just wondering

[Stilly]

Anyone ever catch a rockbass or a small mouth thru the ice? I've never caught or seen on camera either thru the ice. I'm assuming they spend the winter in places I don't fish. I have no interest in pursuing either of those thru the ice, I just find it odd that I get a bunch of both during open water, none thru the ice. I'm wondering if its the same for every one else.

[Chill62]

I was curious the same thing but I've had some friends this year catching some small mouth through the ice. When they catch one they catch a bunch. Must swim in pretty good schools during the winter.

[Cicada]

Caught my first ever smallmouth through the ice a couple of weeks ago. 1.5-1.75 lbs. In a spot I don't see them in during the summer. Figured the poor guy was lost.

[fishNeggs4brkfst]

Yep, catch Rock Bass all the time through the ice out on Lake Lida.

[SDS]

Fortunately it seems the rock bass are less active in the winter on Pelican. I also catch them in the summer often but with less frequency in the winter. The largest Small Mouth I’ve ever seen came through the ice at over 5 ½ pounds.