Using Livewell – Cold Weather

  • eyeshaveit
    Prescott, WI
    Posts: 89
    November 24, 2004 at 1:50 am #1245121

    Hey guys. The colder temperatures are coming. I was just wondering at what temperature do you stop using livewell in your boat? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

    Dave

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    November 24, 2004 at 1:53 am #328787

    I quit putting water in mine when it starts freezing outside. If I’m keeping a few to eat, I’ll either use a cooler or put them in the waterless livewell and wipe it out when I get home.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    November 24, 2004 at 4:20 am #328811

    I have always used my live well, no matter how cold..Sometimes it freezes up but i have never had any problems…just the next time i go out there is no water ..so I bucket in some water and it’s good to go…put the cover on at home and the sun will take care of the rest..

    buckshot
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1654
    November 24, 2004 at 7:36 pm #328925

    I never quit using mine…I just dump some wiper fluid in there once the water is drained out to make sure any remaining water doesn’t freeze in the lines….I would think RV antifreeze would work well for this too.
    JB

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    November 24, 2004 at 8:08 pm #328930

    Yikes!! Wouldn’t that stuff work it’s way into the water you are fishing in??

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    November 25, 2004 at 3:37 pm #329061

    rv antifreeze is bio degradable

    Dave G
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 631
    November 25, 2004 at 8:54 pm #329080

    I use my livewell all year long – put duct tape around the the cover edge so the carpet won’t freeze the lid shut.

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