Lake Condition

[leechlake]

Here is a photo from Dec 24 just west of Leech of a lake very similar in depth to Walker Bay. 100% open water.  Could have left the dock in  

 

[DrJuice1980]

Don't know if you'd want that dock in now viewing the satellite.  Any updates?

[th64]

I will be ice fishing Leech this weekend most of the smaller bays have plenty of ice-Walker Bay has yet to freeze.

[DrJuice1980]

Would like to head up there as well. No wheeler or sled, what area of the lake would be my safest bet?

[leechlake]

when we left on the 26th am the wind had died and there was a bit of ice about 100 yards out but I bet the lake ice iced over now.  I was thinking if I wouldn't have been there and showed up about now I'd wander out like an idiot and find 2 inches of ice when I drilled on the drop off.  Scary deal.

 

Edited December 29, 2015 by leechlake

[th64]

DJ80 I can give you a report when we get back-I know I will see 2 guys on a wheeler pulling gear, When i see that 600+lb. blob of stuff going across the ice I will know I can walk on that same ice. Wheelers have been out for a while now-not much snow either. Some of the lake is still open though(seems weird too me but I guess its normal) so you of course be careful and check with the locals first(open up that wallet and at least buy a candy bar if you ask at a business-just sayin) Good Luck

[DrJuice1980]

Lol, I'm never that guy th64. Always support the local guys. Seem to always not care about the total until the end either 

[tweeder]

Was up to the cabin this past weekend (new years) on Pine Point.

Had 8-10 inches of ice, 4wheelers were pulling out some of the smaller wheel houses.  travel conditions on the ice were great for anything that wasn't a car or truck, light snow cover make it easy for anyone to get out.   We found perch in 13 fow off a breakline and some good tip up action as well.  Only saw eyes on the camera.

I suspect by this weekend you will start to see some vehicles driving out.

Only heard of one ice report from walker bay and that was 6inch of ice out in front of city park

hope that helps somebody

[DrJuice1980]

Found 10+" out by Whipholt.  Action was ok if I was able to ice them, missed some quality fish that left me scratching my head as they were all lost within feet of the hole. Got up Saturday around 10am, fished until 3 yesterday.  It seemed they would come in waves, 4-7am, 11-1pm, 4-7pm.  Yellow glow and firetiger glow seemed to be the best for me with the most marks in 14' with 9' and 24' close by.  Thinking about going back up again this weekend.  Hope its not as windy.

 

Seen people driving but no full sizes.  A few trailblazer style and smaller.

 

I'm blaming my misses on my line.  First year I fully switched to Flouro and after 2 trips Im going back to Micro Ice.