouth of Hans creek in Benedict bay yesterday with no luck,3 inches in the bay, and 5-6 farther out into the main lake.

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Jan 10, 2021, 08:02 AM
I fished the mouth of Hans creek in Benedict bay yesterday with no luck,3 inches in the bay, and 5-6 farther out into the main lake.
thanks for the info
Title: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: jeremywhorf on Jan 13, 2021, 10:52 PM
I have rented a cabin valentines weekend on the southern tip of GSL.
Has anybody been out there fishing this year?
Looking for ice conditions? snow conditions?
 Looking to catch either walleye or Pike...

I have fished GSL previously with minimal luck.

Thanks in advance,
Jeremy
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Ohspit on Jan 13, 2021, 11:00 PM
Fished off of vanderberg point last weekend for about 4 hours 10 flags 8 walleye, 5 were keepers

Ice was 6-7 inches there not a ton of snow probably 2-3 inches
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: jeremywhorf on Jan 13, 2021, 11:04 PM
That's a solid day!
I am hoping to be so lucky.
I was lucky enough to convince my gf to rent a cabin on the lake for valentines weekend.

Any fish will be a bonus!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Ohspit on Jan 14, 2021, 12:59 AM
Yeah it was pretty nice, I'm probably going to head out again on monday or tuesday next week.

They seemed to be hanging out on mud flats I was fishing 13-16 feet small shiners on my tipups, Lindy walleye talker tipped with a minnow on my jigging rod
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: piscesman on Jan 14, 2021, 08:04 PM
Work took me up to Northville today via Rt. 30. Looking south from the bridge several pop-ups were about 1/4 - 1/2 mile down the east side and in that inlet or bay. While driving back down I noticed some other people fishing when I could see the water plus 2 snowmobiles driving down the west side below Mayfield. Hope this helps.....
      Kim :tipup:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 15, 2021, 06:48 AM
Kim, if I had known, could have hit up for coffee....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: jflood on Jan 15, 2021, 07:09 AM
Someone can verify this but the young man  who assisted me at the Field n Stream said they recently lowered the water level for the lake. Not sure if that will have a major impact on overall conditions. I haven't fished the lake at all this year so take it consideration. Perhaps others who do fish  the lake want to chime and can elaborate conditions.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: pikeman on Jan 15, 2021, 07:15 AM
A lot of cracks and pressure ridges already forming. Some w water pushing out onto the ice. Hasn’t effected the thickness of ice. Northampton is the one area I found to be thickest.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 15, 2021, 07:19 AM
That's a solid day!
I am hoping to be so lucky.
I was lucky enough to convince my gf to rent a cabin on the lake for valentines weekend.

Any fish will be a bonus!

Life's choices...fish hard on valentines day or succome to the GF's wishes. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: pmaloney86 on Jan 15, 2021, 11:58 AM
A lot of cracks and pressure ridges already forming. Some w water pushing out onto the ice. Hasn’t effected the thickness of ice. Northampton is the one area I found to be thickest.

can you recommend any access up that way?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 15, 2021, 01:05 PM
You can get on the lake at the Northampton campground, or sport island pub.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: pmaloney86 on Jan 15, 2021, 02:17 PM
You can get on the lake at the Northampton campground, or sport island pub.

Thank you Sir!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: butkusbowman on Jan 15, 2021, 02:34 PM
I fished the Lanzi's side of the lake and there was between 6 and 8 inches of decent ice. Snowmobile and four wheeler tracks around. Not scary where I was.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Jan 15, 2021, 03:10 PM
can you recommend any access up that way?

The offices of the Hudson River Black River Regulating Board on Bunker Hill Road is usually a good spot for lake access. The bay out in front of there is a good place for walleye and pike, especially at either end of the island, Deer Island, straight out in the bay.

One word of caution: A few days ago Fulton County and Saratoga County put out warnings that the lake is unsafe right now due to the water level being lowered.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: paul23 on Jan 15, 2021, 06:18 PM
That ice at BR was junk a week ago for a long ways.  Spud went thru every hit.  2” of white ice with a inch of black under it. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: piscesman on Jan 15, 2021, 07:01 PM
Sorry John, would have stopped if I knew. Doing OT tomorrow but on the close ice Sunday. Season is still young...........
      Kim :tipup:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: jeremywhorf on Jan 16, 2021, 03:29 PM
Thanks for info.
Good luck if you get out again next week.

Is there a baitshop nearby or should I bring bait with me?

Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Elitebowman on Jan 16, 2021, 05:25 PM
Jim's Bait shop in Mayfield is a great place for minnows, lures and all.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: pmaloney86 on Jan 16, 2021, 05:29 PM
That ice at BR was junk a week ago for a long ways.  Spud went thru every hit.  2” of white ice with a inch of black under it.

Went the safe route n went to the southern end. We avoided the skunk but GD it was busy w sleds, wheelers n side by sides. Two pike. Bigger one on the jaw jacker was fun on 6lb line. Luckily it was hooked right in the corner of the mouth.
 
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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 16, 2021, 05:46 PM
It's always busy but glad you hooked up.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: delta12 on Jan 16, 2021, 05:57 PM
Where do you park to fish Vandenberg point area?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: jeremywhorf on Jan 16, 2021, 07:50 PM
Good to see safe Ice and people catching fishing near where I rented a cabin.

Awesome!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 17, 2021, 07:48 AM
Just a heads up for anyone out on the lake,there’s a pressure ridge along the end Sinclair point over to fish house,with a lot of open spots.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 17, 2021, 10:41 AM
A snowmobile went through the ice up by Edinburgh last night.  The operator made it out ok.  Be careful out there.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Aqua on Jan 17, 2021, 05:43 PM
Wow, be careful out there
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Fishingfan1226 on Jan 18, 2021, 02:54 PM
Anyone know why the gate at the Northampton Campground isn’t open? In years past you use to be able to park down in the big parking lot near the boat launch.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: xxxbeer247 on Jan 18, 2021, 05:40 PM
Can anyone provide me with some info on access in the north broadalbin area? I looked on maps and see that county route 110 runs along the lake in this area. I usually fish alone but sometimes my brother joins so i just need a place for one vehicle. Thanks.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: piscesman on Jan 18, 2021, 06:07 PM
Broadalbin has a state boat launch that you could access the lake/ice from there. A little of a drag but to the ice. Check the other posts here and you can gauge the thickness. Hope this helps and Good Luck!!!!!
      Kim :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: fishon814 on Jan 18, 2021, 08:15 PM
Anyone know why the gate at the Northampton Campground isn’t open? In years past you use to be able to park down in the big parking lot near the boat launch.

Local told us because of covid the other morning when we were there???
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: fishon814 on Jan 18, 2021, 08:19 PM
Where do you park to fish Vandenberg point area?

Wally's
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 19, 2021, 07:56 AM
A snowmobile went through the ice up by Edinburgh last night.  The operator made it out ok.  Be careful out there.
Based on what I saw sunday night I’m shocked more haven’t gone thru or some of the heavy side by sides out there lately jeez this week will help tho
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: xxxbeer247 on Jan 19, 2021, 10:26 AM
Does the sacandaga boating club on Merriam road in broadalbin tolerate ice fisherman parking in that cul de sac area? I’m looking to fish out near scout island if i can access in that area.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 19, 2021, 11:03 AM
Does the sacandaga boating club on Merriam road in broadalbin tolerate ice fisherman parking in that cul de sac area? I’m looking to fish out near scout island if i can access in that area.

