jay27fish Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Last nights news the opp claim chemong hasn't had three inches of ice yet. I can tell you that they are idiots there is close to 9 inches out there. Why report on something you don't no anything about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I might tend to trust tho OPP on this one. No offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 The OPP tried to get me and friend to come off the ice last year when we were on 20" of ice on Chemong. They called 3 fire trucks to rescue us. We stayed and few angry fire fighters left the scene knowing they were called for nothing. Not sure if it's one officer or the whole detachment in that area that has a problem with ice fisherman. Most of us understand that there will always be some areas that aren't safe, but some can get carried away with the cautions. However, I haven't been out yet this year, but probably will this weekend. Most that have been fishing are saying that there is over 5" on Chemong. They always put out the warnings of unsafe ice then post the chart showing what is safe; basically contradicting themselves at times. Be cautious out there so you can enjoy the ice fishing season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 what does the OPP know about ice, are they actually trained on ice rescue? they seem to only call the fire fighters I'd tend to trust the locals on ice reports more than the OPP...they also tried to convince me and a few friends the ice was unsafe, coincidentally a couple hours after somebody in a cottage yelled at us for "trespassing".....guess we ruined his private view of the public water body HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Last year some cop kicked us off a small pond that had an easy 4" black ice, maybe 5". I wouldn't trust them with ice reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) They make such outrageous claims. You cant believe a word they say when it comes to ice reports Edited December 19, 2013 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay27fish Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I fished the lake Saturday there was 8 inches of clear solid ice. I am a firefighter trained as a ice water rescue tech. I'm sure the middle is around three inches but I walked out a half mile and there was 8 inches off Gifford road and its been minis 709 a few times this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 They must have only checked under the bridge at the causeway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Jimmer did they drive the fire truck out on the ice to save you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 The ice is always unsafe to the OPP & other police departments. As for police kicking you off the ice, if it's not private they have no legal grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 They make such outrageous claims. You cant believe a word they say when it comes to ice reports This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I just drove by Chemong an hour ago and saw a couple huts on the west shore below the causeway plus a couple snowmobiles so it must be somewhat safe at least those spots. Couldn't tell if the huts were portables or permanent though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Jimmer did they drive the fire truck out on the ice to save you. LOL, not quite. But they did come out through the cottages and yell for us to come to shore to speak with them. The trucks were at Rotary Park. I actually felt bad for the fire guys, they were being called out to assist someone and just doing their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 The ice is always unsafe to the OPP & other police departments. As for police kicking you off the ice, if it's not private they have no legal grounds. Didn't actually kick us off, but he tried to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 the warning was broadcast this morning, really should of been on the waves 3 weeks ago when the first ice began appearing was up and down the lake on the sled lots of ice 6+ to some areas with 10 inches. Simple know before you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I understand why they do it so that ones who will not walk with a spud and make it THUD during early ice will be safe a d stay away. I have always had great luck with the police in our area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 The lakes here have been frozen over for almost 3 weeks. For them to say its not safe is Bull. I havent been out myself, but I know for sure its safe in most areas. There are always the bad spots around current areas by the causeway, and the narrows, but the majority of the lake will be fine. I love how these authorities give ice reports and dont even check the ice. No wonder half the population is scared to go on ice!! This stuff really ticks me off!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 The ice is always unsafe to the OPP & other police departments. As for police kicking you off the ice, if it's not private they have no legal grounds. Usually I play nice with the OPP. They can't kick you off but they can 'find' some other way to make your day miserable. The officer told us the ice wasn't safe, then proceeded to cross it to tell us again but this time, closer to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciceri Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I just drove by Chemong an hour ago and saw a couple huts on the west shore below the causeway plus a couple snowmobiles so it must be somewhat safe at least those spots. Couldn't tell if the huts were portables or permanent though. I saw those huts too. I do believe they are portables. Plenty of sleds ripping the lake, I live on Chemong, it has had ice for a while, more than 3" for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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