IceShanty.com's Ice Fishing Community
Indiana => Ice Fishing Indiana => Topic started by: crill1977 on Feb 08, 2019, 10:15 AM
-
drove by access point on lake shore dr good shore ice still only open water was out aways ice looked good but couldn't check at work snuck by... Anyone go post a thickness report really do t want to drive to Michigan...
-
If anyone can post tomorrow how the ice is off the boat ramp it would be much appreciated for those who live a long ways away.
-
I was told 4 to 5 100 yards out from the beach and the launch
-
Any word about academy bay? Hour and half for me. Would love to get over there at least once this year
-
Just came off the ramp area and found 5”-6” pretty much everywhere. Went a ways out to a spot and seemed to be a steady 6” further out. Ice actually seemed to be in good shape. Only one keeper eye. Went 18 3/4”
-
Thanks
-
Thanks for the info! Will be out there here in about half hour spuding in hand
-
I’d be careful at academy bay walking on from the academy. Ice isn’t always the best right there. I’m sure the ice is ok out where the fish are but getting on may be tricky there spud away
-
I’d be careful at academy bay walking on from the academy. Ice isn’t always the best right there. I’m sure the ice is ok out where the fish are but getting on may be tricky there spud away
thanks for the info. I always stay clear of the inlet at academy. I will definitely have my spud.
-
Does anyone know ice conditions on north end access at the park? I’m over an hour away and don’t wanna waste the drive.
-
I drove by the north end this morning and there were a few shanties out. I couldn't tell you how thick it was, as I was just passing through.
-
Thank you
-
Over 5 and steadily making ice one 4 wheeler on by public access on shore drive... Ice was great one walleye and dink gills
(https://i.postimg.cc/1ghmKm0P/20190209-131548.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1ghmKm0P)
-
Can anyone tell me where it is OK to park on this lake besides the launch. I know where that is but am not familiar with parking on other portions of the lake.
Where do you park to fish academy Bay?
Where do you park to fish off the beach?
Thanks. I hope to go out this afternoon.
-
I believe you can park at academy on the bay and at the beach.
-
Yes you can park at the academy awards but be careful people are saying the ice toward shore to be thin I have not here. There's lots of people fishing all over the weekend a lot of small perch
-
Fished maxi today from 5 am to about 1200 . Drilled numerous holes fished alot of humps and drops finding weeds / grass. Walked probably a mile and half ! And the bite was on fire ! ...... For three inch perch and gills . We could not get away from them ! Didn't matter depth they were there !! Also was catching these shiner looking big minnows ?? Never caught these before and also another fisherman said the same . Alll in all good day to be out and pulling the shanty on this long walk was a breeze, it walked right beside me like a dog !
(https://i.postimg.cc/RNstn22w/IMG-20190210-072418958.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNstn22w)
(https://i.postimg.cc/S2682RpK/IMG-20190210-081637968.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2682RpK)
-
And to add the ice was in great shape ! 6 to 7 inches everywhere I was and was definitely making Ice today as well
-
Caught one of those shiners last night myself! Yeh a lot of dink perch this year whoever my friends and I have landed quite a few eyes so far this year too. Got a 17” this morning and a 10 1/2” gill and a bunch of dink perch. Slow day today. Ice conditions are nice down by launch. Solid good ice! Not sure about anywhere else though seen quite a few guys all over today.
-
Nice ! That will make for a nice sandwich . You didn't happen to be the guys in two blue shanty's and caught the eye just before sunrise would you?
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/PLCXCRYV/20190210-142142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLCXCRYV)
I only caught 1 pb perch.... Ice was great... Bad day of fishing always beats a good day at work...
-
You got that rite ! Nice perch there !!
-
Fished maxi today from 5 am to about 1200 . Drilled numerous holes fished alot of humps and drops finding weeds / grass. Walked probably a mile and half ! And the bite was on fire ! ...... For three inch perch and gills . We could not get away from them ! Didn't matter depth they were there !! Also was catching these shiner looking big minnows ?? Never caught these before and also another fisherman said the same . Alll in all good day to be out and pulling the shanty on this long walk was a breeze, it walked right beside me like a dog !
(https://i.postimg.cc/RNstn22w/IMG-20190210-072418958.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNstn22w)
(https://i.postimg.cc/S2682RpK/IMG-20190210-081637968.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2682RpK)
I've also caught these shiner like minnows. I keep them and use them for tip up bait. Caught a 3lb lg mouth bass yesterday on another lake using one. :thumbsup: Maxi lake is a stubborn lake on some days, then on others she gives up much. Either way, always love fishing there. Keep keeping on!
-
Nice ! That will make for a nice sandwich . You didn't happen to be the guys in two blue shanty's and caught the eye just before sunrise would you?
