Any safe ice in the Agawam area?

[hillguy25]

Hey all, I wanted to get out for a little bit today, but don't really feel like roaming too far right now. Anyone know if congamond or hampton ponds are safe yet?

[BaitBucket]

Welcome to the site! 

[hillguy25]

thanks man!

[dartonpro]

Should be heard guys on congamond Saturday by ramp,don't know about hampden ponds.Both have many springs in them

[flyfish413]

Fished congamond by the boat ramp yesterday. 4" at shore thinning to 3 toward the middle. Still open water in the main lake. Several guys fishing the north pond channel too. Slow fishing, handful of gills and one fat pickerel. Just be careful.

[jss111678]

Hill guy I think I am going out to congo on sunday, if you want to meet up give me a PM or post again here

[Icyboy]

Hey all, I wanted to get out for a little bit today, but don't really feel like roaming too far right now. Anyone know if congamond or hampton ponds are safe yet?

Just went up to Hampton Ponds and saw a guy cut a hole checking the ice. 50' off the ramp there was 5.5" of ice. I didn't see anyone fishing or any other steps out there, but based on the ice thickness, it looks good to go. I would be especially confident this weekend after the cold snap tonight.

[ctownfisherman]

Bring your spud bar.

[hillguy25]

thanks for the info folks! I ended up going to van horn in springfield, busting my butt and dropping my unsipped coffee the second I stepped on the ice. Drilled a hole, ice was only about 3 inches and I was already disgusted with myself, so I packed up, went home and pouted to the old lady, who was pretty unsympathetic.  And JSS, im down for sunday, drop me a pm and we can go from there.

[Anima1z]

What is in that place?  I have always wondered.... I have been to Venture Pond next to WNEC a long time ago.  Very small and at least 10 or so years ago it was loaded with nice size largemouth. If you are looking for something fun and small in springfield I used to have a blast on this little pond with the kids.