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Fishing Forums => Lake St. Clair => Topic started by: Lucky Strike on December 08, 2019, 07:02:29 AM

Title: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Lucky Strike on December 08, 2019, 07:02:29 AM: Well gang, its that time of year again where we are all itching to get out on the hardwater. This is the official hows the ice? Topic.. lol.. So report the conditions as they come in so we all have a great and safe ice fishing season. First report. No ice yet.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on December 08, 2019, 12:01:13 PM: Right on. Can't wait. I will post vids once I start seeing some ice forming. Right now a few guys getting gills in the marinas and canals, but that's it.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on December 13, 2019, 10:46:13 AM: I heard the canals have about 2 inches in some places and with the cold temps coming overnight it should be freezing up good!!
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: rivercats on December 14, 2019, 11:00:14 AM: I drove around and checked a few spots, Yes some ice is canals, but sketchy. Spudded a hole while standing on a dock and wet a line. Caught 1 dink perch. LOL. Ice fishing has begun! Todays rain will not help, but later in week will stiffen up :thumbup:

Here you go, a good ice report from yesterday
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on December 15, 2019, 04:57:00 PM: Yeah the rain sucks and the forecast looks ok at best.

Fingers crossed we get another cold snap or something to get us some ice!!

Hoping to get out with my old man and little brother over xmas holidays - here's to hoping!
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on December 19, 2019, 09:06:52 AM: And so it begins. First ice. Be careful out there.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: rivercats on December 20, 2019, 09:19:42 AM: More guys today out on the ice in the canals. Getting ready to head out as well. It's time. Merry Christmas! With report success or failures :laugh:
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: rivercats on December 21, 2019, 06:50:45 AM: A little better yesterday in the canals 2 keeper perch and 4 gills

Here is the LSC ice report
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Erie Deary on December 22, 2019, 11:29:55 AM: Marinas are on fire right now

(https://scontent.fybz2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/79954732_1245343745671355_3543823227266531328_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=RPfSy_O6ur4AQnhhgv640nEqKtnnwUG6mwK7UBgl6wOoIQGvSv-s_qghQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fybz2-1.fna&oh=22326a4d8c2c2617d0e5c2ab746d6a21&oe=5EB444ED)
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Lucky Strike on December 23, 2019, 06:48:23 AM: Nice haul :thumbup: what did you get them on?
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on December 30, 2019, 09:22:22 AM: Hopefully everyone had a great Christmas with their families!
On today's video, we head out for our first ice fishing trip of the year !
Ice was 3-4 inches and fish were biting. Tune in !
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on December 31, 2019, 04:23:38 PM: Where is there safe ice I keep hearing people ice fishing im like where lol
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on December 31, 2019, 04:56:53 PM: Quote from: Jstubbs on December 31, 2019, 04:23:38 PM
Where is there safe ice I keep hearing people ice fishing im like where lol

Check the canals. But not looking good these past few days. In shallow still holding up
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: minnkota on January 11, 2020, 08:26:28 AM: Rain!!! Not looking good. Stay off the ice this weekend and wait for the cold spell after the storm. Be safe :thumbup:
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Lucky Strike on January 13, 2020, 12:46:30 PM: Yes this year it's looking like a wash out this way! Another no ice season. hate driving to Simcoe for ice and they don't have much this year either. Maybe head north into Michigan??
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on January 14, 2020, 05:57:32 AM: Its true looks like another season with no ice. Lots of guys i know headed to Simcoe. They have ice in places and the jumbos there is worth the drive. Its cold this week the marinas and canals will be fishable again just stay away from creeks and runoffs.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on January 15, 2020, 02:33:26 PM: I think with the temps coming up we will get at least some walkable ice - hopefully.

My trip to Simcoe is Jan 25th for the weekend with 4 of my buddies - sounds like good reports coming out of cooks bay so far!!
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on January 22, 2020, 06:24:04 AM: Mitchells Bay has a skim of ice. No body out there yet.

People fishing on the US side north end of LSC out of Selfridge

Soon boys. Soon.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on January 22, 2020, 04:02:50 PM: Doesnt look like soon with rain and positive temps in the forecast :(
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on February 08, 2020, 08:07:24 AM: Well that's it.. It's offical.. No ice on LSC this year.. Everyone head over to Simcoe.
:thumbdown:
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Lucky Strike on February 10, 2020, 05:38:35 PM: Quote from: Digby on February 08, 2020, 08:07:24 AM
Well that's it.. It's offical.. No ice on LSC this year.. Everyone head over to Simcoe.
:thumbdown:

No don't throw in the towel already. People are ice fishing now, the marinas and canals are good to go. Cold this week, LSC will freeze in spots.
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Jstubbs on February 11, 2020, 08:17:15 PM: lol maybe for a bit but it wont last :(
Title: Re: Getting ready for ice fishing
Post by: Digby on March 09, 2020, 07:02:34 AM: Well that's it. She's a wrap. NO ICE FISHING at all this year on LSC. Brutal year! Get the long rods out and start shore fishing. Thanks global warming