No I was by myself in a ice pattern clam one man. Got out late at about 8 est. and caught the eye within first 20 minutes and thought man it might be a good day then got slow as could be.
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMJyJy58/DSC-0828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqkFT4Kj)
Got 2 keepers tonight. Had 1 short. Lost 2 more.
-
Can't beat that ! I put them on my tip up too ... And man that would call for a good start to the day !
-
Nice catch icedog !!!
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMJyJy58/DSC-0828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqkFT4Kj)
Got 2 keepers tonight. Had 1 short. Lost 2 more.
very nice, makes me hungry.
-
Nice cheeks!
-
:o
-
I also caught these. Had 2 good bites at dark, but couldn't hook them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/06B31wbL/20190210-154111.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06B31wbL)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4YwqwMZ4/20190210-155530.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YwqwMZ4)
-
I also caught these. Had 2 good bites at dark, but couldn't hook them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/06B31wbL/20190210-154111.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06B31wbL)
https://i.postimg.cc/4YwqwMZ4/20190210-155530.jpg[/img] (https://postimg.cc/4YwqwMZ4[img)
All we caught all day. Did catch a few gills too about 16fow but no keepers. Was great being out on the ice and sight fishing some too. First time on the lake so at least we didn't get skunked lol.
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/CMJyJy58/DSC-0828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqkFT4Kj)
Got 2 keepers tonight. Had 1 short. Lost 2 more.
Looks a lot better than our goose chase Saturday huh?
-
You would think being in a area that these shiners are in like this .that they would attract some bigger fish and creat a feeding frenzy !? I would drill numerous wholes in lines marking 10 to 22 ft and could catch these things in every whole and every depth
-
Yeah that's really the only negative about my trip to there. That and no bait shops. Someone told me as they were coming off they had to stop in Rochester to get their minnows and others bait.
-
Ya that is an issue. I myself come from the west and have two bait shops along the way . One being butches bait and bass lake bait shop. Butches hasn't had minnows last a new but basslake bait has everything u need . A little high priced but if you need it you will pay it I guess. Maxi is a hard lake to fish at times but can produce a PB at any time
-
There is a bait shop on the west side of koontz lake also. Depends on where you come from, but it is not too far from Culver.
-
maybe they are full with all those shinners to munch on. lol turn your shanty into a bait shop dude! at least start saving them in a tank at home to use.
-
LMAO I'm actually on another lake now with two tip ups out with those shiners on them . No takers tho
-
Anyone have any ice report?
-
Read somewhere else that it was around 8 except where the geese were keeping it open out in the middle for whatever that's worth.
-
Alright I’m heading out there tonight
-
Be safe and good luck!
-
The water hole is getting bigger and a couple smaller ones have opened up also along east side...be safe
-
Wonder if it will hold up til Sunday? Never been but am curious to try
-
I don't see why not I was on last Sunday and had great ice and plenty of it ! And it's only supposed to be in the 40's for tomorrow for us and last I looked they pulled the rain out for tomorrow. And tomorrow night it is supposed to get down to 17 with not a day about 28 untill next Friday
-
Are people getting on Academy Bay? Any report on ice near the shore there?
Thanks for your help! Thinking of driving down this weekend.
-
Thanks for the info
-
A few shanties are out along west side and a couple guys around academy bay...i dont know ice conditions
-
A few shanties are out along west side and a couple guys around academy bay...i dont know ice conditions
Thank You!!!
-
If I remember right in another post on the Maxi thread someone said the ice around the edges on a kademy belly was thin going to be careful accessing in that area
-
Heading there now by myself. Anyone wanna meet up?
-
Give us a report when you get a chance. The bite included if you would. Thanks
-
Will do
-
DOES ANYONE EVER GET ANY CRAPPIES FROM HERE? I HAVE CAUGHT MANY OTHER SPECIES BUT NEVER HOOKED A CRAPPIE FROM HERE. I KNOW THAT THERE IS SOME BIG ONES IN THERE, JUST NEVER SEEN ANY???
-
Very hard to find in the ice but yeah there are some big black crappie in Max
-
IF I REMEMBER CRAPPIE U.S.A. HAD A TOURNAMENT THERE A FEW YEARS BACK.
-
The last two times I’ve been there, last night included, we got into some crappies. Some nice ones too. Biggest was 15.5”
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/wy7pf5Sn/E567329-C-066-C-4-F82-9249-7827991-E3-B53.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wy7pf5Sn)
-
Wow ! That is definitely a nice mess of some slabs. And that's a job well done on a lake that hard to pull crappies out of
-
Thank you. I used to hate fishing that lake. But it’s been the only place I’ve been this year. Except for 3 hours on bass lake. It is a tough lake for sure. But some really nice fish if u put in some work. That is between two of us. Not just myself.
