Arnold lake in hartwick

[Tightliness]

Was wondering if anyone's been up to arnold lake recently and if they have could you tell me what the ice was like?

[Yotecatcher]

The ice is gone around the only public access

[Tightliness]

Do you think it will be froze back up and safe to fish by Saturday?

[Yotecatcher]

I don't think so. Been warm here and that's where the outlet is I'll be going by there tomorrow will post what I see 👍🎣

[Tightliness]

Is the lake itself froze over? I love 2 hours away and I was planning this trip I guess the backup plan would be Goodyear lake but I loved arnold. If I were to walk down the bank could I get onto the lake do you think? I saw that the low the next couple nights is 26

[Yotecatcher]

The lake is frozen. If you want to trespass yes you can. As I stated earlier I'll post what I see. Just being honest about it.

[Tightliness]

Well I know someone who loves about a quarter mile down from the boat launch on the lake. But thanks for being honest!!! lol I appreciate it and would love to hear a report tomorrow. Thanks!

[Tightliness]

Lives *

[Yotecatcher]

You're welcome. As to Goodyear lake there was one shanty out on the main part today.He must've needed dinner bad.

[Tightliness]

Lol I'd be willing the fish anywhere where's there's safe ice within otsego and chenago county... I'm not local and if I'm gonna make the trip I want to leave with my tip up line wet!! Lol

[Yotecatcher]

I hear that. Been chomping at the bit myself.2hrs is a long drive. I'm 20 minutes from either place.

[Tightliness]

Would you know of any safe lakes at the moment?

[Yotecatcher]

Sent you a PM

[Yotecatcher]

Here's the scoop. The lake is frozen but like I said there's open water at the only public access. Talked to two different landowners and they're getting upset because of ppl trespassing. I know the Dec stocks this lake but this might come to a end because of the trespassing and ppl leaving their litter on the ice. If this happens the lake will be off limits to anyone without written permission. And now with this snow and warm weather and more snow coming it'll be awhile before the access locks up.

[OneidaAngler]

Any reports? Able to get on now?

[Yotecatcher]

Any reports? Able to get on now?

not at the access there was a couple guys out earlier today.

[CabinFever]

The last time I was there the camp directly adjacent to the access point had a bubbler running to keep the ice from forming by his frontage.   I suspect it also affects ice forming at the access point.    Which, in turn, entices people to move down the shoreline to the left for a short drop down the bank onto the ice . . . . trespassing.    IMO

[Yotecatcher]

The last time I was there the camp directly adjacent to the access point had a bubbler running to keep the ice from forming by his frontage.   I suspect it also affects ice forming at the access point.    Which, in turn, entices people to move down the shoreline to the left for a short drop down the bank onto the ice . . . . trespassing.    IMO

yes and there are signs and signs that say no Rd parking. Thanks for helping clarifying this.