Author Topic: Cascade conditions today? (Read 3516 times)

jackers · « **on:** Jan 18, 2015, 08:01 PM »

I was wondering how much water and slush was on the ice.

Am thinking about heading up tomorrow on MLK day.

Thanks.

hooknhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 08:09 PM »

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=290948.0

Be prepared for wet. There was enough standing water on the ice when I was driving away that I could see a ripple in the water on top of the ice. It will be a wet slushy mess until we get enough cold to harden it back up. I'm thinking at least Tuesday, and maybe Wednesday before things will be where I'd want to go on it.

idtrout · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 09:50 PM »

i was up there today and tried to fish it but was unwilling to get that wet, by the city boat ramp there was standing water around the edges making it very difficult to even get on to the ice. After a very slow yesterday I had no desire to try it again under the current conditons.

fishandchips · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 18, 2015, 10:58 PM »

Lots of standing water on the ice but access to the lake is just fine. Every hole drilled creates a whirlpool so I drilled about 20 holes to do my part in putting the water back BELOW the ice!

FshnAzn · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 05:57 AM »

I was out there from 8 until 12 at Blue Heron and felt like I was ice skating. I forgot my ice cleats; would recommend anybody to bring them the next couple of days in case the temp drops as much as they day it will.

Ramjetroger · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 12:13 PM »

We fished South end yesterday and no water on the ice. I agree ice cleats are a must. We did better than we had expected with the spotty reports so was glad we went. It is cold there this week so it will stay firm. Yesterday we had about 6 inches of ice.

the chief · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 01:15 PM »

headed up in the morning going out sugarloaf how the ice good enough for the use utv or atv . or better just to walk out

bowhunter68 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 04:27 PM »

7" id say no worries either rig

the chief · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 06:26 PM »

was it cascade today fish for about 4 hours slow had 7 to 8 inches of ice found a few small 10 to 11 inches great weather sunshine . no snow on the lake cleats a good idea got the utv ready after I got home put chains on it headed back up Friday goody I hope to have a birthday on and get to fish on it also . hope everyone has a good day for those fishing the tournament sat god luck and be safe

Bearsfan · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 11:23 AM »

Happy Birthday Chief. Spent quite a few of my b-days out there.

clearwaterb · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 02:19 PM »

check out the Tackle Tom's facebook page that picture makes it look REALLY slick.

he posted a picture from today, solid ice

Woodland · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 03:00 PM »

Quote from: Bearsfan on Jan 22, 2015, 11:23 AM

Happy Birthday Chief. Spent quite a few of my b-days out there.

I wish! No ice in August...

badger132 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 05:29 PM »

Was out yesterday, It was as smooth as I have seen it. If you have kids, bring skates. They will have a blast! Also a good option for those wanting to tour around and see the whole lake. I would not have wanted a 4 wheeler out there without some good chains. Bring ice creepers- I am sure Tom's will be wiped out in the morning!

fowl_language · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 12:23 AM »

Blue heron area up to Campbell had 7" consistent with 8" in some areas never went below 6.5". It was slick....bad slick. Snowmobiles are going to have a problem and ATVs will slide.

Everyone please be careful and drive a safe pace for your specific machine. I know im going to be going slower than 10 tomorrow on my snowmobile.

We were the last off tonight, there is a big pressure ridge stacked up about two feet high in front of the blue heron launch all the way across. We broke it down flat and filled with ice blocks for the width of a sled in 4 inches deep water and expect the gap to freeze tonight, so it should be easier to access then it was today. I saw a few folks almost slip/trip and fall trying to get on to the cement. Moral of the story be careful.

rickgehrke · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 07:51 PM »

Anyone go out today?

Duck-Slayer · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 07:58 PM »

Stopped by sugarloaf, super slick, fish kinda slow, off an on... Couple of dandy heaves out there,
Matt

sdhuntandfish · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 08:14 PM »

Be careful out there. The ice is good, the heaves are bad. Some have several feet of open water around them.

klamathkp · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 12:13 AM »

Being around pressure ridges is a bit spooky!

Bigfish33 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 02:09 AM »

What specific areas are the heaves at? Or are they all over? Thinking about going Sunday, don't want any trouble with the atvs though.

bowhunter68 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 07:31 AM »

Yeah that was me...almost lost my trailer. The area by the 1st corner out of sugarloaf boat launch. The pressure ridges have slush and water on both sides and so when you hit them cruising to get across the wheeler dives in and you stop dead in your tracks. There are multiple fractures so once ya cross 1 you get to do it again etc. We stopped to look at the cracks and dont kid yourself when you push the ice out of the way you will see black water!!! Be safe gang

the chief · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 07:05 PM »

here is a pic of that pressure ridge on the 1st conner out of sugarloaf be careful

k2muskie · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 10:26 AM »

Bump...anyone have any latest info on the ice at Cascade since this past weekend...

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Author Topic: Cascade conditions today? (Read 3516 times)