BillM Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I am going to put the hurt to the splake population this winter! (However tomorrow it will be the steelhead ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 two nights like this, with no snow and I'll be fishing on some small lakes. I was already out on the hard stuff on tuesday, 4" of solid black, will be back out again tomorrow. just my guess, is south shore will have 6 inches of ice 2km out from link's beach on jan 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 I was already out on the hard stuff on tuesday, 4" of solid black, will be back out again tomorrow. just my guess, is south shore will have 6 inches of ice 2km out from link's beach on jan 1st. I was on 4" of black last Saturday... But then the rain dropped, so I stayed away. I'm in kirkland at the moment... The lakes are looking better up here. I'm guessing Bartlett will have some recovery work this year... A lot of anxious ice travellers in North Bay. Be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 I was on 4" of black last Saturday... But then the rain dropped, so I stayed away. I'm in kirkland at the moment... The lakes are looking better up here. I'm guessing Bartlett will have some recovery work this year... A lot of anxious ice travellers in North Bay. Be safe. I'm sure it will be a busy season hauling up vehicles. was on a small lake again today 3-5 inches of good solid black ice. this cold weather is tightening up the lakes quite well as long as the heavy snow stays off of them for a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Nippissing Cam At the bottom of the page click on the beach cam. Nip is frozen a long ways out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWhite Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Is the middle of February safe for a truck on the ice?..... For a weekend? Sooo looking forward to trying Nippissing this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Is the middle of February safe for a truck on the ice?..... For a weekend? Sooo looking forward to trying Nippissing this year! every year every month every week every day every hour conditions change, so no one can really give you a definitive answer to your question but if you just want a general answer then I would say yes most years you can this year, still hopeful. but ask again in the middle of Feb. and you will get a better answer even on the best day I would never just say, yes it is safe for a truck, I might say something like " in the areas I have fished the last few days, it looked good for a truck but I have not been to all areas of the lake and pressure cracks change hourly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Good answer, Terry. There is no such thing as "safe" ice. It's one footstep at a time, everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 And sadly, we're at the time of year when we'll starting reading stories where folks have gone through the ice on their snowmobiles. People get antsy to be on the ice in the early season and unfortunately too often they head out before the ice is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 And sadly, we're at the time of year when we'll starting reading stories where folks have gone through the ice on their snowmobiles. People get antsy to be on the ice in the early season and unfortunately too often they head out before the ice is ready. And too often, SAR workers risk their own lives to save people. I know that most folks are prudent but please be careful out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Hot , Cold , Rain, Sun , Snow , Rain , Ice , no Ice . All of thease can realy turn you around and clowd your judgment in a winter like this one , please remember safty first when your out there . Edited December 18, 2011 by Skipper " D " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyboy83 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Just got back from the government docks on Nip. It's frozen as far as I could see out but did not look like safe ice to say the least. It's going to be a stretch for safe ice for the 1st in my opinion. Unless we get solid cold days and nights over the next couple of weeks. It's a start and it gives me hope but I wouldn't hold your breath on it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWhite Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Understood, thanks Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Is the middle of February safe for a truck on the ice?..... For a weekend? Sooo looking forward to trying Nippissing this year! My answer would be to see how many vehicles are out where you are going. Although there are some crazies who will venture out on unknown ice, most of the locals understand the ice and will drive out ost of the season. I drive my 2004 Ford Explorer Sporttrac on the ice as soon as I feel there is safe ice. Usually around 8-10". Let me know when/where you are fishing I can give you a good idea before you come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 +4 today here in North Bay. Not ideal conditions for making ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 +4 today here in North Bay. Not ideal conditions for making ice. it's getting cold again for the next few days... with little snow forecasted this will make shiny black ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Plenty cold at night from what i have bene reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Looking nice and cold up there today, how's the ice doing guys?? Still 23 days of ice making days until my trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks for the updates on the ice conditions!! Keep 'em coming! I have my annual trip planned with Chilly Willy the first weekend in January. I have my fingers crossed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 fingers are crossed... Am supposed to be going up on the 8th until the 11th, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have a trip booked for Thursday - 5th of January with Idle Times. They just confirmed that we are good to go and stay over night as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Chilly Willy confirmed with us as well. Cars all packed, heading up tomorrow!! Edited January 4, 2012 by Homer Is King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Chilly Willy confirmed with us as well. Cars all packed, heading up tomorrow!! Same here, if you need good minnows - stop by at Jacob's on HWY 11 in Orillia, it's really hard to miss this place. He is open 24/7 - spoke with him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Same here, if you need good minnows - stop by at Jacob's on HWY 11 in Orillia, it's really hard to miss this place. He is open 24/7 - spoke with him today. Is this the place that is about 1km south of Epps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dheitzner Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2011/12/province-takes-steps-to-control-spread-of-fish-disease.html Make sure that you are aware of new baitfish restrictions before you load up with Simcoe shiners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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