Don’t know but whenever I look to access from a new spot I pick up the phone and call. They may not answer because it’s the off-season but worth a shot.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pikeman on Jan 19, 2021, 11:18 AM
Does the sacandaga boating club on Merriam road in broadalbin tolerate ice fisherman parking in that cul de sac area? I’m looking to fish out near scout island if i can access in that area.
I tried calling and emailing a few places in that area a few years ago. From what I understood that spot was members only. A few other places never got back to me. Northampton has been the only place somewhat producing for me so I gave up on the south end
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 19, 2021, 11:25 AM
If you have a machine there’s always the public boat launch in broadalbin. It’s a hike by foot though. Drag wasn’t too bad on the south end of the lake Sunday but that’s a distance not meant for this guy’s body
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Jan 19, 2021, 11:40 AM
Vandaburghs point rd, alittle closer walk than from Broadalbin boat launch
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pikeman on Jan 19, 2021, 11:45 AM
Agreed. That’s roughly a mile to scout much shorter than broadalbin.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: xxxbeer247 on Jan 19, 2021, 05:12 PM
Thanks for the info everyone. I know they call it the Dead Sea for a reason but you can’t learn it if you don’t try.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: piscesman on Jan 19, 2021, 05:52 PM
Well I took another trip over Northville Bridge today around 3:00pm ish. Saw 1 shanty about 3/4 mile down the East looking South of the bridge. It's only Tuesday so I'll leave it at that.......... :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: outlaw5oo on Jan 19, 2021, 08:48 PM
Anyone been out below Batchelorville bridge? Planning to head out about 2 miles below the bridge this weekend.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fishon814 on Jan 20, 2021, 05:29 AM
They're definitely eating this year....The water level is way down though!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bigfish1212 on Jan 20, 2021, 06:13 AM
Managed a few yesterday. Caught on more short and lost another keeper at the hole. I did better with the pole than tipups, caught 2 of the keepers and one short jigging.
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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 20, 2021, 08:07 AM
Managed a few yesterday. Caught on more short and lost another keeper at the hole. I did better with the pole than tipups, caught 2 of the keepers and one short jigging.
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Good work buddy
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 20, 2021, 08:42 AM
Anyone been out below Batchelorville bridge? Planning to head out about 2 miles below the bridge this weekend.
Big ridge across from Sinclair going across the lake don’t know much more never got eyes on it my self last weekend
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 21, 2021, 05:22 AM
There are a couple pressure ridges,with the one by the point being the worst. As far as ice thickness I’m sure it’s fine,we had 7-8 all through there last weekend
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: moose66 on Jan 22, 2021, 02:27 PM
I stumbled across this thread and figured I’d give it a shot. Me and my friends are planning a trip to GSL next Jan ( baby coming in 2 weeks blew up my ice fishing plans). We’re looking at renting a place on Sinclair rd I believe. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Mostly if that area is worth fishing or would we have to move north or south. Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: piscesman on Jan 22, 2021, 07:04 PM
Is going to be a long year under these present circumstances. Right now iffy ice where you want to go. The Walleye Challenge has been cancelled 2 years in a row which is held around this time. Best bet would be start checking things out next Nov. Sorry for the report but it is what it is....... Hope the baby is healthy and you can be here next year.....
      Kim :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 22, 2021, 08:25 PM
Moose66,I actually live on Sinclair road, there are definitely some decent spots along the point, just gotta find the little pieces of structure or rock bottom. Best bet is to look undeveloped shoreline,usually the stone continues down into the water and is pretty good at dawn and dusk. I’ve got 7-8 inches all the way down to the tip of the point,my shanty is down there.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 23, 2021, 06:02 AM
X2 what Goose says. Now that I know where he lives, I am going to have to be more careful where I fish in the Summer or put Camo on the boat....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: moose66 on Jan 23, 2021, 06:31 AM
Thanks for all the info! I’ll definitely be up there next year. Enjoy the season this year and tight lines!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 23, 2021, 08:16 AM
The gate at the campsite is now open...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 23, 2021, 08:23 AM
Anyone been out by fish house, looking to try some new spots rather than the south end.

Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 24, 2021, 06:24 AM
Yes, there is good ice over there,just watch the pressure ridge that runs across
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 26, 2021, 06:52 PM
is there a fishable ice and what point of entry is safer i guess? i have never been there and would like to go this weekeend for some walleye .I have looke at the map and seems like the south end is more accesible . any points what should i look for to find a fish on this huge lake?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: GitRDone on Jan 26, 2021, 07:32 PM
Check DEC website for contour map of the lake. It will show you public boat launches as well. Look over the map and then use the closest boat launch to get there. Good luck
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 26, 2021, 08:06 PM
is there a fishable ice and what point of entry is safer i guess? i have never been there and would like to go this weekeend for some walleye .I have looke at the map and seems like the south end is more accesible . any points what should i look for to find a fish on this huge lake?
Lakes low right now take that into account when looking at maps
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 27, 2021, 06:58 AM
Water level this morning is 751.75, but it looks like they have it down to their target level as it hasn't dropped in a day...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fisherbone on Jan 27, 2021, 08:39 AM
Compared to the depth of water in Navionics this past weekend.... the water was 10-12' lower than that number...

If Navionics said we were in 30' we were 15-20' give or take.

Hope that helps.

Lots of places to access southern part of lake scroll through this feed and you'll find them.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Jan 27, 2021, 10:36 AM
Compared to the depth of water in Navionics this past weekend.... the water was 10-12' lower than that number...

If Navionics said we were in 30' we were 15-20' give or take.


Learned that the hard way last year when I broke through the ice and right into a rock.  My auger still cut holes but the blades needed to be replaced.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: fishon814 on Jan 27, 2021, 01:37 PM
I found the bottom with my auger almost a mile out 2 weeks ago where navionics showed 6-12' so yes! I'm hoping new blades fixed it and the shaft isnt bent ???
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 27, 2021, 01:59 PM
I found the bottom with my auger almost a mile out 2 weeks ago where navionics showed 6-12' so yes! I'm hoping new blades fixed it and the shaft isnt bent ???
Lots and lots of shoals out there mid lake mile out doesn’t exactly equal deep water on all lakes I’m surprised you didn’t see a sandbar lump when you where standing over those depth ranges or a big heave most of it in that range is land right now if not all of it
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Post by: fishon814 on Jan 27, 2021, 02:02 PM
In hindsight there was a heave that I attributed to shove ice but after looking at navionics in the shack I realized what I had done. We went out of wallys the next morning and it was easy to see how the water level was different from the year before!
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 27, 2021, 03:18 PM
In hindsight there was a heave that I attributed to shove ice but after looking at navionics in the shack I realized what I had done. We went out of wallys the next morning and it was easy to see how the water level was different from the year before!
How’d the auger drill you might have gotten lucky and hit sand? No fish that weekend either? You guys had it tough
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Post by: fishon814 on Jan 27, 2021, 03:20 PM
It jumped all over and drilling was brutal.......we were definitely snake bit but still caught fish. Its definitely not the dead sea!
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 28, 2021, 06:09 AM
I agree I’ll keep calling it tho to deter as many people as I can   :P
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 30, 2021, 06:18 AM
Has anyone been on the lake since the last snow storm? Wondering how much snow is on the lake before I hit again on Sunday with the wheeler
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 30, 2021, 06:24 AM
Haven't been on the ice but I got about 5 inches just about Northville. I am sure the wind has moved some of it around as I can see some bare spots....h2l
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 30, 2021, 06:29 AM
Cool, appreciate it.  I figured the wind moved some snow around but Good to know in advance 

Good luck to you this weekend!
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 30, 2021, 07:19 AM
I was out there last night, depending on how it drifted there’s about 4-8 inches.
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Jan 30, 2021, 06:21 PM
Was out all day today on the south end of the lake. Had 8-12 inches of ice as far north as sand island. Bit I believe that there is that on most of the lake minus usual trouble spots. Managed 2 keeper walleyes, had a dozen flags or so. Slow cold day on the "dead sea"
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Post by: S.Crawford on Feb 04, 2021, 10:07 AM
Fished yesterday off the public boat launch a few miles north of Edinburg. 8-10”.  No flags. Fished from noon-4, set 3 rosies under the ice, couple hunts few feet off the bottom and one big sucker. Nice day though.
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Post by: AugerMy on Feb 04, 2021, 06:39 PM
I think I caught big Sucker!!
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Post by: S.Crawford on Feb 04, 2021, 08:26 PM
I think I caught big Sucker!!