-
Still a very good Hall. And on a lake as tough as Maxi is or can be to fish. It makes it that much more rewarding I have yet to have a good fishing trip to Maxie but I have seen on camera what is down there and that's what keeps me coming back
-
I agree. And thanks. I’m only 15 minutes away. If you ever wanna meet up. I am still on the hunt for some eyes out there. We get a few here and there. But not regularly. One of these days I’ll find them
-
Your welcome , and yes I would definitely be interested in meeting up sometime . This weekend is kinda shot but maybe the following . In about 45 west of maxi
-
Ok sounds good. Or even during the week I can go after work. Makes for a late night at times tho. But that’s when I’ve found them.
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/wy7pf5Sn/E567329-C-066-C-4-F82-9249-7827991-E3-B53.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wy7pf5Sn)
Great looking mess of fish! Slabs for sure :clap:
-
Very nice indeed. What depth were you in?
-
Pm sent Stephen20
-
Got it spooled, and replied. Thanks OMIGHTY!
-
Got it spooled, and replied. Thanks OMIGHTY!
-
:o wow nice slabs man.
-
Making the maiden voyage this Sat... Ive had guys telling me for years that this is where I should go (and in the same breath warning me of how tough she can be) My buddy and I will be there from about 5 to midnight hopefully... I may sleep in the truck and try again before the sun comes up (not really wanting to sleep on the ice by myself lol) ive been looking at the sonar map and have a couple places picked off the ramp ( wish me luck) being my first time I'm just wondering what the water clarity is... What the bottom is composed of... How hard it will be to find weeds (hopefully there are some fish holding em too) any pointers would be appreciated!
-
Nice fish Stephen were they after dark with or without a lite? Thanks for input
-
Over 5 and steadily making ice one 4 wheeler on by public access on shore drive... Ice was great one walleye and dink gills
(https://i.postimg.cc/1ghmKm0P/20190209-131548.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1ghmKm0P)
nice.
-
Havent got to fish for a few years now, my son and I are going to be out on Saturday after lunch to who knows when lol. A little over an hour drive, just wondering about the ice by the ramp and any pointers? I miss holding our ice derbies there, was always a good time. Might have to try and put one together next year if there is any interest.
-
Making the maiden voyage this Sat... Ive had guys telling me for years that this is where I should go (and in the same breath warning me of how tough she can be) My buddy and I will be there from about 5 to midnight hopefully... I may sleep in the truck and try again before the sun comes up (not really wanting to sleep on the ice by myself lol) ive been looking at the sonar map and have a couple places picked off the ramp ( wish me luck) being my first time I'm just wondering what the water clarity is... What the bottom is composed of... How hard it will be to find weeds (hopefully there are some fish holding em too) any pointers would be appreciated!
When I went Last weekend I could see down to about 10fow. Everywhere I went by the public ramp had weeds tucked on the bottom that came up roughly about a foot and soft bottom all around.( at least what I could see through the hole and on sonar) the hole right off the ramp a lit of people shacked up on when i was there and a lot stayed near their first holes drilled for most of the day
-
Thanks for the info
-
Thanks for the info
Good luck up there. I've never been either, might have to go one day just to see what the fuss is. Did a lot of architectural work at the academy but never fished there.
Gotta add the hallowed Slough to the list also!
-
From what I seen its a nice town with some nice people. Seen a hockey game going on and people ice skating by their house and by the public park. I would have done probably better if I had more tackle. Second season ice fishing(not counting the 4 years I lived in Juneau Alaska) so still new to this.
-
Based on what I've read in the psst, it's not an easy lake to fish. Don't be too hard on yourself.
-
We got into some monster crappies there one spring. All were in the 13" range.
Never caught a single one through the ice though. >:(
-
Got out last night and caught 5 different species of fish. Got 2 walleye, an 18 incher and a real small one of maybe 8 or 9 inches. Ice was still holding up well at about 7 inches. Lot of open water on the east side of the lake. Way more than just geese keeping it open. It was nice last night, fished 8 hours with no shanty and was comfortable
-
Trying to post a pic but its not working for some reason. I'll try it again later
-
Sounds like a good time! Wish I lived closer! Hex
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/5HnPspmr/20190214-224527.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HnPspmr)
There it goes. And I was really curious about these shiner lookin things y'all been catching. I wanted to see one in person, didnt catch any
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/5HnPspmr/20190214-224527.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HnPspmr)
There it goes. And I was really curious about these shiner lookin things y'all been catching. I wanted to see one in person, didnt catch any
sid u catch those after dark buddy?
