Author Topic: Weekend Ice Predictions (Read 2530 times)

icechick · « **on:** Dec 16, 2008, 11:02 AM »

With this cold weather what are your predictions for weekend ice??

icechick · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 02:44 PM »

I am just hoping for fishable ice around here which I think we should get pretty darn easy

cutbow_07 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 04:31 PM »

Hoping CF gets enough so I can make a trip.....think it may happen with another artic air mass moving in later this week.

ah gee bobba · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 11:18 AM »

Has anyone been to the Helena Holding Reservoir? How thick is the ice?

icechick · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 11:42 AM »

Have not been out there but may run out today after work to see what is going on. If we do I will post conditions.

fishinwithbrittanies · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 02:33 PM »

What kinds of fish are there in the holding res. I thought I heard Kokanee and perch. Is that right. Trying to find a close place to catch some Kokanee as bozeman area is void of them altogether. Additionally if anyone knows a place within a few hours that has pike I would be very interested.

MTpike · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:35 PM »

I fished a fair sized private pond by Fairfield and it had about 8-9 inches

FishN4Eyes · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:45 PM »

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What kinds of fish are there in the holding res. I thought I heard Kokanee and perch. Is that right. Trying to find a close place to catch some Kokanee as bozeman area is void of them altogether. Additionally if anyone knows a place within a few hours that has pike I would be very interested

Kokanee and perch in Holding Reservoir.

Closest lakes for pike would be Upsata, Pishkun, or Arod. Salmon and Swan aren't much farther than any of these either.

icechick · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 03:55 PM »

There are also a few Ling in the holding res as well. We had one last year try to take off with my aqua-view.

FishN4Eyes · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 04:00 PM »

You're right, IC, I missed that one.

I stand corrected, my bad.

icechick · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 04:29 PM »

Hey no big deal I was just not sure if you knew they were in there. I have never caught one out of there but have seen them up close and personal on the tv screen.

fishin mt · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 05:44 PM »

i think cf has ice i saw reports on mt outdoor radio show of 6 or 8 inches off dike #4

icechick · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 01:38 PM »

6 inches out at the holding res.

ah gee bobba · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 04:04 PM »

Thanks IceChick, Looks like this weekend will be the start for me....

icechick · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 04:37 PM »

For me as well I can't wait to get out there that is for sure. Tight Lines ah gee bobba

NONYA · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 04:39 PM »

I still have a month left of poundin birds before I can hit the ice,keep me informed!!!

mtjohn · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 12:38 AM »

I work with some guys that live out by the causeway on hauser and they said there was 7", I also heard that there was 6-8" off of pond 4 on the south end of canyon ferry. I haven't actually seen it, so I could be wrong. I imagine with it being as cold as it has been it is probably right.

catgrizfans · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 07:37 AM »

Quote from: icechick on Dec 18, 2008, 01:38 PM

6 inches out at the holding res.

[/Thanks for the info icechick. Love fishing the Reservoir for "Kokes", the only distaction being the 6 hour drive . Did you fish it or were other locals fishing when you were out there? We were guessing 6-8 inches of ice after this cold snap! ]

icechick · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 19, 2008, 09:18 AM »

We did not get a chance to fish we just ran out to check the ice. There was one guy out there fishing and he said it was a little slow. We are headed out on Sunday to check it out.

fishinwithbrittanies · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 05:16 PM »

About the kokanee on the holding res. I'd love to get up there soon. Thinking maybe tomorrow but definitely next week. Any pointers on a location to chase the Kokanee. I'd like to catch some for the smoker.

Mt.Bucket · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 20, 2008, 07:34 PM »

Fished Canyon Ferry today, 8 inches out from main boat launch and 6 down at the first large point heading towards the pressure ridge to the North. Caught 6 Walleye 1 perch. Real slow.

fishinwithbrittanies · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 21, 2008, 10:37 AM »

Glad to hear your strokin the walleye. Any size to any of them. Jigging...Sitting Still....if I should be so bold how were you getting them. Really Really want to catch some walleye

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Author Topic: Weekend Ice Predictions (Read 2530 times)