It woulda tripped a tip up if the drag wasn’t tight 😂


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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 05, 2021, 04:44 AM
Can anyone give an update on how much snow/slush is on the ice?  Looking to head out from Wally's.  Thanks
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Post by: xxxbeer247 on Feb 05, 2021, 06:57 PM
Any report iceman? Also is wallys plowed ?
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 06, 2021, 09:38 PM
Wally's is plowed, they have alot of parking available.  If you arrive late and the lot is full they have additional parking down towards the docks.

I'd any there is around 8in of snow on the ice.  Four-wheelers can still get around with 4x4.  Couple inches on slush under the snow, more in spots.

It'll be a rough go for wheelers if we get another 4 inches.

Bite was slow out on the traps
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Post by: waterdog4 on Feb 08, 2021, 08:41 AM
Hey guys,
Just got a free house to stay at for next weekend up near edinburg marina.   I have a camp on the southern end but have never ice fished so far north.    Not looking for spots.   Just wanted to check make sure the ice is good for snowmobile (assuming its fine) and also how about crossing under the bridge.  I know I will not be travelling north past placid pines. I will have the kids with me and just want to make sure it's all good.  Any info will help thanks
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 08, 2021, 02:12 PM
We have been drilling roughly a foot right by the bridge, and it is in good shape to cross under it.
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Post by: waterdog4 on Feb 09, 2021, 08:39 AM
Goose
Thanks for the response.   Now I  just need to find some fish( walleye/pike) in uncharted waters.
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 10, 2021, 04:53 PM
There’s a substantial amount of slush in some spots out there,just watch for them if you’re bringing a wheeler.
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Post by: d36344 on Feb 11, 2021, 08:05 AM
Does anyone know if the GSLFF ice fishing tournament still on for this weekend?
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Post by: paul23 on Feb 11, 2021, 08:18 AM
They prolly cancelled that months ago
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 14, 2021, 10:09 AM
Thought I'd give everyone an update on the lake conditions. 
Snow amount varies across the lake but there appears to be more around the islands from the drifts.  Anywhere from 4 - 8 inches of snow with a few inches of slush underneath.  Still wheeler accessible with 4x4.

Good luck out there!
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 14, 2021, 11:03 AM
Does anyone know if the GSLFF ice fishing tournament still on for this weekend?

The only tourney that still MAY take place is the Fuel & Food, 3 day, the first weekend of March. The others were cancelled a while ago. I am a member of the GSLFF. Covid did us in and also the Walleye Challenge.
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Post by: d36344 on Feb 15, 2021, 06:27 PM
It looks like Fuel and Food recently updated their contest flyer so there is hope.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 16, 2021, 01:45 PM
I did not see an updated flyer it still says 2020 on their website haven't heard much about the 3-day contest this year anyone have a copy of the 2021 flyer thank you
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 16, 2021, 02:14 PM
As long as the ice holds up,I’m 99% sure it’s still a go,I entered in it 2 weeks ago.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 16, 2021, 02:46 PM
Oh ok at least some people signed up already that's a good sign thanks for the info
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Post by: snelly on Feb 16, 2021, 06:49 PM
As long as there's safe ice it's a go I was told when I signed up. no pig roast though this year
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Post by: iceangler442 on Feb 18, 2021, 11:32 AM
I've fished GSL one time but I am not familiar with the lake at all. I know its a great lake for pike, I was looking for any information on a good place to go that has public access. Anyone with any info that wants to share or PM I would really appreciate it! Thank you.
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 18, 2021, 06:21 PM
I've fished GSL one time but I am not familiar with the lake at all. I know its a great lake for pike, I was looking for any information on a good place to go that has public access. Anyone with any info that wants to share or PM I would really appreciate it! Thank you.

Wallys off Vanderburg point
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Post by: Mr.Esox on Feb 18, 2021, 06:55 PM
Guys a buddy caught a large pike anybody know a good taxidermist in the area. It was 43 in.
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Post by: Lake Crawler on Feb 19, 2021, 06:18 PM
 just wondering if anybody's been out on gsl lately wanted to go out this weekend wanted to know how deep the snow was on the lake will be walking also about the ice thickness  last time I was there that was 12 inches of ice
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 22, 2021, 05:39 AM
Everywhere I’ve been,there has been 4-8 inches of snow, with some deep slush spots to watch for,we drilled 14-15 inches yesterday
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Post by: iceangler442 on Feb 22, 2021, 12:07 PM
Was out yesterday had a really slow day off of NH beach....15 inches of ice, hit some deep snow drifts with water almost got the quad barried.
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Post by: CamoGurl2023 on Feb 23, 2021, 05:22 AM
I did not see an updated flyer it still says 2020 on their website haven't heard much about the 3-day contest this year anyone have a copy of the 2021 flyer thank you

(https://i.postimg.cc/XpkN2Xqs/20210223-061954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XpkN2Xqs)

Was actually planning to do it this year.. I usually do a new tournament every year. I've just never fished here before. Any pointers. Thank you
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Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 24, 2021, 01:15 PM
Bring lots of beer, fishing has been slow on the dead sea
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Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 25, 2021, 04:50 AM
Any vehicles out there?  Trying to plan for the derby would rather not haul a machine up there if I don’t have to.
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2021, 07:09 AM
I have not seen one NUT on the ice this year, but I haven't been all around the lake. Ice has been iffy for trucks, the top has been ever worst. With the warmer temps it is not going to get much better. Just my .02. Years ago it was much different....h2l
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Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 25, 2021, 08:11 AM
I have not seen one NUT on the ice this year, but I haven't been all around the lake. Ice has been iffy for trucks, the top has been ever worst. With the warmer temps it is not going to get much better. Just my .02. Years ago it was much different....h2l
thanks for the report!  Machines it is
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 25, 2021, 06:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/XpkN2Xqs/20210223-061954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XpkN2Xqs)

Was actually planning to do it this year.. I usually do a new tournament every year. I've just never fished here before. Any pointers. Thank you