-
I would say so lol see the post says (last night ) and it is dark in the pic and it's on the ice :o
-
Nice fish thanks for post
-
searched for a Bait shop with minnows around culver. Is Maxinkuckee outfitters still open. If not Timberwolf Trading Post in Rochester looks the closest for me coming from the south.
-
nice job, thanks for the report and the picture.
-
sid u catch those after dark buddy?
Yes sir. That walleye came bout 1030pm central 1130pm eastern
-
Gotta add the hallowed Slough to the list also!
She is definitely on the list... Not sure if I'll make it this year... But she is see on my list
-
I've still never been there either
-
So is the fishing normally good off of the ramp? And what should we mainly target there going tonight was just wondering if the walleye and perc or crappies are by the ramp usually???? Itll ne my maiden ice voyage today to maxi ive only open water fished it a few times need some help. Lol.
-
We are going to get there around 2pm. and probably set up just north of the ramp. We will be in a (https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52605433_2067402409963228_2174402346937745408_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=2bbe19a7aa334a513cce35ae72b27f59&oe=5CF09662) looking for walleye and perch. Oh heck anything that will bite. Stop by and say hi. I'll share anything thats happening, hopefully good.
-
Was there last night from 8 to 12 am and never caught a fish . Me and three others . Drilled numerous wholes in different depths and no takers .... Good luck !
-
Anyone hear about an ice boat going through over there last night?
-
Ya I guess rite before dark one of the nerds that run threw everyone with there wind sail deals ran in the open water for the third time this season. He walked back across the lake is what I was told from a few fisherman that talked to him. I got there not ling after it happen. I guess they had a hover craft out there getting it out of the water
-
And anyone going be careful of the i near the edges . The ice at the ramp is a little sketchy getting on a four-wheeler broke a big piece and has about a 5 inch crack and water was coming up threw it . And I'm hearing the ice getting on at academy Bay is no good and very thin if not open in places
-
How's the ice ?
-
Every but of solid clear Ice and it was about 8 inches maybe more
-
Ice is great should last for a good bit weather's going to cooperate now fish just need to bite...
-
fished from 1030am till 830pm caught one gill after dark. Didn't have any minnows, planed on getting some at Timberwolf in Rochester. Was there around 930am and closed, grrrrrrrr.
Did see several closed mouthed bass/perch on my Un-Cam and right at 6:05pm seen the 1st eye. Seen 7 more eyes before 6:30, total of 8 eyes in 25 minutes but wouldn't bite my Rapala just looked at it.
-
Went to Maxi this afternoon and wanted to fish the east shore. Once I pulled up, I realized there was too much open water in that area but remembered passing the academy bay with guys out there. So, I turned my attention there and there were 5 guys out huddled fishing so I carefully made my way out to their area. I stayed a football field away so as not to disturb them. I had my gas auger and drilled/fished probably 30 holes in 3 hours. Lots of little - and I mean little perch - the size of a pencil or shorter and several of the shad type silver minnows. Was using a moon glow/bee moth on one rod and would switch to a jiggin rap and at times a jig/minnow. All in all, good ice and a beautiful day to be out with my toys and this awesome creation He has given us... enjoy the day...
-
Glad you got out.
I think you still owe me a bucket and fish lol.
-
We set up in about 10 fow, out from the ramp near the drop off. Tried minnows, minnow heads, wax worms, water wigglers and only had maybe 3 official bites lol. With the camera you would watch the enormous perch ::) just come up look at the bait and swim away, take about closed mouths. The ones that bit couldn't get the minnows in their mouths . I really thought the water wigglers (http://www.knutsonlivebait.com/images/wigglers.jpg) would be the ticket, but just stare at it and swim away. We fished from 2:30 - 7:30, and it was fun to get out with my son. I think I have to much stuff, because a shanty that is almost 7x7x7 should be big enough for 2 guys, but it was pretty tight quarters for us, 2 vexilars, the camera and bait. We had 2 dead sticks with minnows and 2 holes that we would jig out of. Was a nice night out and it was my first time using the Eskimo Quickfish 3, I like how easy it is to set up.
What was the deal with the drone that was flying over head? The thing hovered above me for 5 minutes or so why I was outside the shanty smoking, then it flew above guys that were 50 yards away and did the same thing, It would just hover of a group of people and then fly off.
One thing I would like to add to this is, it's been a long time since I ice fished and I forgot how much more ice fishermen are more easy to share info. compared to open water anglers. I wonder why that is?
Doug
-
ice ball those stupid drones! I put a sling shot in my bucket and some nice rocks for them. I was pretty damn good with the sling shot as a kid. im sure it will all come back to me when needed they are an invasion of privacy IMO and should be outlawed, unless over your own property.
