Author Topic: Frenchmans bay ice? (Read 6259 times)

BryanG · « **on:** Dec 23, 2012, 02:55 PM »

is anything building out there some of the marshes my way are freezin. with the water so dam low in lake ontario might be weird fishing this year

BryanG · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 02:32 PM »

got some ice on lake O marshes it is of poor quality

frawlsmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 27, 2012, 08:04 AM »

not much ice on Frenchmans yet..was open water 3-4 days ago.

Scugogyeti · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 27, 2012, 11:59 AM »

Why fishing frenchmans? Never fished the hardwater season so i dont want to sound ignorant. But summer fishing never really pays off there IMO. Why wouldnt you take a trip to gog or beaverton.

BryanG · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 27, 2012, 02:45 PM »

i wouldnt go there if i didnt catch anything

Scugogyeti · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 27, 2012, 05:07 PM »

Lol true enough. I guess the next question would how many how often?

nineinches · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 27, 2012, 05:12 PM »

frenchman's bay can be quite good but you have to be very patient,please pm me for details.

frawlsmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 28, 2012, 08:03 AM »

I live a 5 minute walk from Frenchmans, so thats why I fish it.. Saves me a trip from goin up to the gog or Rice after work when I want to wet a line.

nineinches · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 28, 2012, 01:47 PM »

just checked it off the park on the west side was covered with a layer of ice almost all the way across,would stay off it for a few days yet!

BryanG · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 28, 2012, 02:17 PM »

cool i checked a honey hole thats smaller but linked to the lake. it had about 2" white and maybe an inch of black it was of poor quality but i didnt get wet. good its iced up though!!

markjsolomon · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 28, 2012, 03:53 PM »

sorry please excuse my ignorance but I have always fished gog or simcoe

where do you get on the ice for frenchmans' (I don't even know where it is)

also is there any operators out there?

AND is it ok to eat the fish? (i know there will stir some debate but most of the usmmer we can't swim in Lake Ontario can you or should you eat teh fish?

Scugogyeti · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 28, 2012, 05:17 PM »

I have only iced there once didnt catch nothing. But in the summer, bass pike Perch catfish carp and i havent caught any but i think pickeral as well personally i dont consider it as productive as many other lakes accesible within an hours drive

BryanG · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 30, 2012, 04:01 PM »

the fish are safer to eat then the steak you get jammed full of growth horomons and chemicals lol just dont eat big fatty fish like trout and salmon all in moderation man

Rowski · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 31, 2012, 07:27 AM »

Saw a few people out ice skating,south by the beach and close to the park.no fisherman yet tho.

BryanG · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 31, 2012, 11:39 AM »

went out this morning got nothing fished from 5ft to 12fow. ice is crappy bring a spud and a bud

fishermccann · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 31, 2012, 11:46 AM »

I live around the corner from Frenchmans Bay and fish it a couple of times a week ( ice only). Pike , perch is what I usually catch but I have iced carp ,rainbow trout , white bass, and sheepshead as well. I do not eat them but my neighbors sure do. Going to try this week.

Rowski · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 02, 2013, 03:45 PM »

Can anyone give a ice report.i haven't had a chance to check it in the new year.cheers

the jigs up · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 02, 2013, 04:56 PM »

Happy New Year to All

First report of the season...been lurking for awhile. I too am a Frenchmans regular. I try to get out at least once a week from here on in.

I walked out about 50 meters from the park on Sunday and found a few drilled holes. I have to assume it was you "BryanG"? I spuded around and checked your holes and guessed about 3-4 inches. I was coming from work and did not have proper attire for exploration. It's a better start than last year.

I plan on going out Friday (my usual day) and would love a walking partner. Anyone interested? Hopefully these -10 nights will tighten it up a little.

Be Safe Boys

Rowski · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 03:39 PM »

Wish I could get out Friday.work sucks!gonna try sat morn.

the jigs up · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 09:35 PM »

Sitter fell through for friday. Next week the kids will be in school. Gonna have to wait till then to get out on Frenchmans.

Saturday if all goes well will be hitting Scugog with a couple buds to try some evening action.

Any updates on ice depth on Frenchmans?

Rowski · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 05, 2013, 03:23 PM »

Went down to frenchmans today.way to many people out there.the most I've ever seen.also cops,ems and fire were down there,not sure what was going on.gonna try in the am.hope I beat the crowd.

jeremygreen · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 05, 2013, 09:08 PM »

Was on the ice from 10 am till 4 pm today

2 idiots from the east shore decided to tae an 8 wheel argo onto the ice, the machnie fell through though its amphibious someoen called 911 i guess

All was well after 2 hours the guys freed themselves without the 10 firetrucks 2 ambulances and 6 police units.

So frenchmans bay??

Yes way too many people on the ice today, i counted from start to finish over 130 people on the ice, fishing....
the Bay will not be ableto handle this pressure all winter along.

a 4 lb walleye caught today, and some of the largest perch anyone on the ice has seen, people have come from ottawa, and lake simcoe to try their luck at what this bay can offer.

Me with a small pike, my first of the 2013 year.

and a very gorgeous rainbow caught by Ryan last thursday.

Minnows can be bought at the local family tackle shop, Tightline fisherman's warehouse at bayly and brock rd in pickering..

Good luck out there.. Be Safe...

and make sure to check out the frenchmans bay tournament, feb 16th. 1st place could take 1 thousand dollars.
~Jeremy.

the jigs up · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 09:39 PM »

Looks like the Bay survived the heatwave. Most of theBay still has ice but no idea how thick it is.
Hopefully she will tighten up before the winds come.

fishermccann · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 14, 2013, 10:47 PM »

I am going to try on Friday I will let you know.

frawlsmaster · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 02:16 PM »

Lots of open water still! Do not attempt to go out on Frenchmans any time soon!

the jigs up · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 04:25 PM »

Shocked!
I went by today and almost all ice is gone. It survived the heat and rain and now with these cold temps it is almost wide open.
So much for going Friday. Maybe next Friday?

fishermccann · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:36 PM »

Yes I too was down there today. About 90% open water.Saw one guy fishing for Pike ( from shore),, no luck. I will be down there every day to see when I can get out to fish, I will let you know.

fishermccann · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 11:21 AM »

I was down to Frenchmans bay on Sat. -yesterday, and there were a couple of dozen folks fishing. The bay is about 3/4 frozen, but still open on the east side. You can get out a couple of hundred yards on the west .

jeremygreen · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 03:36 PM »

I Just returned from visiting the bay just to check on the conditions.

Needless to say I wouldnt be going out there myself,

I did not see anyone on the ice.

I would suggest that people stay off the ice on the bay for now, As I Feel The ice is not Safe.

Things might change over the next few days into the weekend, but this wind might also do a number on the bay also...

Keep thinking , "ARCTIC WINDS FROM THE NORTH"

~Jeremy.

Rowski · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 24, 2013, 06:31 AM »

How's the ice looking boys. Only fished once this season can't wait to get back on the hard water.

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