Pine Mountian Lake

[Phred52]

Hey!! Can anybody help me out on the ice conditions on Pine Mountian Lake?? I am hoping to make a perch trip this coming weekend, but if the ice is too shaky, I won't waste te gas. Anybody help?? I'd like to be able to use the wheeler, and fish in the open. Any Help???? Thanks, Phred52

[JP Rhein]

Was out there 8 days ago and the ice was fine and thick. Don't know what this past weekend's snow did to ice, but it didn't get nearly as warm up here than in the cities. should be okay for wheeler this weekend, if the shore is OK by the access. I go out from my cabin on the NW corner, so I don't know the condition of the access. Managed a few perch in 12-14ft but not great. Best time to fish them still yet to come after ice out too. Good luck JP

[Phred52]

Thank JP! That's JUST what I was looking for!! Geez, That area REALLY got a dumpin', Nothing like a slap in the face before she leaves, huh??? Phred52

[JP Rhein]

Yeah, she's sure not going quietly. Was planning to take boat out weekend of Apr 26th, might have to push that back. May 1st last year was good perch fishing for me. Found them stacked up in 2-7ft, decent sized one's for Pine Mountain. Hoping to do the same this year, if the ice is out by then.

[Fisherman For a Lifetime]

Hi,

My Brother in law lives on it & he said there's plenty of ice, but with all the snow, use snowmobiles or hike it. Good luck...

[Phred52]

Thanks guys, After the latest dumping you folks got up there, I think my next trip will be with the boat in tow. I'm kinda concerned about the snow load on the cabin roof, but if it IS too much, I know what'll be occuping my summer Thanks again, Phred52

[PASSIONFORTHEEYES]

About 2/3 of the ice is left as of Thursday.

[Phred52]

Thanks Passion, I was actually looking for the ice thickness for the perch bite, but, thanks for the response. As it is, I'll probably be up there for the Spring mowing/ raking and general yard clean-up. Better there than here, ANYDAY! Thanks, Phred52

[PASSIONFORTHEEYES]

Ice is gone !!!!