pbear 24 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I heard through the grapevine that black bay is covered in water. Are any other lakes close to lifting? Last weekend for pickerel fishing. That only leaves pike, perch (and maybe specks...not sure) whitefish... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB 98 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I heard through the grapevine that black bay is covered in water. Are any other lakes close to lifting? Last weekend for pickerel fishing. That only leaves pike, perch (and maybe specks...not sure) whitefish... I drove back from Winnipeg on Thursday afternoon. Not one lake showed any sign of the ice lifting anywhere along the way. Stopped to fish West Hawk Lake - beside the ON border - it was a slush fest, 1" - 4" of water over 40" of hard black ice. I had to make an island for the dog to sit on. Creeks and some rivers were starting to open up, so if you are going near moving water take a few minutes to consider what is going on below. My icefishing clothing should be dried out soon, might give it one more try on Sunday, but I expect to get wet from the Rain or Snow or Slush. What a winter, glad it's nearly over! iceman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 The ice has not even come close to lifting. I spoke with an angler that fished black bay and only caught 1 perch. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hauntedyards Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Still almost 4 feet of ice in some spots at Lac... lol With the Auger extension on in-laws almost drilled to the motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Lots of water on the ice. Up to 10" in some places. Not much snow. Ice thickness has dropped by 8-10". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbear 24 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Any hope ice will lift by next weekend? I heard that Starnes has foot of snow, foot of slush and lots of ice. Walleye will be closed but perch still open. Maybe black bay will be a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler 12 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Careful everyone. I'm in a shallow bay in silver harbor. Took the sled out to pay in the slush and found open water. The sun can see the bottom because it's only 4 feet deep, but it's still thick way out. Just watch your rear end from now on. Not getting any thicker! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flyinfinn Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Ice was lifting on shebandowan saterday, 6inches of water and slush where we were fishing not much snow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyctr 227 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Any hope ice will lift by next weekend? I heard that Starnes has foot of snow, foot of slush and lots of ice. Walleye will be closed but perch still open. Maybe black bay will be a go. lots of slush on the bay yet another week and it should be better still over 4 feet of ice yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scott324 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 The water had gone through the ice on most places we drove on Rainy on Saturday. Caught 11 nice walleye. Not much snow left around that area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites