Does anyone know if Whitney Point or Long Pond has safe ice yet? thanks:fish
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Does anyone know if Whitney Point or Long Pond has safe ice yet? thanks:fish
After last nights wind and rain, I dont think so
highly doubtful you'll find any safe ice anywhere in NY yet... lots of days in the 40's, and very few below 30 so far this season. Last year at this time we had 4' snowbanks along the roads, this year... green grass. There are still guys trailering boats around after perch on the finger lakes and some of the Lake Ontario bays.
Right now, I wouldn't plan for any hard water fishing until the second half of January at the earliest. There's a cold front moving in today, but I don't know if it will stick around long enough to make a difference.
Alot of guys down here on delmarva want you to get ice too cause the ducks arent down here in force yet. Last year this time we had tons a ducks but I also had ice on some of my crappie spots and that stunk cause our ice dont get thick enough to walk but too thick to fish with a boat thru when it does happen.
Its finally starting to cool down. The smaller ponds are skimming over.....again.
We pounded the geese here yesterday. Usually we see some ducks at the spot we were hunting, but saw none yesterday. Big cold front moved in yesterday afternoon and the lake effect snow got going good. I think winter has finally arrived. The ducks might just be headed your way finally. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by tear-em-up
Havn't heard anything good about those lakes. All good ice is way North, Black Lake and some of the bays in the St. Lawrence. Supposed to go to Black Lake on Wednsday. Pics if we do well.
Today's weather has me looking for blooms on the dogwood tree in the back yard - feels very spring-like.
Was hunting geese in the snow Sunday, now it's April weather on Wednesday in January.
On the subject of ice - the forecast is for the temps to drop and snow starting tomorrow through the weekend.
The ice on long pond is the best in the area right now. Was there the night of the rain storm and there was 3 1/2". Haven't been back since but may check it out today I think it should be ok now. Let u know....wp reservoir is still dangerous. I have seen one person on it . It was about 2" then(before the rain and warm day). I don't recommend going there. O, caught some decent crappies at long pond when I was there...mostly little guys....couple pickerel 2
Want somewhere different near Syracuse area...where can I find good ice and lots of fish???? (and don't tell me your freezer)
hehehe.... that's exactly where I was gonna tell you to look :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fultimefshrman607
Right now, ice in CNY is still a pretty big question mark. I'm thinking best bet until we get a decent week of good cold temps, is to head up to the Tug Hill area and even up into the Adirondacks. I know they've been having some single digit and even some below zero temps up that way recently, should have good ice.
Hittin WP resvr today! Ice is good but watch where you tread! I'll post pics if I can figure it out:-D
Thanx for the reply! Thought I was typing to myself:-/
Crappies at WP reservoir r hittin hard! Bucket loads!!!
How much ice they got down there?Quote:
Originally Posted by fultimefshrman607
With the freeze/thaw weather pattern we've had, I'm scared to even think about hard water fishing so far this year. lookin' out the window at green grass where there was snow a couple days ago.