Ice fishing New Jersey

[eroskinev]

Anyone fishing ice fishing in New Jersey yet? I know we must have at least 4 inches of ice already on lakes or ponds. By the 1st we may have 10in.

[jimmythegreek]

the early spots have ice but the bigger lakes arent ready, many had open water yesterday even medium size lakes in sussex county.  Weve had alot of wind so if it wasnt locked up its not gonna lock up til it lays down. 

If you look online at the formulas for making ice the best case scenario w temps and humidity a lake will make an inch a day at best.  Were not gonna have 10in by the first, we wont be able to fish hopatcong and bigger lakes for at least another week, Id say two with the way the winds are forecasted.  Cold weather isnt enough, and thursday snow is forecasted that will ruin the ice making it insulates the ice slows it down to 1/8 to 1/4 inch a day at best

[Evil Tom]

Well all depends on what you call a big lake.People are out on greenwood lake.Thats why it's so quiet on here everyone is fishing.

[ryanwarford]

what area had 7"

[John2448]

was on a lake today only found 2 1/2 to 4 inches of ice. Good black ice. Only landed a couple of dink gills and crappie.

[Jig4M]

Had 5 1/2" yesterday locally. Going to hit it again tomorrow.