pastor norm 125 Report post Posted November 14, 2011 I've seen ponds frozen clear across.There's probaby shallow water ice in higher elevations away from the the Big LakeI am betting dollars to donuts I will be ice-fishing Whitefish Lake on Nov. 29th, right after a five day cold snap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cory Report post Posted November 14, 2011 I think November might be a little early this year. Unless your teachings have included the skill of walking on water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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magicman 2 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Nov 29 is too sketchy for me. I think Dec. 10 for some smaller lakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pro fisherman-Stud Muffin 420 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 drove atv through a big pond on weekend, almost 2 inches of solid ice , front tires were climbing and breaking ice as i followed trail, most bodies of water had snow on them, so 2 weeks may do it , i was up dorion cutoff, a lot colder with 1000 ft of elevation change, i think tease lake will freeze before whitefish Quote 2016 Dog Lake Open Champion. Thunder Bay BASSmasters Vice-President Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 December 15th. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smack Um Report post Posted November 15, 2011 December 15th.I like December 15th too...The Weather Woman Fiona Gardiner TBTV says it is unseasonably warm better to be safe than frozen like a pop sickle. Pat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 I'm an optimist... so.. I am praying for a cold snap.BTW... we had to learn to walk on water at the seminary... really helped having a frozen pond next door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 I would say Dec 10th.Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joks 26 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Nov 27th they will be on Whitefish and the shallower lakes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 December 13th. but i wont be on till after christmas Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalleyeWayne 137 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 December 3rd on Whitefish lake! The last few seasons have had mild Novembers, but the ice still seems to form. CYA on the lake on the 3rd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Don't run over my portable shack... I'll have fished there for almost a week by that time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 make sure your wearing a floater by then norm!! Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted November 15, 2011 hehe...always do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ottis Report post Posted November 15, 2011 Last year, Dec 2nd on Whitefish. 5"This year, I'll bet I'm on ice before December rolls around. Nov 27th. Northwards though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 and Whitefish was pretty late last year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest troutsandy Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I was on whitefish around dec 10 last year and there was a good 6-8 if i can remember correctly..Im with Norm on Nov 29 haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Canoehead 69 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 Last year it was the last week of november i was on a small speck lake and we were surprised how much ice there was. Planning on going back there by the end of the month Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filletandrelease 17 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 A few years ago I was on whitefish on nov 5th. I'm sure someone will be out before dec hits. My guess is the 28th for a "safe" 3 - 4 inches, maybe a fishable 1.5" by the 25th if you stay within a few feet of shore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I cant wait. Ive charged my flasher, organized my tackle, spooled my new reels, got my auger running and my sled. Im so overly excited you would think Ive never done it before!! Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I have to sharpen my auger blades and oil my snowshoes! Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hey Norm!!I stood on hard water already!!! My friend even did a snow angel on it!! Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicman 2 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 haha! I love the giant log I am assuming you threw out there first. Reminds me of being a kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