-
Doc is correct, the east side is WIDE open, and not just a small area. From curtis ditch to almost perry point. My advice, having fished this lake for Years,
Is to NOT take peoples word about safe ice. Safety gear a must, number one being yer spud bar. Ive been on 8 inches of ice, and 20yds away Boom...3inches. I recon'd alot of the lake yesterday. Keep clear of the east. Its not just a goose hole opening. Most everywhere else i drilled was 6 to almost 9in. Heres a few tips on Max... You need minnows, i have seen where dead sticking a jignrap outfishes all, to the opposite, an unreal meat rig where yer not gettin hit w/o 5 minnows on a jignrap. Moving around, drilling mega holes and hole hopping, 90% of the time is futile. They say never fish a memory but for me its the rule on Max. Find a structure, set up and fish it hard. Mind i dont mean Dont move, but the peech and eyes are Monster spooky, more so than ANYWHERE. Whatever yer structure is... a saddle, a point, a dropoff a Hump, a double hump. Its my opinion to stay ON YOUR Structure. Swiss cheesing is a mistake. Your waiting on a pod of eyes to roll thru, and they Will, whether they hit the or not, or your using the right gear/bait is what you figure out. Same with them perch...ive seen 18in perch run in pods like walleye, on this lake. Yes...18 inchers. I,ve caught them. Generally yer waitin on a pod...dinks first, the bigger ones alot of times follow. Feb is the Time on the perch, but you,ll get yer a$$ kicked more times than not. Its a percentages and law of averages thing. Biggest tip i can give on perch, is a pinched Off head of yer minnow. The times ive hammered them, THATS the ticket. Including Regular fresh change of the head, dont toss them dead ones out. Another tip...stay away from the crowds, nuff said there. All that goin on around you is detremental. Another... i will Not fish this lake without a splitshot, RED HOOK rig on a rod. Its my go to Rig. Outfishes Everything, with GLOW jignrap a moderate 2nd. You Still take your whuppins on this lake regardless. Your NOT goin out and gettin a bucket of eyes on yer first trip. If you do, go to the casino buddy. Its your time. I,ve fished it 35yrs plus, I am no pro. But i have the time invested to provide this post. Ive been beat up on the perch so far, but i have had 2 good evenings on the eyes. I will try to post a pic of em. I fish the gps coords i have had for Years, when i can get to them. Come open water, Mark your waypoints, come winter, Stay On Your Structure. Sooner or later it pays. Just MY 81 CENTS
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Gjb19fv/20150805-152306.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7Gjb19fv)
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/WqNk247Q/20190217-091807.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WqNk247Q)
I will have to hijack this thread and say max has been great to me but i put my time in and find fish. I do a lot of pre scouting in the summer and fall just to fish the winter.
-
Last Saturdays fish.
-
Atta boy C... gimme a call later.
-
.....The islands and bays are for sportsmen's....
-
Max perch giants this year..
(https://i.postimg.cc/phBdBhhy/20190217-100857.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/phBdBhhy)
-
Ya I know what that hump , and the 10 foot cone that goes down in the 20's with lots of weeds can do too
-
Ya I know what that hump , and the 10 foot cone that goes down in the 20's with lots of weeds can do too
Did stumble upon that last night after most had left... Looked like shantyvill when we got there though
-
Yep that's where they do the best ! I know a fee guys that do pretty good out there but I hate crowds I'd rather not catch fish then fish in a crowd
-
Just gotta look for the hundreds of wholes and the minnows with no heads laying all over the ice
-
(https://i.postimg.cc/WqNk247Q/20190217-091807.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WqNk247Q)
I will have to hijack this thread and say max has been great to me but i put my time in and find fish. I do a lot of pre scouting in the summer and fall just to fish the winter.
Nice mess Stanton, I've seen your catch before and this one doesn't surprise me.
You probably don't remember me, been many years since met you. First time you was walking in, next mourning you came back out and I was still there. Your spots are still to far for me to walk, you still duck hunt out there along with slaming BB perch and eyes.
-
I remember u muskey8it...been a long time and things change every hear...good luck out there its ice ball snowing now out here.
-
Ya I guess rite before dark one of the nerds that run threw everyone with there wind sail deals ran in the open water for the third time this season......
Don't know how close they came to you guys fishing but they're under the same rules as snowmobiles, at high speeds its against the law to come real close to fisherman. Not sure the exact distance but there's regulations when going high speeds.
One year at Nyona a lake resident made several trips around a bunch of us at the N.end. One guy finally had enough and called the CO. The CO looked at the tracks and said he was comeing way to close and next time take photos to show proof of dangerous driving to close.
-
Yeah never thought about that ! They was close enough to me to be concerned about them hitting our tip ups
-
Yea... Those guys were zipping in between the shanty towns til dark lol it was something to see for my first time on the lake and never witnessing the ice sailing deal... But it was pretty nerve racking hearing the coming from a distance and not being able to see em from inside the shelter
-
There a bunch of yuppy tree huggers ! I don't think they like us on the lake . And I know they don't like it when I'm busting ducks at 7 am either ! They always seem to say hi with there fingers .... I don't get it ;D
-
The owners down there keep trying to make the lake private. They think because of their money and they can do it.
-
They always seem to say hi with there fingers .... I don't get it ;D
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :-[ :roflmao: :roflmao:
-
I've actually run into some very nice homeowners that live on the lake who have granted me access while allowing me to park. Kill 'em with kindness and respect their property. As far as duck hunting...let the steel fly as well as the birds ( middle fingers)!
-
Ya In sure there is some good people around the lake , and I live for hunting and fishing I will never let anyone take my enjoyment or rite to do so away. When the get mad I just be nice and wave back for the most part , it really seems to bother them more lol
-
Seen the group of sails tonight. Also seen a pile of Shat on the ice. :%$#!: Classy work whoever left that, you are a 1st class Winner!!!
-
Great info Derslayer!
-
Omighty.. was it a night time or daytime shat? Color, depth and location? Supply GPS coordinates or it didn’t happen😂🤣😂
-
Lmao 😂 I’m going to have to say day time. As I walked up on it, I was thinking someone dropped something..... they sure did! 😆
-
Seen the group of sails tonight. Also seen a pile of Shat on the ice. :%$#!: Classy work whoever left that, you are a 1st class Winner!!!
.
Maybe one of the ice sails came to close to a fisherman, he got scared and carped his pants.
All kidding aside, If you've never taken a dump out on the ice then you've not ice fished long. Thing is just don't leave it, that's #*^@(!?. At least kick it down a hole.
Suggestion make your own porta pot. Hang a Walmart bag inside a 5gal bucket, they fit perfect just hang part of the bag outside the bucket. Set and do you job, pull the bag out and double tie it. Make sure you take it off the ice.
The DNR need to leave the porta pots out in the winter.
-
if they let them portapoopers out in winter people would be making shanties out of them or pushing them out on the ice.
lmao musky "kick it down a hole or something".
keep a plunger in the shanty please people. can u imagine a brown trout floating up in your jigging hole. lol I think I would have to leave :sick:
-
lmao musky "kick it down a hole or something
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
-
I've had a shat ;D or two or three ??? on the ice. Just like trash or dead fish, I never leave shat on the ice. Call it "ice fishing etiquettes" if you may.
So enough about Shat! That open hole is expanding every day now. Be careful out there. I found out how quick the ice thickness can fluctuate in some areas with major pucker factor :o involved. I managed 4 eyes, a bunch of perch.... brought home two keeper eyes and two keeper perch last night. Lots of fingerling perch. It's a wonderful fishery and I always enjoy being out there.
-
Going to spend the day on the ice, get there right about sun up. See how things go!
-
Let us know how the ice is holding up...hope that lake will last has the most ice I've been on this year so lets hope so
-
Anyone know where to get minnows near maxi? Coming from the west. Bass lake baitshop says its closed on Thursdays. Butch's doesn't have minnows. I found a place called Randy's in culver but no hours are listed and not even sure they have minnows.
-
If you are coming through LaPorte there is a bait store at the corner of US 35 and Johnson Road. They usually have minnows.
-
If you are coming through LaPorte there is a bait store at the corner of US 35 and Johnson Road. They usually have minnows.
I'm coming from pretty much straight west. Laporte is way out of the way. Thanks for the reply though.
-
There is a bait shop in Demotte. I do not know the name or hours.
-
Depending what time of day your going... Eenigenburgs in demotte sells bait. East side of town right on rte 10.
-
Depending what time of day your going... Eenigenburgs in demotte sells bait. East side of town right on rte 10.
Think they open at 8 or 9 till 5
-
Their website says the blueberry farm opens at 7. I would assume the baitshop opens at the same time. At least i hope. If not it's plan b, whatever that is!
-
219-987-3500 is there number, they don't open in the winter till 8 or 9.
-
Before going to most bait shops its best to call to see if they're open, you never know. No since wasting time/gas driving to a BS only to find them closed.
Randy's closed long ago unless someone bought it, this is the Randys N. of Culver on 17.
10 miles east of Maxy in Rochester has a shop called Timberwolf tradingpost but I would call first. Saturdays they supposed to be open from 8am-2pm, I was there around 930am and closed.
-
Anyone know where to get minnows near maxi? Coming from the west. Bass lake baitshop says its closed on Thursdays. Butch's doesn't have minnows. I found a place called Randy's in culver but no hours are listed and not even sure they have minnows.
