Can any west sider locals provide any selective fishery lake ice reports?
Was thinking of trying a lake this weekend but presume they'll need to thaw out for quite awhile.
Cady was still fine as of last Thursday. My line and guides were icing up, but the lake temp was still 43* at the surface. Larry came out and said outside temps had been dropping into the teens at night. On my way there I noticed the other lake just down the road (Tee Lake?) was icy, but I think the spring at Cady may keep it a little warmer for a little longer.
Fishing was slow.
Anyone know about RSL? (Mark??) Was going to try it last week but the winds were like 15-20 mph.
Thanks Jeff for the update; guessing the thaw will take awhile. Cold temps for the west side.
Anyone driven by Pass lake? I'd guess probably the same...usually the boat launch is the first/last area of a freeze.
When I went out at noon there was ice at the launch area extending out about 60-70 feet and about 3/8 inch thick. Fortunately some one had been out and there was a narrow gap, enough to launch my pontoon but not wide enough to use oars. Hit a few frozen over spots before getting clear.
I was the only one on the lake and came in after 2 hours of fishing when the wind really came up coupled with sideways rain.
The launch area was pretty much clear of ice when I came in, but the first bay's East shore looked like the Lone Lake photo in this thread.
I would like to dislike my own post of not being able to fish for two weeks. I just know that Pass was awesome today, I could smell it but errands must be run, ackkkkk! I might make it out on the 2nd.
Ira... When do you first smell lake awesomeness? If it is as early as the night before, there would be lots of money to be made using your "Spidey Senses". Maybe a little less if we would have to wait until O' dark thirty that morning. I for one would subscribe!
Ira... When do you first smell lake awesomeness? If it is as early as the night before, there would be lots of money to be made using your "Spidey Senses". Maybe a little less if we would have to wait until O' dark thirty that morning. I for one would subscribe!
I would like to dislike my own post of not being able to fish for two weeks. I just know that Pass was awesome today, I could smell it but errands must be run, ackkkkk! I might make it out on the 2nd.
Surprising amount of ice on Pass yesterday.
With warmer temps and rains, would guess will be ice free within a couple days though.
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