jguenette31 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2020 I'm looking for places to ice fish that you can access by walking on the lake (I don't have a ski doo). I was told to try silver harbour, I'm just wondering how the ice is and how far out you have to go? Any information is appreciated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nnev 70 Report post Posted January 10, 2020 Usually need to wait until Feb for that area to ice over.... if it does at all. We've been pretty mild this year, unless we get a brutal cold snap soon it may not get you into laker territory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguenette31 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2020 Okay thank you, any other places not far from town that can just walk out on to lake and catch anything? Lake trout, walleye, perch or anything. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted January 10, 2020 Hazelwood Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2020 I've been told recently Pass Lake is accessable by foot.. I'm going to check the conditions tomorrow as I live about a 15 min drive away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguenette31 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2020 Okay please let me know, as well as how ice is and all. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 I wasnt able too access....the snow was just a little to high for me to get threw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 Stopped at Pass Lake this evening and walked out about 20-30 feet,cleared 6 inches of snow....no slush,ice is pretty solid...going to try for a few Splake tomorrow morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguenette31 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 Okay, goodluck, how deep is the water there ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 Thanxs ..and I'm not sure,i didnt get my auger in today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishog 215 Report post Posted January 13, 2020 Its going to a long wait before even going out just from shore. Ice was breaking up and down with thundering noises LOL Won't catch me out there for some 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Thanxs for the photo and info/advice! 👍👍👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Canoehead 69 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 I was at Silver Harbor once on a very windy day and my buddy and I sat in the car to finish our coffees before heading out...looking out towards the giant...noticed the ice starting to move up and down way out there. Sat in the car and watched the ice all break up and wash in over the next 30 minutes or so. was about 8" of ice . Couldn't even tell there was any open water out there to begin with. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottoman82 41 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 Still open water. You can hear the ice crashing in the wind and waves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguenette31 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 It hasn't been too cold this winter, starting to think may not even freeze Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishog 215 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Someone was walking out yesterday. Heard they caught a few fish but never heard what kind. Info came from a visitor to the landing taking pictures. Said ice was 3-5 inches. Not thick enough for me. One strong wind and I have seen it break up in a flash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 Had a friend tow his ice shack out there one winter, used it for a month or so, fished, left and came back the next day, the ice was gone, broke away and the shore, shack went with it never t be seen again. Be careful on the big lake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountDupu 28 Report post Posted February 8, 2020 Anyone know ice conditions with the last few days of cold ? Worth even driving out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted February 8, 2020 My bro went out on Friday. Said ice was waving and made him motion sick. It was also cracking lots. It’s not a place to play on till it’s locked solid. Don’t take much to break it up if the wind is the right way. 1 Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottoman82 41 Report post Posted February 15, 2020 Has anyone been out this way yet and have any updates on ice conditions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountDupu 28 Report post Posted February 15, 2020 I was out last sunday there was 8" of ice. Few ice ridges to cross and at the time were popping and cracking pretty good. I spoke with a buddy who was out yesterday and was told it was much thicker than when we had gone and seemed safer to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottoman82 41 Report post Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks for the update CountDupu. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottoman82 41 Report post Posted February 19, 2020 I was out tuesday and the bay seems locked up pretty decent. There was no movement or waving of ice. The first pressure ridge is passable just to the left from shore. There was 14-17" of ice in various spots all the way out to 90 FOW. The ice is partially covered with a light skiff of snow so it is slippery. Fishing was good and I was targeting lake trout. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountDupu 28 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 Thanks for the update! Probably heading out there this weekend . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ottoman82 41 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 Has anyone been out this weekend? Looking for ice conditions since all this warm weather. I am looking to head out tomorrow morning. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites