Author Topic: Ice soon (Read 4701 times)

413iceman · « **on:** Oct 30, 2023, 05:06 PM »

Some cold temps to lower those water temperatures. It will be here soon.

darby74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 30, 2023, 07:30 PM »

Not sure it can be worst than last year. New Year's day, 2" 100' out and had lunch on the sandy beach at camp up North. Worst ice and "catching" conditions I've seen in 20 years, hope it was a fluke

413iceman · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 01, 2023, 07:30 AM »

They are saying the El Nino going to bring record snow and cold. Get the sleds ready and the extensions.

Huemorin · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 03, 2023, 12:57 PM »

I get a kick out of the fact that we are supposed to believe they can predict more cold and snow a few months out, but can't accurately predict whats going to happen in the next week or two. hahahahaha. But either way, bring on the ice.

skifisher · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 03, 2023, 01:07 PM »

Quote from: Huemorin on Nov 03, 2023, 12:57 PM

I get a kick out of the fact that we are supposed to believe they can predict more cold and snow a few months out, but can't accurately predict whats going to happen in the next week or two. hahahahaha. But either way, bring on the ice.

Weatherman…the only job in the world where you can be wrong 90% of the time and still be employed!😝

Papa Sly · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 05, 2023, 11:13 AM »

Weird you couldnt get out in Maine but I got out 38 times last year in Mass.

?? And I dont go out until 4" if black ice. Was on 14" in the beginning of April in Mass.

Jack978 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 05, 2023, 07:44 PM »

Quote from: Papa Sly on Nov 05, 2023, 11:13 AM

Weird you couldnt get out in Maine but I got out 38 times last year in Mass.?? And I dont go out until 4" if black ice. Was on 14" in the beginning of April in Mass.

Depended a lot on where you went. Large lakes not so good but smaller protected ones not so bad. I've fished in Mass and higher up and smaller is better. Same goes here in Maine. We fished one lake a lot since it froze well but the more desirable lake which is much bigger and about 20 miles away was wide open and never sealed up. We started with 8 inches and by the last trip had 20 inches.

darby74 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 06, 2023, 08:39 PM »

Jack978 is correct. I fish a larger lake and target native salmon. Lots of small ponds froze, I'm just not into "tank" fish, or the warm water species. Just a personal preference, hoping for a colder year

eiderz · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 07, 2023, 06:50 AM »

It feels a little cooler this November than last. I also noticed that the rainy summer kept the big lakes from warming quite as much as the previous couple of drought years. Keeping the fingers crossed for a cold snap starting Thanksgiving week and lasting until late March.

413iceman · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 08, 2023, 12:38 PM »

High water levels means winter is coming....hope is a dangerous thing Andy.

Papa Sly · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 09, 2023, 11:30 AM »

Maybe I'm wrong but I find that lake elevation is much much more important than size. I fished a very large lake into April last year but it is in a very high elevation. I love the sport and had to drive a couple hours daily but still got out 38 times. I just cant sit at home and complain there is no ice when there really is!

Jack978 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 09, 2023, 02:05 PM »

Quote from: darby74 on Nov 06, 2023, 08:39 PM

Jack978 is correct. I fish a larger lake and target native salmon. Lots of small ponds froze, I'm just not into "tank" fish, or the warm water species. Just a personal preference, hoping for a colder year

Perhaps this year we can all get a shot at some decent ice and the chance to fish for what makes you happy. The lake that didn't seal up I was referring to was Tunk. It's hit or miss a lot of years but pretty good for cold water species. Perhaps this year it will be acceptable ice and we can give it a try.

darby74 · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 12, 2023, 02:18 PM »

I was North of Chamberlain this weekend. All the smaller ponds were capped, and even a few down off the Golden Road

413iceman · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 12, 2023, 06:58 PM »

Head north and into the Mts...always ice.

eiderz · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 13, 2023, 07:55 AM »

Quote from: darby74 on Nov 12, 2023, 02:18 PM

I was North of Chamberlain this weekend. All the smaller ponds were capped, and even a few down off the Golden Road

I'm headed up to camp this weekend. Hope it doesn't warm up too much, it's no fun hunting deer in the rain.

Jack978 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 26, 2023, 02:28 PM »

This morning the cove in front of my house was iced over. It's not going to last but a good sign since it is earlier that the last few years. Perhaps we will have a decent ice year. I know a few people who wouldn't mind that.

Anomaly · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 27, 2023, 05:20 AM »

A couple small ponds I checked yesterday were locked up with a skim. Probably gone today. Been a few years since I could get on ice this week. Temps are moving slowly in the right direction. Hope things lock up sooner than last year!

NickM · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 30, 2023, 06:58 PM »

Watching with anticipation back in southwest NH. That 4 years I spent in ME ruined me. I could always get out on a certain pond in Oxford County in the 1st week of December.

Probably going to be January down here the way things are these days.

Good luck and be safe. I've fished 2 inches and it's dumb guys. Wait till you have 4 inches black or at least don't go over your head till then.

DowneastPescador · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 30, 2023, 07:53 PM »

Hello again fellow Mainers. Patiently waiting and not getting my hopes up because of the bulls hit last year we had. Also trying to stay optimistic.

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 01, 2023, 04:15 PM »

Quote from: DowneastPescador on Nov 30, 2023, 07:53 PM

Hello again fellow Mainers. Patiently waiting and not getting my hopes up because of the bulls hit last year we had. Also trying to stay optimistic.

Just checked a small pond. No go!! About 3” of soft ice. Could tell it has been melting all day. Won’t fare well with the warm rain tonight

413iceman · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 06, 2023, 10:19 PM »

It's here...sub zero temps, two days in a row...very nice start...get the auger extensions ready for February!

rdhammah · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 06, 2023, 10:24 PM »

anything happening in dresden in the river?

Anomaly · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 07, 2023, 05:46 AM »

Gonna get all my batteries charged up! May not need the Strikemaster 40v right off, but it shall be ready! New line on the jig rods is next!

darby74 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 08, 2023, 03:37 PM »

Quote from: rdhammah on Dec 06, 2023, 10:24 PM

anything happening in dresden in the river?

River capped overnight, but 50° and heavy rain coming. Probably 2 weeks at least

Brian VT · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 17, 2023, 11:10 AM »

Someone fished at the boat ramp on Upper Range yesterday. Brave souls.
I didn't check the ice but I doubt it's even 3" yet.

woodchip · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 27, 2023, 06:44 PM »

Ive been ready a month , now it looks like another month for sure!!

darby74 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 28, 2023, 06:35 AM »

After Monday, the temps drop up North. Heading up on the 12th, will give a report. Got the wife a pair of float bibs this year, hope she doesn't test them

gamefisher · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 28, 2023, 08:42 AM »

Quote from: darby74 on Dec 28, 2023, 06:35 AM

After Monday, the temps drop up North. Heading up on the 12th, will give a report. Got the wife a pair of float bibs this year, hope she doesn't test them

Supposed to join a group in Jackman that same weekend, I'm not convinced there are enough cold temps forcasted even for then for good ice.

413iceman · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 28, 2023, 02:15 PM »

I will be in Jackman that weekend too...with my floatbibs...should be ok

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