Author Topic: Valpo Chain Ice Conditions-pics (Read 3493 times)

crappiehunter · « **on:** Feb 12, 2009, 01:58 PM »

I made a trip around the lakes this morning to see what the rain and wind had done to our ice! Here's some pics for those guys that can't drive by. I think we would really need some cold to firm up some of these edges. The only option I could see is getting out on the ice at Loomis via the dock but I didn't try it or would I recommend it. Be careful out there!! Click on this picture and it will show you pics from Flint, Loomis and Long.

fishinfiend · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 02:24 PM »

The pics tell the tale!!!

Carp1 · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 02:30 PM »

Thank for posting the pic's Mike....Long lake looks like you could still get on at the DNR Ramp, but I am sure that ice is rotten form the rain....Again, not worth risking it...Maybe a few cold nights and that could tighten back up a bit but it's not looking good. Again, thanks for the info... You da man!

mjduz · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 03:12 PM »

LOOKS LIKE CRISTINA HAD THE BEST TIME, AND CAUGHT THE MOST FISH!!!! WONDER WHAT LAKE SHE WAS FISHING? HA HA HA !!!

GO FIGURE !!!!!!!!!

NIKE · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 12, 2009, 03:26 PM »

Quote from: mjduz on Feb 12, 2009, 03:12 PM

LOOKS LIKE CRISTINA HAD THE BEST TIME, AND CAUGHT THE MOST FISH!!!! WONDER WHAT LAKE SHE WAS FISHING? HA HA HA !!!

GO FIGURE !!!!!!!!!

THAT PURPLE BUCKET LOOKS FAMILAR

- WASN'T SHE AT THE PCCC TOURNEY SLAY N EM

? OH WELL SOMEONE HAD TO HELP DONATE SOME FISH LOL

- NOT BAD FOR A "ROOKIE"

- THANK LITTLE GUY FOR THE HELP LOL !

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 14, 2009, 02:18 PM »

Heard thru the vine that some guys are out on the Valpo Chain today. Any info?

Hop_Head · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 14, 2009, 03:08 PM »

So, what your saying is the ice is no good? lol j/k

Thanks for the pics

crappie rob · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 15, 2009, 02:01 AM »

Quote from: h2.0shaver on Feb 14, 2009, 02:18 PM

Heard thru the vine that some guys are out on the Valpo Chain today. Any info?

You heard right. Hardened up pretty good on Loomis. Fishing was slow!! Kept 12 crappies in 6 hrs. C-ya. Crappie Rob.

SHRIMPO · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 15, 2009, 09:25 AM »

WHERE ARE YOU GETTING ON, HOW`S THE ICE?

northrn-duck-assassin · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 15, 2009, 06:03 PM »

Quote from: crappie rob on Feb 15, 2009, 02:01 AM

You heard right. Hardened up pretty good on Loomis. Fishing was slow!! Kept 12 crappies in 6 hrs. C-ya. Crappie Rob.

crappie rob wats goin on? hey i don't have work tomorrow so if you are lookin to get out and have some company let me know. im down to get em'!!!!

hooklinesinker1 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 08:47 AM »

have been to long ,loomis&flint have not seen anyone on till sunday afternoon 3 guys on long lake.temps have been holding low,so might be starting to look good.shorelines are still thin and weak,so finding a spot to get on might be challenging.the channel on flint is open water halfway out to the lake,so be careful if your going out from there.i will drill some holes this morning and report back. john

SHRIMPO · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 08:58 AM »

ANY INFO WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. THANKS.

hooklinesinker1 · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 12:40 PM »

just got back from long,flint & loomis.flint lake ther was one person about 150 yds. out from the boat launch.i went out there and drilled a hole finding 10" of good ice.shore was good and easy to get on.heard alot of popping and the lake was groaning,which means it`s making ice.went to loomis next at rodgers lakewood park.walked the pier at the beach,ice is very thin along there maybe 2" need to find a spot to get on safely.drilled a hole and found 8" of good ice,with 1 person fishing by the deep hole off the beach.went to long next at the boat launch.you can get on the ice very easy and when i drilled a hole 50 yds. out found 7" of good ice.there also was 2 people fishing.long was also cracking and moaning.for me i`m going ice fishing,it`s back on.just remember to always be careful and use good judgement.good luck and may the fish be plenty. john

crappie rob · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 16, 2009, 10:42 PM »

