Maple Lake

[LakeTahoe]

Anyone still going out here, from Hwy 55? How's the ice... was hoping to get out Saturday and try for some sunnies with the kids. Any info would be appreciated. I would take a 4 wheeler.

[fishersofmen]

Not sure about Maple. I cant believe how few people are out fishing though. I have had some lakes virtually all to myself lately which is nice. Where the he!! is everyone too lazy to walk out or what......

[IceHawk]

Have to agree. Was out on cedar Island yesterday not a soul. Today I  hit Mary in Alex then hit Villard and ended on Fairy. Saw 3 other anglers all day. The fishing has been tough for sure this winter but fish can be had if you put forth the effort. Noticed the same scenario first ice very few once they could drive on it became a zoo. Granted I have a wheeler but when I didn't Id walk a long way to fish.

[fishersofmen]

12 hours ago, IceHawk said:

The fishing has been tough for sure this winter but fish can be had if you put forth the effort. Noticed the same scenario first ice very few once they could drive on it became a zoo.

Exactly. I'm sure the fish don't mind how this winter has gone at all a nice break for them. It has been tough, I have had no problems finding them stacked up but getting them to bite has been another story. Maybe it will be a good spring.

[ChasD64]

How thick is the Ice on Maple? 

[blue gill hunter]

How has the bite been on Maple?  I'm taking the kids out there this weekend, but I have never fished the lake before. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Just looking for panfish to keep the kids occupied/interested. 

[blue gill hunter]

Has anyone been having much luck on Maple?  I was out there yesterday and I couldn't buy a bite. I was anywhere from 5' to 50'. This lake is a real head scratcher. I was out there last week as well and all I could find were small perch. I found a decent weed line, but still nothing. Any ideas, I'm not looking for specific spots just a general depth.