Author Topic: Boxbutte (Read 20264 times)

auhunter · « **Reply #90 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 02:03 PM »

One more question, In general how long does the ice stay good on boxbutte through Feb.? All depending on the weather of coarse!

eepks · « **Reply #91 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 06:43 PM »

Went up today and iced 2 perch and 1 pike. Weather was great. Not many folks out there though.

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #92 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 07:02 PM »

Hey eepks how was the ice? Headed there from WY tomorrow...

LukeMelchior · « **Reply #93 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 08:41 PM »

Quote from: fishaholictaz on Jan 01, 2012, 07:02 PM

Hey eepks how was the ice? Headed there from WY tomorrow...

Ice is good about 10"

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #94 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 08:45 PM »

Sounds great thanks Luke! will post a report when we get back. (hope I will get something to enter into the IS tourney)

Big Al 1 · « **Reply #95 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 11:44 PM »

Fish i will also be there tomorrow. We are kinda winging this whole thing. Trying to locate some smelt or something for bait. We will be coming from wheatland. Any suggestions for bait shops in crawford or scotsbluff.

wyotoach · « **Reply #96 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 11:56 PM »

Al, There's a shop in crawford on the bait shop section here. There's also one south of Hay Springs and one in Alliance that has smelt and should have some live bait if they haven't sold out. The Hudson Ave Bait shop. Smelt are $2 a bag and Minnows are $3 for a doz of 2 1/2 to 3 inchers.

Uncle Grumpy · « **Reply #97 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 08:47 AM »

One time I was fishing Pathfinder and my company truck had Colorado plates and I got the "Greenies go home" salute. So now that I am back in my home state do I need to shout out " Cowboys go home?" Just kidding, good luck out there.

Crawfordb · « **Reply #98 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 10:54 AM »

Quote from: auhunter on Jan 01, 2012, 12:26 PM

Hello and Happy New Year
I am looking for some information about Boxbutte? Is there any motels within 30 miles of the lake? If not how close are the closest ones? Where would be the closest place to the lake to get an out of state license and fishing regs?
Thanks for any info.

Fort Robinson has tags and regs, lic there are motels here in Crawford reasonable rates too!

Crawfordb · « **Reply #99 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 10:56 AM »

Quote from: Big Al 1 on Jan 01, 2012, 11:44 PM

Fish i will also be there tomorrow. We are kinda winging this whole thing. Trying to locate some smelt or something for bait. We will be coming from wheatland. Any suggestions for bait shops in crawford or scotsbluff.

3 paddock st

cbtrtbum · « **Reply #100 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 09:51 PM »

Drove up to Box Butte for the first time today, and had a blast. Fishaholictaz and I got there around 10 and fished until 330 or so. While the action was never really hot and heavy we landed a number of Pike (18"-27") on tip ups (frozen smelt) and also landed a few quality Gills, Perch and Crappie. Panfishing was one here one there but they were generally nice sized. Weather was beautiful as well. Cheers, Chris

ULking · « **Reply #101 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 10:16 PM »

How big were the perch? I caught a few decent gills as well when I was there this past weekend the smallest I kept being 9 1/4"

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #102 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 11:08 PM »

Perch were up to 11"... Had one slam a 1/2 oz spoon with a minnow lol

Here is the leading sunfish at the moment

Hoosier · « **Reply #103 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:11 AM »

Make sure you read the rules,

7) a)The length is "as the fish lays" - not by squeezing the tail. The entry is measured from the furthest point to
the rear (tail) and front (lip). No open jaw .. if open measured from shortest point at head.(usually upper lip)

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #104 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 12:51 PM »

What is your point? I don't understand what rule u think I broke

pumpnlead · « **Reply #105 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:12 PM »

Next week looks great to make more ice, 2 degrees for 4 nights in a row followed by 2 nights at 6 degrees. Anyone have a current ice report?

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #106 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:33 PM »

Ice was a solid 10" yesterday

pumpnlead · « **Reply #107 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:38 PM »

That's good to hear. Any weak spots out there that you found?

fishaholictaz · « **Reply #108 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:48 PM »

Nope

fisherofman · « **Reply #109 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 11:41 PM »

Does a guy need to buy a Ne parks permit to fish and camp at the lake? I'm know there is a campground that is a fee area but what about the west end or hunters pt. is that a pay area?

wyotoach · « **Reply #110 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 11:45 PM »

When you enter at hunters point there are state signs so I'm pretty sure that you need to purchase the day permit or yearly permit.

T.R. · « **Reply #111 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:58 AM »

Quote from: fisherofman on Jan 03, 2012, 11:41 PM

Does a guy need to buy a Ne parks permit to fish and camp at the lake? I'm know there is a campground that is a fee area but what about the west end or hunters pt. is that a pay area?

you do need a nebraska park entry permit to enter anywhere on the sra of boxbutte, and i beleive you are supposed to pay the camping fee regardless of where you camp, but dont quote me on that.

13tjohns · « **Reply #112 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:08 PM »

I've never fished boxbutte before. But I am always fishing for northern. I was wondering where the best place to fish them would be at on boxbutte. and i was wondering about the ice conditions for this sunday.

augergas · « **Reply #113 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 09:29 AM »

Anyone been out within the last day? wondering how the ice held up to that wind...

addicted · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 11:54 AM »

Looking at a possible trip to Box Butte next weekend. I've never been there before, but if there's ice, there's a way. Is the ice still good? And can anyone recommend a decent place to stay? Thanks

ULking · « **Reply #115 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 12:23 PM »

Idk about the ice but last weekend I stayed at 1st alliance inn...$45 a night but its pretty much just a warm bed to sleep in..it was clean and the little old lady that owns it was great! Very friendly and cheap! Can't go wrong if your gonna fish sun up till sun down like I did

hammerhandle41 · « **Reply #116 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 10:53 PM »

Quote from: addicted on Jan 06, 2012, 11:54 AM

Looking at a possible trip to Box Butte next weekend. I've never been there before, but if there's ice, there's a way. Is the ice still good? And can anyone recommend a decent place to stay? Thanks

I was out to Box Butte on Tuesday there was still 10+in of ice and the fishing is still good we got into a mess of pike as always and a few decent perch.

eepks · « **Reply #117 on:** Jan 07, 2012, 09:29 AM »

Were at hunters point hammer?

PanhandleIce · « **Reply #118 on:** Jan 07, 2012, 05:03 PM »

Went to Box Butte today. Fished from Sunup until 2:30. Lots of nice gills, a couple of nice crappie, and one nice perch. Tip-ups were pretty consistant with small northern. 10 inches of ice! Great day on the ice.

hammerhandle41 · « **Reply #119 on:** Jan 07, 2012, 05:52 PM »

Quote from: eepks on Jan 07, 2012, 09:29 AM

Were at hunters point hammer?

I was fishing the westend, I fish both but I seem to like the westend a little better for pike.

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Author Topic: Boxbutte (Read 20264 times)