I just looked at Bass lake bait and tackle facebook site, posted on Jan 22 "We're now open 7 days a week 7 am to 4 pm". I've never been there so call and be sure. Their FB site shows (574) 772-0229 but I got a recording when I called it.
https://www.facebook.com/Bass-Lake-Bait-and-Tackle-709513312490007/ (https://www.facebook.com/Bass-Lake-Bait-and-Tackle-709513312490007/)
CLosed Thursdays is from an old facebook post. On Nov. 15 they posted "Starting next week we'll be going to Winter hours. 8am to 4pm. Closed Tuesday and Thursday".
-
Thanks for the help fellows.
-
Is anyone still getting on?
Want to give the last try tomorrow, but would like to know before the hour drive if there is still fishable ice.
Thanks for the help!
-
Did a drive by just got home
From academy bay lot of open water to sw
From perry pt lot of openwater to sw
One shanty just north of access
2guys bout due east of access 1/2way across lake
4shantys at way south end
Did not check ice at access
Take your spud
Good luck
-
Thank you very much! Will definitely be spudding!
-
I'm curious to see what these winds they are Collingwood for this Saturday night and Sunday ate gonna do to the open water we already have out there !
-
I am hoping to go tomorrow morning off the ramp. Is there still people fishing that area?
-
I am hoping to go tomorrow morning off the ramp. Is there still people fishing that area?
They were fishing there lastnight when i left. Careful where u get on at. 1 spot a foot goes through, another spot a quad got on. There is a small shove right at the boat launch.
-
Was thinking about Maxy Sat mourn, then searched Culver weather forecast and changed my mind. Don't know how close culver is to Starke County Airport, but looks like allot of rain and high of 48. Anyone going watch getting off that may be the biggest problem.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
-
And we are under a high wind whatch till Sunday night . That wind is really gonna cut those edges
-
Slow to no bite where we were, 5 to 6 inchs of ice in the basin of the the ramp area, just watch your first few steps and you should be good.
Was there this morning, great day to be out and the fish took the day off also.
Good luck be safe and wise.
-
Fished the bay all day yesterday. Several little ones, including a 10" walleye. Caught the biggest rock bass I've ever seen and one 10" gill. Very slow overall. Ice was good when we got on, 7-8" but was softening by end of day. Broke through at last step onto seawall. Got wet up to my knees, but beautiful day and glad to get out one last time! Be safe!
-
Went this morning. Got a couple gills, a perch, and 2 short eyes. Marked fish in every hole that would come up to your jig, but they had lockjaw.
-
Howd that ice hold up with the wind and rain?
-
Howd that ice hold up with the wind and rain?
Heard the north of the lake is all ripped open. Guy said that the boat launch area was a little sketchy and shifting around.
Trying to go wednesday myself.
-
Seen pics of the north end and east sides wide open, be safe guys.
-
Thanks for the quick responses guys. I've only been there once this season, hoping to make it twice on Thursday
-
Thanks for the quick responses guys. I've only been there once this season, hoping to make it twice on Thursday
Im looking to go tomorrow, will report what i find.
-
Im looking to go tomorrow, will report what i find.
Ok great thank you
-
Hit the ice around 10:30 am and there was no one there. The Northwest/North/Northeast end of the lake is all open water. If you want to fish... it will have to be out of the south end, unless you can launch a boat from the north end. Edges are worn and weak, I stepped through getting on and off tonight. The ice was 7-9 inches everywhere I drilled today. I was a mile out from the boat ramp. I checked the ice from the boat ramp all the way out to my location. Seen the 1st fisherman @ 2pm and then a few others showed up for the evening. The bite was the worst I experienced this season. Still glad to be out, regardless the bite. Be safe out there.
-
Oh wow, okay thanks 4 the report
-
Going to give it a try in the morning after sun up. Anyone else???
-
I'm not free til Monday. Would love to hear a positive report then. If its do-able Monday would anyone wanna meet up with me there? Rather not go alone
-
There are 15 people out fishing and 1 ice boat...i haven't marked a fish. They all moved to open water.
-
I'm not free til Monday. Would love to hear a positive report then. If its do-able Monday would anyone wanna meet up with me there? Rather not go alone
I am thinking about trying Monday afternoon/evening. I will let you know if I'm going to make it.
-
I'm not free til Monday. Would love to hear a positive report then. If its do-able Monday would anyone wanna meet up with me there? Rather not go alone
I am thinking about trying Monday afternoon/evening. I will let you know if I'm going to make it.
-
There are 15 people out fishing and 1 ice boat...i haven't marked a fish. They all moved to open water.
So kayak fish the northeast end. Got it
-
Anyone thinking about giving it a go tomorrow? Thinking about heading out and giving it a try.
