shock or spear lakes

[bubbagill]

does anybody have any info about shock or spear lake in tri county near north webster. do they freeze well i have seen some dandy gills taken from these lakes but dont know anything about ice quality there. these 2 lakes are on my short list as long as they freeze well, thanks for the info fellas.  fish on

[blueultra2]

Both lakes freeze but I have been told to be "very careful" on Shock because of springs.  I know that people fish it every winter.  I went on Spear last year once with little luck.  But that was in the middle of the day as a last resort before going home.  There were actually quite a few guys out there.  I know in the past that the DNR use to sink old christmas trees in Spear for cover.  I'm not sure if they still do but it may be something to look into if you plan on going there.

[bubbagill]

thanks for the response blueultre2 the reason i made this post is because i have heard the fishing at these 2 lakes is good but have also heard stories of poor ice i mainly was in search of tips of spots on lakes to avoid for safety, thanks for the input buddy. fish on

[rico]

I have had no problem on either lake.  I fished both quite often up until about 10 years ago.  To me, the fishing quality isnt what it once was.

[fishinfiend]

I have had no problem on either lake.  I fished both quite often up until about 10 years ago.  To me, the fishing quality isnt what it once was.

I hear ya man,   the lakes do not produce like they use to.

[bubbagill]

thanks a ton for the responses fellas, if the fishing is sub par that aint for me, tons of good spots within ten miles of these 2 lakes' thanks again.  fish on

[Kinger53]

Anyone fished Hammond (small Tri-County lake) lately?  I went out last January and drilled at least 15 holes and never even marked a fish on the Vexilar.  Usually I can get at least a few Crappies out of that lake.

[gruntngrin]

Anyone fished Hammond (small Tri-County lake) lately?  I went out last January and drilled at least 15 holes and never even marked a fish on the Vexilar.  Usually I can get at least a few Crappies out of that lake.

Get a marcum 

[rico]

The only lake that I have had success(if ya can call it that) on in recent years at Tri-county is Barrel and a Half.

[Kinger53]

Get a marcum 

LOL, I'm sure that would make a big difference! 

[fishinfiend]

I caught one nice gill on barrel last year!!   Hammond is full of warmouth, all I could get to bite last season