Annandale-Buffalo-Hutchinson fishing reports

[Avid Angler]

The first ice fishing reports have started to come in. I haven't been out yet, but a couple of my buddies have tried it and there is 3 inches in spots but less in others. They haven't caught much. A few small eyes and some perch.

I hope the snow acummulations stay low, because if we get more snow it will take some really cold temps to put on some inches.

I am excited for ice fishing, but don't want to risk taking a dip in cold weather.

I figured I will have four months of ice to slay the fish.

Avid

[Poutmaster]

I was out on Sat and found 4 inches consistant on my favorite early ice lake in meeker. Iced 2 nice, fat eyes. Marked a few others. Good to be fishing again.

[bowfisher]

Was out on a local lake fishing for panfish. Caught quite a few ranging in size. Jiggin with a waxy about 5 inches off the bottom. The were huggin the bottom and were real picky. Ice ranged from 5-6 inches. A guy took a four wheeler out there and had no problem but I didn't want to risk it quite yet. Hopefully this snow didn't effect to much. Planning on getting out this weekend.

[hydro]

Let's start this thread up again. I was out this AM on a small lake near Buffalo, 5+" of ice, got one nice 26" pike, and felt really good to be out there before the snow. Anyone else have news to report?

[jigginjim]

Looks like the main part of Pulaski has finally froze. As of this evening, could not see every far but god to see ice on the lake.

[walleyeking19]

Looks like the main part of Pulaski has finally froze. As of this evening, could not see every far but god to see ice on the lake.

I just talked to my dad who lives on pulaski, he said a little bit of open water is right in front of the house on the west side. It should be frozen up this weekend

[Brownton]

I hate these dates on here, it so confusing you guys are talking about ice fishing in June. Makes me mad.

[scott b]

Ummmm... I think he registered in June. Top right hand corner of each post not only has the date but the time posted also.

[Brownton]

ok i see thank you

[stewartfisherman]

made it out again today. We took one snowmobile and and a 4 wheeler. Good 6 to 8 inches of Ice with slush under all the snow Now we were also fishing in the southeast corner of the lake so I would have to assume that there is more snow there then anywere else on the lake, so there was some flooding going on. We had 1 Big jumbo and one Eye

[Avid Angler]

I was out over the weekend and ice was about 7 inches thick. I caught a few crappies, but most were 8-9 inches. Nothing big, but they fry up good.

Avid

[tbone4]

went out to a lake north of hutch tonight and caught one 13 inch walleye right around sunset, went back in the lake. i was also out there on saturday night but didn't catch anything. i was kind of surprised at the lack of ice making from saturday to tonight. there was 6 inches on saturday (3 inches cloudy and 3 inches good ice) and tonight there was 6.5 inches. maybe i shouldn't have expected more to be there, but i thought that more would form.

[Brownton]

How much ICe is out on Stahls? I'v been wanting to go out there but to afraid since it is a deeper lake.

[canman]

Sounds like some fish are being caught. I hope to get out this weekend for the 1st time. Good luck all!

[usmtsrocks]

Well anyone been by the lakes yet? How much snow on the lakes in the area? Hopefully most of it blew off so we can get around out there!

[tbone4]

went out tonight for 2 hours. marked a couple, but no takers. about 8 inches of ice and lots of water coming up the holes. i sat with about an inch of water around my feet the whole time. snow was anywhere from 3 to 10 inches from what i saw.

[LMITOUT]

Thanks for the update on lake conditions. I'm sure a lot of people are wondering what it's like now.

[Brownton]

The paths should be pretty walkable I saw trails leading out to the normal spot and 4-wheelers. Pretty soon we'll be driving.

[FlyingFisherman]

Went out for a sunset run today on Lake Marion....8-9 inches of good ice (drilled about a dozen holes) ...not too sloppy underneath...Not much of a bite out there today, painted a few but only 2 takers....Small walleyes.

[Brownton]

Go over to the point pass the swimming area, were the airatior is. Theres two pernament houses, get right next two them before the ice is too weak. Good crappie area over there. Your best bet is to park in that little parking lot right by the highway and walk, less walking distance.

[hydro]

Went out this AM on a small lake in the Buffalo area. Jigged up one 24" pike, then got another 24" on a tip up, and back home by 10:30. Fish dinner tonight!

There was about 8" of ice thickness and anything from bare ice to 10" of snow, to 6" of slush on the top side. The bigger lakes are pretty windblown and there could be quite a few slushy spots.

[bowfisher]

Thinking about going out to Marion for the evening bite? Has anyone been out there today or last night? Whats the ice like?

[workin4bait]

I was out on a local lake chasing gills and happened upon some fairly nice ones. The biggest was a 9 1/2 incher,if I could figure out how to post a photo I would share.

[rcatcherman]

Anybody go out today Christmas?

[LipRipper!!]

I drove by pelican and saw 5 vehicles in the boat landing and 4 more in the north lot.

[fishersofmen]

I went out last night with the kids. Only a few crappies but had a good time. Walking through the snow was interesting. Alot of slush and water on top of the ice.

[jigginjim]

Fisher what lake were you on?

[canman]

Was out today and found some local crappies. Nothing big, but good eaters. It was nice to be out again. We found them in about 20 FOW. Man the lake was a mess. I may need to dig out my duck hunting gear just to keep me feet dry. More more rain and snow coming, it will only get worse out there.

[Avid Angler]

I ventured out to Marion yesterday for a couple hours.

What a mess!! I fished for about 2 hours and never graphed a fish. I was hole hopping and after two hours of trudging through the snow and slush and nothing I called it quits. I was shot after that.

This ice fishing season has got me down and out. It sounds like up north isn't terrible.

Avid

[bowfisher]

Stayed out in the fish house for two nights out on Marion caught a few fish nothing to big though. Pulled the fish house off today and what a mess. Lets just pray for this storm to miss us so the ice doesn't get any worse!