What would you like to know? This will be my 20th year for this tournament.
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 26, 2021, 04:40 AM
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 26, 2021, 04:42 AM
I definitely wouldn’t attempt driving a vehicle out,there may be enough ice,but the slush is brutal
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 26, 2021, 06:18 AM
Goose, moving to your end of season HOT spot? Conditions aren't going to improve much in the next few days. I am even seeing some wet spots out front with some running water is a couple...h2l
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Post by: Shantypanty on Feb 26, 2021, 11:14 AM
Will a 4 wheeler with chains survive out there? Anyone know conditions at base of broadalbin boat launch?
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 26, 2021, 07:44 PM
We fished the boat launch this evening, the slush tightened up from the day I took the pictures,you should be alright with a wheeler,my buddy did fine. They were driving trucks out next to us.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 27, 2021, 05:23 PM
Can someone please give me a report on the slush, near Deer Island, on the bay / shore side? How deep is it?
Thanks much!
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 27, 2021, 05:30 PM
How's the slush near beacon? Atv possible? Thanks
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Post by: Shantypanty on Feb 27, 2021, 09:04 PM
I went out yesterday for an all nighter and came off today in the rain. It was miserable yesterday in a lot of spots. Last night it buttoned up but after the rain today it got worse again coming off. I drove from the boat launch to Scout and back to the boat launch. Its getting nasty out there fellas. Snowmobiles will work, but ATVs even with chains make for an anxiety filled event. Not trying to deter anyone from going out just letting ya know.
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Post by: wnyaddict on Feb 27, 2021, 09:43 PM
Was out today from NorthHampton. Bite was non existent. I walked but wheelers and sleds both had no problem from the campgrounds.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 28, 2021, 05:50 AM
Thanks guys I'm just wondering if the rain in the forecast is going to help or hurt the top of the ice supposed to get very cold for a few days after the rain??
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 06, 2021, 01:16 PM
Anyone know what the leaderboard looks like?
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Post by: paul23 on Mar 06, 2021, 02:33 PM

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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 06, 2021, 03:13 PM
Thanks Paul!
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Post by: Jkrum10238 on Mar 10, 2021, 03:10 PM
 Have a camp between Kathan's and the Dam but haven't ever caught much through the ice. Anyone else have better luck than me in that area? How's the ice holding up for this weekend?
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Post by: piscesman on Mar 10, 2021, 06:57 PM
I would be VERY VERY CAREFUL going out on ice there because of the swifter flow of water equals thinner ice as it heads towards the dam. You would be better off taking a drive to Town of Day boat launch area. You need to find out ice thickness there. We were up that way 2 weekends ago and had 12"+ of mixed ice. Snowmobiles all over too. You need to find updates for that section. Not many people fish it and report............
     Kim :tipup:
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Post by: paul23 on Mar 10, 2021, 07:08 PM
Saturday evening caught this gator.  27 1/4” for contest. First hour and last hr of daylight was on fire.  Rest of day was rather slow.
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Sunday got some more pics.
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Mar 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
Great fish Paul, jigging?
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Post by: Jkrum10238 on Mar 10, 2021, 08:45 PM
I would be VERY VERY CAREFUL going out on ice there because of the swifter flow of water equals thinner ice as it heads towards the dam. You would be better off taking a drive to Town of Day boat launch area. You need to find out ice thickness there. We were up that way 2 weekends ago and had 12"+ of mixed ice. Snowmobiles all over too. You need to find updates for that section. Not many people fish it and report............
     Kim :tipup:

Without a doubt I always spud my way out and I’ve seen some wild stuff happen on the open water when they open or close the dam.
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Post by: paul23 on Mar 11, 2021, 05:29 AM
Tipups. Ya my biggest eye yet.
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Post by: hunts2long on Mar 11, 2021, 06:08 AM
Nice walleye, Paul, guess I won't have to put the boat in this year...lol...h2l
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Post by: Hardwater2 on Mar 11, 2021, 06:16 AM
That’s a nice one! I don’t see too many caught that size up there too often. Nice job
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Post by: Petercos22 on Nov 29, 2021, 08:21 PM
Well the weather maybe cooperating for a normal start to the season. Sure hope so.
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Post by: Scottjosh on Dec 04, 2021, 10:28 PM
I've been hitting the ice on GSL for a few years now and recently moved to the area. I've done all kinds of research trying to find (walkable) spots on the lake and just cant seem to figure the fish out. If anyone that has a better understanding of the lake wouldnt mind me picking their brain it would be much appreciated. I'm not looking for spots or anything like that, just a tip or two. Thanks in advance and tight lines!
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Post by: Goose97 on Dec 05, 2021, 06:30 PM
Scottjosh , I have always had good luck during the early season fishing shallow shoreline structure early and late in the day,whether it’s an inside turn,point,undeveloped shoreline,or a creek mouth. Same goes for late ice. In midwinter I try to find deeper structure, humps,sunken islands etc. Hopefully that is helpful to you.
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Post by: moose66 on Dec 11, 2021, 11:05 AM
Posted on this thread last year and got some good advice so hoping for a repeat! I was originally staying at a place on Sinclair rd but they sold the property and cancelled my reservation out of nowhere. I’m now staying at a house on North shore rd by a marina. My question is, how is the fishing in the arm (if that’s what you call it) or should we plan on going south towards the main body? And is there a bait shop nearby? Thanks in advance and everyone have a safe season and tight lines!
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Post by: 62&done on Dec 11, 2021, 03:40 PM
Moose  If your coming up from Amsterdam Go to Ross's in Hagaman     If on the other side (west) stop at Jim's bait in Mayfield     Jim's is a little better supplied but I'll go to either
     There are some good days to be had on the "Dead Sea,"  but you realy have to work at it   Good Luck
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Post by: Petercos22 on Dec 21, 2021, 02:26 PM
Where should I head to if going out from Sport Island Pub?
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Post by: Petercos22 on Dec 28, 2021, 07:00 AM
Weather outlook has us looking at a pretty short season.
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Post by: adkoutdoorsman on Dec 28, 2021, 07:37 AM
2 days ago, I was fishing a small pond near GSL and drove by to check the ice. Some guy had traps set out just north of the Sport Island Pub and was walking off the ice with a power auger. Parked in front of the pub and spudded out about 15ft past the dock and there was 1 inch of ice. The ice was popping and cracking just as I was standing there. That guy had a set of brass ones to be doing that
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Post by: butkusbowman on Dec 28, 2021, 09:43 AM
Thanks for the post adkoutdoorsman. Hard to believe anyone would want to trust that little ice for a fash, floataion suit or not!
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Post by: adkoutdoorsman on Dec 28, 2021, 04:08 PM
Thanks for the post adkoutdoorsman. Hard to believe anyone would want to trust that little ice for a fash, floataion suit or not!
No problem. Like you said, it’s hard to believe some people will risk their lives for a fish, especially during the holidays.
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Post by: Petercos22 on Dec 28, 2021, 05:32 PM
That takes al  lot of cojones and no brains.
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Post by: hunts2long on Dec 29, 2021, 06:41 AM
Yesterday it looked like March ice, very gray and some open spots....h2l
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Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 01, 2022, 01:14 PM
Maybe by mid to late January from the forecasts I have seen. Let me know if anything earlier.
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Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 01, 2022, 10:03 PM
We have some cold nights coming next week at night. Hopefully no wind would help !
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Post by: Goose97 on Jan 04, 2022, 08:47 AM
The Edinburg side and parts of mayfield are finally froze over,by the looks of the forecast we won’t have to wait too long now..
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Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 04, 2022, 08:52 AM
Thanks for the update. Weather does look like a go for me nest Wednesday. Looking to go out by Beacon Island or Sport Island Pub. 
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Post by: Hornpout123 on Jan 06, 2022, 07:05 PM
Hey guys hope I’m not that guy, coming from out of state, have until Sunday to cancel Airbnb. Will be first time fishing GSL, any updates on ice conditions on the lake? Hoping to be there the 15-16th.
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Post by: RPudney on Jan 06, 2022, 08:45 PM
Was out today, one fish from limiting, 4 to 6" on pretty much most of GSL.
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Post by: buttlesdog on Jan 06, 2022, 08:57 PM
Hey guys hope I’m not that guy, coming from out of state, have until Sunday to cancel Airbnb. Will be first time fishing GSL, any updates on ice conditions on the lake? Hoping to be there the 15-16th.

