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I was out on the ice again today at wildwood and it was still 7" thick. Does anyone else have any reports of ice thickness on here? I was wondering mainly about Yankee hill cause I wanna go back there one more time but any ice reports are great.
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Not much of an ice fishing guy, but there is a community map where folks can post updates on how thick and safe the ice is throughout Nebraska.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...5f3e34e4&msa=0
Jordy,
I don’t know about Lincoln or Omaha ice, but the rest of the state and KS is starting to be touch and go….Let me know about a specific area and I can prolly get a report as recent as a week ago. Other than that I’d say be careful and enjoy it for the next week or so.
I heard west of Grand Island most lakes and ponds were any where between 13 - 16" of ice thick. Eastern Nebraska has been a much less with recent bout of warmer temps and 50's. Some guys were saying it was difficult to get out on the ice because it was so thin close to shore, but as you got further out it was much thicker, around 6". We have been pretty seasonable since then, and since we should get some decent snow tonight, that should set the stage for some frigid temps and help reform that loose ice.
February isn't looking too good for ice fishing statewide. First 3 weeks of look to be dry and temps between 40 and 55, with a few shots of cooler weather (30 degree temps). More than likely see some reasonable thawing next month.
Went out to Wildwood yesterday and ice was 5" but sagging really bad. Water was coming through the holes pretty good after I drilled.
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hey everyone! new to the site, just curious, how did y'all do with crappie through the ice this year? I was only able to get out and ice fish a couple times this season because i have been in Texas all winter except for a week in December and missed out.
First of all, welcome to the Nebraska board! I know some folks had luck pulling crappie, catfish and gills through the ice around Omaha. Personally i don't ice fish. A nasty fall slipping on some ice has got me a bit jittery about stepping on ice, or snow for that matter.
I did pretty well this year. There were a few trips when I went out on the ice when I didn't get any but most times I got a few. Bite was pretty good at Wildwood this year and Yankee hill had a few nice slabs.
Welcome....the question is, how was your crappie fishing in Texas? :)
My season was like everyone else’s…short. Only a 45 day season, of course give or take, it defiantly wasn’t the 90 day season we had all hoped for. The fishing was pretty much the same as most years although, I did experience clearer than usual waters for the reservoirs that I fish. This defiantly changed fish location, behavior, and the bite as a whole. Anyhow, I’ve put the ice gear away even with northern Neb. and the Dakota’s having fishable ice. I’ve almost got the boat ready for next weekend and looking forward to refining my jet diver trolling technique.
Just a couple phone pics from this season....
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Lake Oahe, Mobridge, SD area and Lovewell, KS
Fyi…for anyone curious, I’ve almost finalized the 2013 tournament schedule and rules for the Nebraska Crappie Trail. I’ll be posting soon with updates
Thank you! I unfortunatley did not get to fish a whole lot while down here. I almost brought my boat but after driving around to the local lakes I am glad i didn't. Most of them are sitting at 40% and can't get one in. I did find some spots i would like to plan trips to once they get some moisture back in them.
The short season is a disappointment, but I guess baby steps may be in order after last winters weather. Looks like you got a few good trips in at least! I too am excited to get home and get the boat ready to go and hit the open water!
Thanks again everyone!
I have a lot to learn when it comes to knowing the proper conditions of an ice out. Drove out to Wehrspann, Walnut Creek, Shadow Lake, and Offutt Base Lake. 2 or 3 weeks ago, Base Lake and Shadow Lake were ice free, now they are completely frozen over again. I have to wonder, with another thick layer of ice on the Base Lake, will there be more dead shad whenever it thaws again?
Walnut Creek and Wehrspann were not completely covered with ice, but there was a significant amount of ice still left. I would imagine a week ago they might have been completely covered with ice just like the other two.
Ugh, Spring can't get here soon enough. I hope by March 31st the ice will be long gone. Last year I was out fishing on March 31st in a toasty 91 degree day and had great success with three +15" bass and four +12" crappie. I'll settle for 72 degrees ahead of a cold front this year.