Happy Friday, it’s been a couple weeks since the last report. The reason for that is not much had changed.
Even with the really cold weekend that followed the last report it didn’t make much ice. With the really cold nights this past week and no snow cover, To my amazement, there is about 2 more inches of ice. So that being said, there is 6″ in the area of scout island between Vandenburg Pt. Rd. And Griffis Rd.
The bay by McMurray’s and Lasky’s have 6″ as well. The beach side of Wally’s across to Lakeside drive and out to beacon island have 5″.
Northampton in the campground has the most at 7″. Also the Kenyon’s and the Mead Islands have anywhere between 5 to 7″ of ice. (Thanks Goose for that info.)
In front of Ponderosa Pines there was also 5″ of ice which I was surprised by. To sum it up this tells me there is no less than 5″ and no more than 7″ on the entire lake.
It’s solid black ice… the best kind with not a drop of snow. The warm days haven’t hurt it so after this weekend we should build more ice. Barring any huge snowfall that will hurt the ice. We might salvage riding for a couple weeks in the end of February.
As of right now though, I suggest walking out only. No snow for lube for snowmobiles, and definitely not enough ice for side × sides. Theres aren’t any pressure ridges, but there are some long cracks that are open anywhere between 6″ to 5 feet across.
So, you wouldn’t want to find one of those on your 4 wheeler.
With that being said the water is at spring levels so you can fish just about anywhere, including your favorite spot you like in May, and don’t have to be far off shore to find deeper water.
For those not familiar with the Sacandaga it’s 15 foot higher than normal for this time of year.
Fishing Report
As for the fishing, it’s been great.
Northern’s are really loving the clear ice and bright days.
The walleyes are biting well too at those witching hours. The ones who know, Know.
Some decent size Perch being caught to, and as always a few trout but slow.
Tip of the week:
…wear cleats