Thanks for the report John. Wauhob was a NO GO, ice was bad. Checked all over Loomis, SE corner, 9" in all holes drilled. Didn't really fish hard today, more scouting than anything!!! That Super Yooper is a heck of a guy!! C-ya. Crappie Rob. Thanks to Bill Baker for helping us out on Wauhob. He advised us not to go out!! Good choice.

crappiehunter · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 17, 2009, 06:32 AM »

Anybody want to get out Thursday morning I think I'm going to go. Probably try Flint. I'd rather not go alone so any takers?

hooklinesinker1 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 17, 2009, 10:52 AM »

thanks for the info sooper yooper good thing you guys didnt go in .wiil pass all the info on. this means stay off wauhob very unsafe ice cond. john

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:01 PM »

Drove past Long Lake last night and seen a few guys out with a shanty about 7:30

purduebass · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 08:01 PM »

The forecast for the rest of the week is looking real good!

high_flags · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 09:45 PM »

Tonight low 14, this should help. I wish it wasen't snowing 3 to 4 inches so far. I may take a look at the ice on Friday to fish Long Lake on Saturday.

purduebass · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 11:59 AM »

Quote from: purduebass on Feb 18, 2009, 08:01 PM

The forecast for the rest of the week is looking real good!

I guess I got a little too excited. They are now calling for 6 inches of snow Friday night. Iffy ice with snow on top is a no no for me. Looks like I may be getting ready for the softwater sooner than I wanted! $:-\$

bsufishinguy · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 02:16 PM »

i have already packed up my gear...its not worth getting out right now...the ice is now scary and unpredictable at best....it really couldn't come soon enough for me anyhow..i had the worst year ever on ice and i can't wait for spring

crappiehunter · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 04:08 PM »

I drove around the Valpo Lakes this afternoon. One shanty out on Long Lake near the boat ramp. Flint ramp looks like you could get on. John at the Bait Shop said he had seen someone out there recently. He was busy at the shop putting out his open water stuff. We had a heavy rain yesterday and then about 3-4 iches of snow last night. I may try to get out on Saturday if I can get someone to go with me. Be safe out there!

northrn-duck-assassin · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 04:45 PM »

CRAPPIEHUNTER-

i was lookin to head out to long lake myself on sunday but can't find someone to join in, if your goin to headin out let me know cause i'll be doin the same doesn't really matter wat lake im on as long as im fishin. the reason i say long is cause thats the only chain lake i had been hitting this year.

mike..

Carp1 · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 05:16 PM »

I may be up for a Sunday outting at Long or Flint as well. If I went Saturday, it would have to be early on and Early off, as my son has a BB game early afternoon, so Sunday would be preferred. You guys can PM me and let me know what your thoughts are. We are supposed to get nailed with about 6 inches of snow tomorrow, but it is supposed to be in the single digits tonight with wind chills about -10 they are saying. That could really tighten things up if it stays that way the next couple of days.

crappiehunter · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 07:40 PM »

Right now it looks like the time I'm going to make it is Sat afternoon, so it doesn't look like it will connect you guys but I really appreciate the offers. Maybe some others can go out so that we all have someone with us.

crappie rob · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 09:47 PM »

Slow night tonight!! 3 crappies, 1 keeper, between 3 guys. Fished from 5-8:30. Ice was 7". Lost 2" from Tuesday night. No problem getting on if you know what you're doing!! C-ya. Crappie Rob.

northrn-duck-assassin · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 20, 2009, 04:23 PM »

yea im not gonna be able to make it as i will be plowin snow friday night and all day saturday. maybe another time though.

CRAPPIEROB-
hey let me know if your headin anywhere on sunday lookin for somewhere to go fishin at!!!

mike..

crappie rob · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 02:52 AM »

SouthsideBob, Super Yooper, and myself got on some nice chunky crappies tonight!! Kept 22 fish. Slowed down when the winds shifted to the East. She's tightening back up really nice. 9" of ice. Checked Flint this afternoon 8" of ice, didn't fish on Flint. You can walk right out from public access, don't have to walk far. It hasn't started snowing as of 3 a.m. C-ya. Crappie Rob.

hooklinesinker1 · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 12:57 PM »

crappie rob or sooper yooper if you guys go on sunday i want to go.the bait will be on me.never caught crappie on the ice before need to be shown how its done by some real pros.let me know today,looking forward to it. john

hooklinesinker1 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 01:02 PM »

by the way folks i live on flint and the ice is super on the southend.you can get on &off with ease.have seen some decent fish come out in the last few days.could definately be worth your while.stay off the west end as the water is open and flowing,could be very thin in spots.good fishin. john

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