Great screen name lol. Are you Mike's son Carter's friend?
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Post by: RPudney on Jan 07, 2022, 05:41 AM

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Post by: filetandrelease on Jan 07, 2022, 06:47 AM

 Nic fish
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Post by: iceman260 on Jan 07, 2022, 06:55 AM
Nice fish, first ice is great.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 07, 2022, 07:00 AM
Nice walleyes....h2l
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Post by: Hornpout123 on Jan 07, 2022, 11:39 AM
Awesome fish man! I probably don’t know anyone you guys know, unfortunately I’m from mass. Thanks for the report, look like some nice walleye that will be a new species for me, don’t have many of those in MA but looking forward to it!
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Post by: RSC on Jan 07, 2022, 04:50 PM
Real nice eyes!
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Post by: nitro09 on Jan 09, 2022, 08:28 AM
Looking for info on the state boat launch on north shore road. Is it open for access? If so how is the ice on this part of the lake? A previous post said 5-6 on most of the lake. I’ve only fished out of that launch open water. Thanks
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Post by: deadlake on Jan 09, 2022, 09:14 AM
Go to Northampton camp grounds ,north end good access, ice
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 09, 2022, 10:33 AM
Only one guy off the campsite yesterday. FYI the gate wasn't open yet...h2l
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Post by: Hornpout123 on Jan 09, 2022, 08:46 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/SJfj7jdS/Resized-20220106-165754.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJfj7jdS)

All these on tip ups or jigging? Never targeted walleye any advice would be awesome
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Post by: RPudney on Jan 10, 2022, 10:04 AM
Tip ups, put a medium shiner about a foot off bottom and fish last couple hours of light and 1st couple hours of dark. Biggest mistake is rushing to pull a tip up that got hit, let them eat.  I give them 3 or 4 min before messing with the tip up. Try to set hook too soon, you will lose 8 out of 10 fish.
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Post by: basshunter12748 on Jan 10, 2022, 10:45 AM
Tip ups, put a medium shiner about a foot off bottom and fish last couple hours of light and 1st couple hours of dark. Biggest mistake is rushing to pull a tip up that got hit, let them eat.  I give them 3 or 4 min before messing with the tip up. Try to set hook too soon, you will lose 8 out of 10 fish.

This is all fantastic advice. 
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Post by: pikeman on Jan 10, 2022, 11:45 AM
Northampton had decent ice all of the areas i checked for the most part this past week. However,the south end I’m the further out I’d try,the spud was going through in one or two hits so I had to turn around. Was hoping someone that’s been out the last few days could even pm me if it’s gotten a little thicker in any southern areas,even such as broadalbin etc? I always spud and know the lake well,just trying to get an idea of what I’ll be walking into. Appreciate any help.
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Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 10, 2022, 11:56 AM
Hey pikemnan. Thanks for the info on Northhampton area. Heading that way Thursday. Kind of new to the lake and  want to try around Beacon Island some time as it is a little closer for me. After tonight and tomorrow night is would be surprising if the South end does not lock up as well. Good luck and let us know. Thanks again RPudney for your info.
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Post by: Hornpout123 on Jan 10, 2022, 02:29 PM
Thank you!
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Post by: pikeman on Jan 10, 2022, 02:47 PM
Yep hoping for the same. The area I checked towards the southern end definitely wasn’t very safe yet the last week,ice varied big time. Hope to hear something by the weekend.
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Post by: bigfish1212 on Jan 10, 2022, 04:45 PM
Has anyone been out of Wally's yet? Sounds like you all are saying the southern end is a little sketchy the weather the next 2 days can put a few inches on really quickly though. Maybe I'll try and take a drive down tomorrow 🤔.
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Post by: pikeman on Jan 10, 2022, 05:39 PM
The other day there was okay ice in close, but the further you went out,there was as little as an inch in some spots with the spud before turning around. It’ll all depend what this cold does I guess. NorthHampton was the only consistent ice I found that was actually decent.
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Post by: perchnut on Jan 12, 2022, 07:06 AM
My son and I are heading up this way tomorrow for business meeting on Friday.  Never fished gsl, but love chasing walleye, perch and gills.  Only have Saturday to fish as I live 8 hrs away. I understand low light for the eyes, but curious if this lake has perch and gill bite. Not looking for Anyones spot, but maybe some general info, depths , etc. thanks in advance. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: bigfish1212 on Jan 12, 2022, 04:09 PM
One decent eye and a couple small pike. But boy was that ice a rumbling and shaking today.
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 13, 2022, 05:03 AM
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Daga gold good work man
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 13, 2022, 05:06 AM
Looking for info on the state boat launch on north shore road. Is it open for access? If so how is the ice on this part of the lake? A previous post said 5-6 on most of the lake. I’ve only fished out of that launch open water. Thanks

I think your referring to town of day ramp lakes narrow that way and has some current I second north hampton or sports pub until you get more familiar with the lake to start venturing around that arm of the lake always usually freezes first
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: nitro09 on Jan 13, 2022, 09:53 AM
Thanks hardwater, yes town of day, I am familiar with the current in that part of the lake and will give it more time before I go check it.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 13, 2022, 06:59 PM
Two walleye this evening in front of Sport Island. One short, the other just legal. released both.
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 14, 2022, 06:01 AM
Way to go Pete...h2l
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Post by: iceman260 on Jan 14, 2022, 01:26 PM
Good work Pete, I also fished gsl yesterday I caught one pike 24 inches, my cousin got a 12 inch walleye,a perch and had a big fish on that got away. Fished by beacon island it was a nice day to fish.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 14, 2022, 03:37 PM
Thanks guys, all of your advice just starting to pay off. Expecting to only get more familiar.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: thor94 on Jan 14, 2022, 07:29 PM
Cold day tomorrow, but dragging the shanty out and doing some fishing.  Always a good weekend when the shanty hits the ice.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 19, 2022, 08:16 AM
For your INFO, the gate is open at the campsite...h2l
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Post by: Adironzach on Jan 19, 2022, 08:50 AM
appreciate the heads up h2l
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Post by: robert.d12 on Jan 19, 2022, 11:15 AM
What campsite? I’ve never fished the lake but plan on it Friday. Are you referring to Northampton?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 19, 2022, 02:03 PM
Robert, yes...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: robert.d12 on Jan 19, 2022, 07:23 PM
Thanks, is that a good area for pike? I’m hoping to catch a nice pike on Friday. Would anyone be willing to point me in a direction? PM me if you’d rather, any insight would be helpful
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: iceman260 on Jan 20, 2022, 02:58 PM
Fished the lake today one flag, left early wind was brutal.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Flyingmaggot on Jan 29, 2022, 11:00 PM
Heading out tomorrow.  With any luck the wind will keep me going for flags! :tipup:
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Post by: nightrunner06 on Jan 31, 2022, 11:51 AM
Anyone know how the water level is? Still high? Or is it dropping?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Flyingmaggot on Jan 31, 2022, 09:05 PM
It's about average.  High compared to last few years,  but a couple of those were drought conditions. If we could keep building ice the way we have been,  it'll get really low. ;)

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Feb 01, 2022, 10:10 AM
How has everyone been doing this year on the Sacandaga?

Friend and I were out yesterday afternoon/evening, stayed 30 minutes past dark and couldn't even get a flag!

Overall I've been out 4 times with only 1 fish and a handful of flags.

