Author Topic: Brattleboro, VT Retreat Meadows (Read 8023 times)

Scarman · « **on:** Jan 08, 2012, 10:00 PM »

Guys,

I used to live in Brattleboro, VT but moved to Pennsylvania and the ice has not formed yet on my three favorite lakes yet. Is the ice firm in Brattleboro, VT around Connecticut River Bays yet? Please advise as I am itching to get out this weekend to ice fish. Thanks.

Frank

finnie · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Id like to know too, always a fun place to fish...

dkillay64 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 10:05 AM »

people have been fishing the retreat and the setbacks... although not sure what the temps will be like this week

finnie · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 11:09 AM »

any shanties out on the setbacks?

bad1vt · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 12:01 PM »

there are no shanties out on the ice yet.and with the weather thats coming it's not looking good

finnie · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 12:05 PM »

well this might change my plans for next sunday... hmmm where to go???

finnie · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Just spoke with a bait shop owner in brattleboro and he said that there is plenty of ice out there, but the shore lines are a little rough. Weather FRI SAT AND SUN looks hopeful?
Friday high 33 low 14
Saturday high 30 low 9
Sunday high 25 low 8
Monday High 27 low 16

Anyone think it is worth it for me to give it a shot and sunday and Monday? If I'm wasting my time i would definitely appreciate and honest answer. Thanks guys

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 08:38 AM »

I'd wait for fri to tell. I was there yesterday and it was really hairy yo get out! Needed a plank 8th long. Maybe by fri is the nights get really cold it will be good. Anyone else who fishes it this week hopefully can help us

finnie · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 08:46 AM »

I can wait til friday i didnt plan to fish til sunday (if you wanna fish with you are more than welcome). Im used to fishing out there with 20 shanties, gonna be wierd without all of the company, if i can get out at all

dkillay64 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 01:22 PM »

im gonna hit one of the setbacks on saturday... will post conditions

Fire532 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 04:04 PM »

I fished the retreat meadows all day Monday, 5 inches of solid ice once you get past the first two feet from shore. Fishing was good, some nice northerns, bass, and perch. Who knows after the warmer weather this week but I imagine this weekend will be fine. I'll be out either way

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 10, 2012, 08:49 PM »

Had a contact said he hit MONSTER PIKE on south side today! 3 over 38!!!!!

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 07:21 AM »

Anyone got any news on the retreat?

dkillay64 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 08:25 AM »

Quote from: Rinkjustin96 on Jan 10, 2012, 08:49 PM

Had a contact said he hit MONSTER PIKE on south side today! 3 over 38!!!!!

thats a good sign for the year, hopefully the action will be like that this weekend

finnie · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 09:37 AM »

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thats a good sign for the year, hopefully the action will be like that this weekend

yeh i hope so too! temps are looking good to lock the shore up too.

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 10:02 AM »

What time you heading our sunday Chris and from where? It would be cool to meet ya atleast for a bit n have a beer.

Big Dee · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 12:12 PM »

i ice fish the retreat last weekend and i had a good weekend took my buddy out for the first time ever ice fishing and he got a 6lb bass and then 2 hrs later a 36' 11lb 5oz pike talk about beginners luck? lol but i had a good day sunday i got a 32' and 30' plus 7 more pike that sunday ill be there this weekend blue giants jacket if ya see stop by and say hi:)

finnie · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 12:28 PM »

Im fishing sunday. Im traveling from boston and have to pick up my more than likely hungover friend. I hope to be on the ice by 930... realistically 10, i will have to go to the baitshop on Draper Lane. We are gonna fish all day and stay in brattleboro and fish monday too. We will be the group 2 girls 2 guys, Im very tall and my buddy is very short (you will see what i mean). Def feel free to stop by for a beer or food (im thinking sausage pepper and onions on the grill

) Im really lookoing forward to it since it is my first outing of the year...

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 01:11 PM »

I'll check you outthere

gadabout · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 02:03 PM »

I fished the meadows Monday and Tuesday. Ice was fine, edges a little tricky. Northerns and perch. Great to be out. My one complaint....too many skaters!

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 06:22 PM »

were the edges open and cracking or were they just kinda thin?

finnie · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 06:25 PM »

I think Thursday and fridays winter mix should ruin the ice for skaters

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 06:26 PM »

Were the edges thin or open? Going sun with a guy who will cry over that so im trying to know what its like to prepair him.

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 07:30 PM »

where do you guys park?

Rinkjustin96 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 07:45 PM »

How was it getting out there? open edges or just super thin?

Fire532 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 10:41 PM »

if you park in front of the landing and walk down the trail towards the Retreat, there are 2 big landings and we have placed 2x6s over the first few feet to get you to the solid ice. Dont even think you need them but just gives you a little piece of mind, and keeps the boots dry.

Big Dee · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 10:46 PM »

see ya there finnie:)

finnie · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:16 AM »

Gonna b cold sat and Sunday, should lock everything up!

Big Dee · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:05 AM »

ya it should if we can keep the damm skaters off thay will skate right though ya tipups like that dont care lol lack of respect for fishermen but i think its gunna be a good day imma get the biggest pike of the day hahahaha

dylan8351 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Some freezing rain today will take care of the skaters.. Don't worry!

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