-
Anyone thinking about giving it a go tomorrow? Thinking about heading out and giving it a try.
Yes.
-
A buddy and I will be out there from 3ish til who knows what hour
-
i will be out there tomorrow from 6-2
hop to fine some eyes.
-
Got reports of the bottom of the ice blowing out in the holes today. Not all of them, but some. Anybody else with ice comditions from today?
-
I'm still out here right now and the lake is 50% open water and 50% ice. The ice were on is a good 8 or 9 inches tho. Fishing has been terrible so far
-
Lakes been singing nonstop all evening
-
Its not the singing that bothers me, it the shaking. Not sure it will do that until its all Frozen.
-
Any issues with ice on the public launch west side of lake.... Gonna hit it up Thursday and Friday night after work if anyone wants to go out...
-
Any word on gill bite? Gonna try tomorrow afternoon.
-
So when I was packing up to leave last night there was something pretty interesting on the end of my tipup.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm/Screenshot-20190306-080446-Gallery.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm)
-
Its not the singing that bothers me, it the shaking. Not sure it will do that until its all Frozen.
I love it.
Crill the launch was no problem at all
-
So when I was packing up to leave last night there was something pretty interesting on the end of my tipup.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm/Screenshot-20190306-080446-Gallery.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm)
Mud puppy !! How big was it ? Never caught one in a lake it's always been in the river ...
-
Thanks Jig_Head...plan on hitting ice at 430 central tonight... Need to get on them jumbo perch and a big eye....
-
Thanks Jig_Head...plan on hitting ice at 430 central tonight... Need to get on them jumbo perch and a big eye....
Goof luck brother. Bite was really poor the other night. I'm done there for the season. Thinking about looking for pike this weekend
-
Mud puppy !! How big was it ? Never caught one in a lake it's always been in the river ...
This was the first time I've ever seen one in person! Idk 10 or 12 inches long. Caught it on a tipup set 11.5ft in 12.5fow
-
Tonight's my last Maxi on ice unless I get on them then will go tomorrow if not fishing closingvto home Friday night... Hour plus drive from maxi so hope its worth it
-
This was the first time I've ever seen one in person! Idk 10 or 12 inches long. Caught it on a tipup set 11.5ft in 12.5fow
That's pretty neat ! did you set it on the ice and watch it walk back to the whole? The first time I caught one it was about the same size but had big red Gill that hung out its sides are the head I set it on the ground about 20 feet from the water and it walked all the way back.I once had someone tell me that the Michigan record on one of those is like 18 in
-
So when I was packing up to leave last night there was something pretty interesting on the end of my tipup.....
(https://i.postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm/Screenshot-20190306-080446-Gallery.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgRRmvbm)
It's a walking Turd! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: The Necturus maculosus. I've seen other pics from past post of the mudpuppy being caught from Maxi. Every now and then if you have a underwater camera you will see them come through. Salamanders are cool creatures.
-
That's pretty neat ! did you set it on the ice and watch it walk back to the whole? The first time I caught one it was about the same size but had big red Gill that hung out its sides are the head I set it on the ground about 20 feet from the water and it walked all the way back.I once had someone tell me that the Michigan record on one of those is like 18 in
Haha no I didn't even think about that. Wish I would of now
-
Got out last Friday fished from 9am till 5pm, 1 dink perch and 1 rockbass. Did have something attack my camera and seconds after that a walleye came swimming in from the cams direction, only eye I seen. I've had smally's attack my cam at Maxy but this walleye is a first 4me.
Ice was 9" and solid around the launch edge. Wanted to go back out Sat mourn but to windy. With the rain and warm temps I'm est. Culver is probably done, anyone check it out Sunday?
-
Im hoping to check it out monday or tuesday if i dont hear of anything. Running arronds today, a lot of stuff looks as if it didnt get beat uo too bad. Some open edges and that, to be normal of course. We certainly didnt get as much rain as they were calling for.
Deffinetly on the last few days anyways, but maybe i can squeeze one or 2 more trips in yet. Just maybe. 😁
-
Got out last Friday fished from 9am till 5pm, 1 dink perch and 1 rockbass. Did have something attack my camera and seconds after that a walleye came swimming in from the cams direction, only eye I seen. I've had smally's attack my cam at Maxy but this walleye is a first 4me.
The walleye bite was for about 20 min, right at dark. All small but a bunch of them.
Ice was 9" and solid around the launch edge. Wanted to go back out Sat mourn but to windy. With the rain and warm temps I'm est. Culver is probably done, anyone check it out Sunday?
-
Was on it yesterday.
-
Was on it yesterday.
get any???
-
Rain pending....I'm thinking about getting the kayak out 4 the first time this season. Was gonna go to Maxi. Someone come with lol