Dead Sea!  We've even being trying all over the lake.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Feb 01, 2022, 01:08 PM
about the same 1 flag one legal eye two trips same area though
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 02, 2022, 07:16 PM
One decent trip by Sport Island and today same spot no action at all. Kind of frustrating but defiantly not the dead sea, just need to hone my skills.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Tep151 on Feb 05, 2022, 10:55 AM
So what I read doesn't excite me however I know it's fishing and you just need to be there at the right time.   My question we will be fishing by sand island is that area decent or should we take a ride from the house and find a better location.  Amy help would be great thx  :tipup:
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Feb 05, 2022, 08:03 PM
There’s a lot of structure just off of sand island, we have fished in that general area and done well for years. A lot of that immediate area will be pretty shallow right now because of how low the water is.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Tep151 on Feb 06, 2022, 05:34 PM
There’s a lot of structure just off of sand island, we have fished in that general area and done well for years. A lot of that immediate area will be pretty shallow right now because of how low the water is.

Thanks Goose97, we are basically walking directly to the island from the house we are in so I'm sure we can find a few depth changes to hit. 
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Dawg05 on Feb 12, 2022, 03:16 PM
Looking to make a trip tomorrow and was wondering if I should bring ATV or snowmobile? Is there any snow or slush on the ice? Heading out of the Boardalbin launch.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Feb 12, 2022, 07:03 PM
Left there about 7 o’clock tonight it was a little slushy when we went out but then it all boned up on the way back in it’s been blowing 20 to 30 mile an hour winds all day and it went down to about 25 degrees when I left but I had my truck out there they were side-by-side‘s out there snowmobile‘s out there bring whatever you want I was out down by Benedict Loop which is not that far from Broadalbin
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Lake Crawler on Feb 12, 2022, 07:09 PM
There was a few inches of snow on top with some spots with slush underneath
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Dawg05 on Feb 14, 2022, 11:11 AM
Ended up taking the snowmobile but what snow was on the ice was hard. Next I’ll bring the wheeler. Thanks for the info. I ended up getting skunked but marked some fish just couldn’t get them to bite.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 14, 2022, 12:57 PM
I was out there Saturday.  Def machines all over from side by sides, sleds to full size trucks.  I foolishly left my sled at home and once things softened up in the afternoon I was kicking myself.  We setup a few sets in shallow for pike and the remainder out deeper for walleye.  Ended up getting my first ever walleye and a couple of small pike.  The larger of the two pike took a like 10" sucker so my hopes were high but it was long and skinny, maybe like 6lbs, the other was about the same size as my walleye.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 14, 2022, 02:01 PM
I was out there Saturday.  Def machines all over from side by sides, sleds to full size trucks.  I foolishly left my sled at home and once things softened up in the afternoon I was kicking myself.  We setup a few sets in shallow for pike and the remainder out deeper for walleye.  Ended up getting my first ever walleye and a couple of small pike.  The larger of the two pike took a like 10" sucker so my hopes were high but it was long and skinny, maybe like 6lbs, the other was about the same size as my walleye.
Good work pat! Shoulda brought it man
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Tep151 on Feb 15, 2022, 07:28 PM
We have 6 guys that will be out from Friday through Monday fishing hard.  We will not be staying continuously we will be fishing most all of the days and the dawn and dusk bite trying for some eyes... anyone is welcome to swing by we will have the grill going all day... We are flying blind besides our electronics so wish us luck..
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 16, 2022, 06:51 AM
Just a heads up, there’s a derby Saturday. I think it’s 2,000 folks. Better make sure you have enough burgers and dogs
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Tep151 on Feb 16, 2022, 01:31 PM
Just a heads up, there’s a derby Saturday. I think it’s 2,000 folks. Better make sure you have enough burgers and dogs

LOL i know that's why I didn't give any exact locations or descriptions  ;D
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 17, 2022, 06:12 AM
If you are cooking, they will find you. Good Luck....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 24, 2022, 07:32 AM
The lake has come up almost 4 feet this past week. Ice jam went out just above the house and the ice has broken up down to the Northville Bridge....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 24, 2022, 03:06 PM
The lake has come up almost 4 feet this past week. Ice jam went out just above the house and the ice has broken up down to the Northville Bridge....h2l
Hope your property faired well, crapty to hear that man
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 25, 2022, 06:08 AM
Thanks! All is fine, nice to see open, running water for a change....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 25, 2022, 06:12 AM
won't be long till its pleasure boater paradise
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: iceman260 on Feb 26, 2022, 07:21 AM
H2l won't be long we will be out in the boat,after the eyes again.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Mar 01, 2022, 07:46 PM
Just a heads up, there’s a derby Saturday. I think it’s 2,000 folks. Better make sure you have enough burgers and dogs

and there is the yearly Fuel & Food three day tourney this coming weekend, March 4-6.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 02, 2022, 06:03 AM
and there is the yearly Fuel & Food three day tourney this coming weekend, March 4-6.
we will be there!!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Mar 02, 2022, 06:38 AM
Last years winner. Doubt ill fish it this year.
New pup to babysit.


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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2022, 09:49 AM
Can't wait until this weekend fun times.anybody know if ATVs are out?? Shoreline?  Sunday looks sloppy. Thanks
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 03, 2022, 05:21 PM
Can't wait until this weekend fun times.anybody know if ATVs are out?? Shoreline?  Sunday looks sloppy. Thanks
anybody?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: iceman260 on Mar 04, 2022, 06:38 AM
Paul23 nice fish aand nice looking pup.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Iceman12020 on Jan 26, 2023, 07:12 AM
Anyone been on the lake recently?
If so any ice reports of thickness?  ty
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Scottjosh on Jan 26, 2023, 08:56 AM
Anyone been on the lake recently?
If so any ice reports of thickness?  ty

I plan on checking tomorrow morning. I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 28, 2023, 08:34 AM
I have 6-8” on south shore north of fish house. Going to check Sinclair point in a few
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 29, 2023, 06:32 AM
Goose97, be careful out there. You have a LOT of lake to fish this year...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 29, 2023, 11:00 AM
We’ve got 8-10 inches off the campsites today. Driving wheelers and sleds out. We’ve been doing good with walleyes on the Edinburg side, multiple over 20 so far
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 30, 2023, 06:21 AM
Thanks, I take it that "multiple" 20 means numbers and not inches. It has been a while since I saw many 20 inch fish...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 30, 2023, 07:57 AM
Is there good Walleye fishing near Beacon Island? I have to be near that area and was wondering if I should put out a few tipups.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 30, 2023, 09:38 AM
Peter, that is not a bad place to fish. I have done well in the summer in that area...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 30, 2023, 09:58 AM
H2l, what I meant was I got a 20,21,and 24” amongst all the eaters.. my buddy got a 47” northern yesterday. And Peter, we have done well in that area,my shanty resides down that way most of the winter
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 30, 2023, 03:22 PM
Goose, those are some nice walleyes for this lake, don't keep them all...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Jan 30, 2023, 06:33 PM
I don’t keep any of the good ones,only the 16-17 inchers
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 31, 2023, 05:47 AM
Goose, the same here, I don't keep any as I don't eat fish. Might keep one or two if the daughter goes out with me....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: kayak2fish on Feb 01, 2023, 04:41 PM
Walleye Challenge - the fishing portion - is canceled.
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Post by: bbrown009 on Feb 01, 2023, 05:10 PM
https://www.44lakes.com/blog/
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: deadlake on Feb 07, 2023, 10:57 AM
Great give the fish a break so we can catch more
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: snelly on Feb 08, 2023, 08:54 AM
Walleye Challenge - the fishing portion - is canceled.
what about the fishing federation tournament that was on the same day? is that still on or is that canceled too?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 08, 2023, 02:01 PM
Why do they cater this tourney to people that drive trucks on the ice in the first place?   
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Feb 08, 2023, 04:04 PM
I talked to Randy Gardinier that runs the federation the other day.it is canceled also.  The ice is in great shape as of now,it sucks that they canceled both
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Feb 09, 2023, 06:41 AM
Goose, you do know that you could still fish...lol.....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 09, 2023, 05:40 PM
Fished of Beacon yesterday, great ice slow action. Where to you park to fish Edinburg area?
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Post by: Goose97 on Feb 09, 2023, 07:45 PM
H2l, haha, I plan on fishing at least 3-4 days a week till it’s over. Peter, you can park at the batchellerville bridge at the town beach.
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Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 10, 2023, 07:15 AM
Thanks Goose
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Post by: deadlake on Feb 10, 2023, 02:56 PM
By the beach ,left creek flowing, open by bridge in many places just don’t go out in dark
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Spinmoney on Feb 10, 2023, 04:09 PM
What are some decent spots to park on the south end of the lake to access?
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 12, 2023, 02:10 PM
What are some decent spots to park on the south end of the lake to access?
Wally’s
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: deadlake on Feb 12, 2023, 02:52 PM
Vandinburg beach Wally’s bar, parking lot,, 
State boat launch Broadalbin.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Spinmoney on Feb 13, 2023, 05:04 PM
Just curious does anyone even bother jigging out there. Went off broadalbin boat launch and had tip ups and my girlfriend got a super nice pike. But I’m planning on going next weekend to try for a 40 incher, but how can I pass time we didn’t mark a thing all day
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 14, 2023, 11:59 AM
Just curious does anyone even bother jigging out there. Went off broadalbin boat launch and had tip ups and my girlfriend got a super nice pike. But I’m planning on going next weekend to try for a 40 incher, but how can I pass time we didn’t mark a thing all day
Definitely can jig the walleye but should focus on walleye if your gunna do that and set pike tipups while walleye fishing
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Spinmoney on Feb 14, 2023, 04:12 PM
Definitely can jig the walleye but should focus on walleye if your gunna do that and set pike tipups while walleye fishing


I suppose I will try again we didn’t mark a thing all day when we went out so hope it will be a little more eventful while waiting the the pike
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 14, 2023, 04:55 PM
Fished of Beacon yesterday, great ice slow action. Where to you park to fish Edinburg area?

Take the North Shore Rd. north, to the Town of Day Launch. With the poor amount of snow that we have gotten, you should have no problem getting in there and park. For reference, you are a little over 3 miles from the Batchlorville Bridge.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jeremywhorf on Feb 14, 2023, 06:19 PM
Is there parking available at sport Island pub to fish?
Has anyone been fishing up that way?

Thanks in advance,

Jeremy
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 14, 2023, 07:24 PM
Yes Jeremy there is parking right near where you get on the ice
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Post by: jeremywhorf on Feb 14, 2023, 08:58 PM
Petercos22,

Thank you so much for your response!
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Post by: deadlake on Feb 15, 2023, 07:14 PM

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Here’s a couple from this past weekend , all on dead bait
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 16, 2023, 05:02 AM
Nice👍👍👍
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 16, 2023, 05:56 AM
There have been some nice ones caught and released this year....h2l
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Post by: iceman260 on Feb 16, 2023, 06:29 AM
Those are some nice pike Deadlake.
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Post by: pmaloney86 on Feb 16, 2023, 12:03 PM
Anyone have any ice conditions updates?  Might have to dust off the fly rod as I'm guessing the water level is way up and the shorelines crap.
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 17, 2023, 06:12 AM
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Here’s a couple from this past weekend , all on dead bait
Dead bait at the dead lake, beautiful fish bud!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Goose97 on Feb 19, 2023, 12:30 PM
As far as an ice report,we have been fishing from the mayfield spillway all the way out to beacon and Wally’s, 10 inches of good ice everywhere, with a couple ice heaves to contend with. The shorelines aren’t bad down here yet.
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Post by: fishyfishes on Feb 19, 2023, 01:06 PM
Has anyone fished out of town of day?
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Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 21, 2023, 06:31 AM
Where are some good places to set up for pike?
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 24, 2023, 09:01 AM
I see the Food-N-Fuel contest has been cancelled...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Dec 27, 2023, 06:30 AM
Slow start with the weather this year. Please see my entry above and let me know of good pike locations.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Jan 23, 2024, 02:32 PM
Say goodbye to any safe ice again after these next few days
.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: mdougla1 on Jan 23, 2024, 06:41 PM
Say goodbye to any safe ice again after these next few days
.

If the ice is leaving I reckon you don't need to bother people for their favorite fishing spots
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 24, 2024, 07:33 AM
If the ice is leaving I reckon you don't need to bother people for their favorite fishing spots
As he asked for other people’s pike spots earlier in the thread LOL!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 24, 2024, 07:46 AM
With the lake being as high as it is, the pike could be just about any where. If I were fishing I would be setting up over a "hump" that now has water on top. Most years they are out of the water at this time of the season. Peter I think you may know of a spot like that close to where you fish on this end of the lake. Don't wait too long the lake will be dropping.....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: mdougla1 on Jan 24, 2024, 08:21 AM
With the lake being as high as it is, the pike could be just about any where. If I were fishing I would be setting up over a "hump" that now has water on top. Most years they are out of the water at this time of the season. Peter I think you may know of a spot like that close to where you fish on this end of the lake. Don't wait too long the lake will be dropping.....h2l


Please post exact coordinates. 
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Post by: hunts2long on Jan 24, 2024, 09:05 AM
I don't have the "exact" coordinate's and I would hate to send you in the wrong direction but right now there is about 10 feet of water on top of the hump and weeds from last year....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 25, 2024, 06:11 AM
I don't have the "exact" coordinate's and I would hate to send you in the wrong direction but right now there is about 10 feet of water on top of the hump and weeds from last year....h2l
He was joking lol but yes black river is gunna drop the lake 10 feet almost they announced yesterday just in time for the warm front and to ruin everyone’s safe ice!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2024, 06:20 AM
They are going to have to take the lake down before Spring rains or snow melt. If they don't there may be some, not so good, issues up-stream....h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 25, 2024, 06:41 AM
They are going to have to take the lake down before Spring rains or snow melt. If they don't there may be some, not so good, issues up-stream....h2l
They usually do it earlier tho if I recall correctly?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hunts2long on Jan 25, 2024, 08:03 AM
70+ years and I have never seen it this high during the winter months...h2l
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 25, 2024, 09:14 AM
Those January and late December rains! Probably why the pike fishing has been so good
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Post by: bbrown009 on Jan 28, 2024, 03:32 PM
Back up to 766! There were a couple winters back in the mid 2000s when we had water like this, even came close to spilling over the dam a few times. But at least we had ice, just a lot more water to figure out. Glad I have my skiing pass this year!
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Post by: iceman260 on Feb 08, 2024, 06:07 PM
Ice fished GSL today 4 to 5 inches of ice, fished off of south shore rd. Caught one keeper walleye and one northern pike. My cousin had a nice pike on but broke the line at the hole, he also caught a mud puppy jigging. What a beautiful day for first outing.
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Post by: jeremywhorf on Feb 13, 2024, 06:05 PM
I know the Walleye Challenge is cancelled this weekend, mostly due to unsafe ice for machines.  When fuel n food announced the cancelation of the tournament, they did say
that most of the lake has roughly 5 inches of ice.  Has anyone been on the ice recently or seen GSL (specifically near the Broadalbin boat launch area).
If possible, I would like to try my luck for a walleye or pike on Sunday (walking out obviously).


Any info is appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Jeremy
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Feb 13, 2024, 07:21 PM
I talked to some guys coming off on Saturday at the launch. They had been out to 28' and said that the ice had deteriorated fast from the day before. Be careful !
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jeremywhorf on Feb 13, 2024, 08:08 PM
No need for me get on sketchy ice.
I will head north for some panfish and some safer ice.

I do like to try GSL once a year through the ice for a big pike and or walleye.

Thanks again,

Jeremy

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: tigerking94 on Feb 15, 2024, 04:44 PM
Hey fellas looking to try my luck this weekend for pike how’s the ice looking? Thank you in advance
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Feb 16, 2024, 06:25 AM
Tiger there are some decent areas and there are some bad areas. You cannot go blindly trudging out there. Due diligents is required. I was out yesterday on an area that I have repeatedly fished whenever possible. That is the only way to know if it is "safe". The last few nites it has tightened up a bit, but it is NOT getting any thicker. It is just too late. 
   Use caution-  use your spud-  use caution -  use your spud
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Petercos22 on Feb 16, 2024, 08:02 AM
How do you get to Stump Alley?
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 16, 2024, 08:14 AM

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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 16, 2024, 09:17 AM
How do you get to Stump Alley?
With your legs this year not machines
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaterhappy53 on Feb 17, 2024, 10:14 PM
The GSLFF held their annual ice fishing derby today. And I saw several ice sail boats out across the lake.
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Post by: Hardwaterhappy53 on Feb 17, 2024, 10:24 PM
OH! And I forgot to mention that the Fuel & Food's three day tournament, March 1-3, IS STILL GOING TO TAKE PLACE.  The owner of the Fuel & Food store and main sponsor of the tournament, Lou (can't remember his Last name, it's late, I'm tired), told me himself, in person, TODAY, that his tournament WILL go on as scheduled. If anyone doubts this information, just look up the Fuel & Food Store and call them.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 18, 2024, 06:11 AM
OH! And I forgot to mention that the Fuel & Food's three day tournament, March 1-3, IS STILL GOING TO TAKE PLACE.  The owner of the Fuel & Food store and main sponsor of the tournament, Lou (can't remember his Last name, it's late, I'm tired), told me himself, in person, TODAY, that his tournament WILL go on as scheduled. If anyone doubts this information, just look up the Fuel & Food Store and call them.
Great tournament worth going just to hangout if you don’t fish
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: beerbellybob106 on Feb 18, 2024, 02:05 PM
The GSLFF held their annual ice fishing derby today. And I saw several ice sail boats out across the lake.

The fisheries federation contest was canceled
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 18, 2024, 05:07 PM
OH! And I forgot to mention that the Fuel & Food's three day tournament, March 1-3, IS STILL GOING TO TAKE PLACE.  The owner of the Fuel & Food store and main sponsor of the tournament, Lou (can't remember his Last name, it's late, I'm tired), told me himself, in person, TODAY, that his tournament WILL go on as scheduled. If anyone doubts this information, just look up the Fuel & Food Store and call them.
yes on for now. Anything can happen like weather etc two weeks from now
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Thomasb123 on Feb 18, 2024, 05:32 PM
Anyone see what the ice was like on gsl today, would like to take the wife up in the morn to try and get on some eyes but got a but of a drive, thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 18, 2024, 05:34 PM
yes on for now. Anything can happen like weather etc two weeks from now
Pessimist
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 18, 2024, 05:35 PM
Anyone see what the ice was like on gsl today, would like to take the wife up in the morn to try and get on some eyes but got a but of a drive, thanks in advance.
Glare ice ppl with ice boats out this weekend about dozen boats out
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: nitro09 on Feb 18, 2024, 06:54 PM
Anyone see what the ice was like on gsl today, would like to take the wife up in the morn to try and get on some eyes but got a but of a drive, thanks in advance.
I fished out of the broadalbin launch today. I walked straight out a couple hundred yards. About 5” everywhere I drilled. Got one 16” eye. Ice sleds and snowmobiles all day.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaterhappy53 on Feb 18, 2024, 07:04 PM
The fisheries federation contest was canceled

I was at the Walleye Challenge party and it was announced that the GSLFF Contest was happening at that time.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Hardwaterhappy53 on Feb 18, 2024, 07:08 PM
Also, Lou, who was running the Walleye Challenge party to give away the prizes, because THAT contest was cancelled, announced that his Fuel & Food tourney on the first weekend in March WILL take place as scheduled.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 19, 2024, 06:02 AM
https://www.dailygazette.com/leader_herald/news/sacandaga-lake-rescue/article_745a0986-ce6f-11ee-aecd-6fc04fce22b6.html

Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 19, 2024, 08:56 AM
I fished out of the broadalbin launch today. I walked straight out a couple hundred yards. About 5” everywhere I drilled. Got one 16” eye. Ice sleds and snowmobiles all day.
Good work nitro
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: beerbellybob106 on Feb 19, 2024, 03:55 PM
I was at the Walleye Challenge party and it was announced that the GSLFF Contest was happening at that time.

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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 20, 2024, 04:11 PM
50 and rain next week for two days not looking good
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 20, 2024, 05:05 PM
50 and rain next week for two days not looking good
I jinxed us by saying we where being pessimistic don’t look good I noticed this early as well and thought of what I said a couple days ago!
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 20, 2024, 08:17 PM
Sucks tons of contests cancelled this year even Tupper lake Northern challenge was shut down on us. Seems like schroon contest may go. Much more ice there supposedly??
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 21, 2024, 08:41 AM
Sucks tons of contests cancelled this year even Tupper lake Northern challenge was shut down on us. Seems like schroon contest may go. Much more ice there supposedly??
I was out there this weekend there’s more ice for sure 7-8” on south end 9-10 up north but that like is known to rise with rain and run off shorelines might break up with warm up and rain with snow melt forecasted this weekend she will be fine I think tourney will go on next weekend tho but have to keep an eye the town is itching for it to commence trust me
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 21, 2024, 11:53 AM
Yes I know been to that tournament we needed planks to get on and the pressure ridges were shooting water the lake was shifting side to side
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 23, 2024, 06:58 AM

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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 26, 2024, 02:28 PM
They just canceled the schroon lake one. Does anybody know if this one gets canceled do they still do the prizes and if they do do you know what day they usually do it thank you.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: paul23 on Feb 27, 2024, 01:22 AM
It says right on that flyer
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 27, 2024, 05:55 AM
It says right on that flyer
doesn't say anything about cancellation policy??
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 27, 2024, 02:08 PM

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Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Feb 29, 2024, 02:31 PM
Anybody going to the 3 day contest?? Should be interesting!! Lol I'm going to watch and try to fish.
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Mar 01, 2024, 02:25 PM
Anybody going to the 3 day contest?? Should be interesting!! Lol I'm going to watch and try to fish.

 Personally, I would stay on land.  Eat, drink. and be merry. Just wait for your name to be drawn
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: jghunter on Mar 04, 2024, 08:44 AM
Great contest once again. Didn't win anything but had fun. 5-6" ice . No problems getting on and off was fine.  Most people listened and did not bring machines but of course there was one group with two machines. It was a safe two days nobody went in nobody got hurt the driving rain at Saturday was no fun. I only caught three Pike around 30 in each and missed a few walleye. The contest was one with 5 minutes to go by a nice over 45 inch Pike. Couldn't get where I wanted to go too far without ATV LOL
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: 62&done on Mar 05, 2024, 02:38 PM
Glad it went well   relieved that there were no issues with the ice  I'm a little surprised there was that much ice as I was in the canoe yesterday on 'Toga
Title: Re: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS)
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2024, 05:17 AM

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