Ice out Predictions?

  • Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm #1307766

    Any predictions?

    The clunker went though on April 9th last year and I had my boat out on Menomin around the 20th.
    What are the guesses for this year?

    Pete

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    March 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm #757271

    After the weather today—July 5th

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 11, 2009 at 2:32 pm #757301

    I am predicting heavy rain the last week of march. Ice will be off April 2nd. Crappies will be in full force two weeks before the walley opener. water temp will be 62 for the opener.

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    March 11, 2009 at 3:20 pm #757327

    Owwwwww, Don I like the way you think. Sure hope your right. I’ll go with Don’s prediction. With the rotten first ice bite this year, should be a GREAT spring crappie and bluegill year since all those thousands of fish were not removed from the system the 3-4 weeks of first ice.
    I see trophy gillers in my future.

    Jeremy

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    March 11, 2009 at 4:25 pm #757377

    It looked like the north end of the lake was getting rotten when I drove above it on 94 last Saturday.

    Ice out can’t happen soon enough.

    pmk1500
    Elk Mound,WI
    Posts: 6
    March 12, 2009 at 3:40 am #757646

    Hey Pete,

    My guess, Sat. April 11th. I’ll be at the landing for a Spring boat check-out (with crappie gear).

    Mike K.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    March 15, 2009 at 9:36 pm #758822

    How late can I put in my prediction I’m holding back on mine yet

    leinieman
    Chippewa Valley (Dunnville Bottoms)
    Posts: 1372
    March 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm #759415

    With temps of 65 today and rains next week I would say ice out on April 1st.
    Steve

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 17, 2009 at 3:37 pm #759435

    There should be some quick warmup shallow areas. Am a bettin the crappies will be on a terror as soon as boats can be launched.

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    March 17, 2009 at 4:34 pm #759451

    Looked like ~ 100 yards of open water south of the 94 bridge yesterday.

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 17, 2009 at 7:07 pm #759506

    Some wind along with rain should open that up quick. The lower Red Cedar is running pretty good.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 23, 2009 at 9:57 pm #761710

    I see the clunker went through, looks like were about 2.5 weeks ahead of last year

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 24, 2009 at 12:51 pm #761904

    If things hold we could have our limit and Steve back in bed before sun up on the opener.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 24, 2009 at 1:12 pm #761911

    I’m ready!!!

    leinieman
    Chippewa Valley (Dunnville Bottoms)
    Posts: 1372
    March 24, 2009 at 2:34 pm #761972

    Heck we going at midnight this year? Maybe breakfast at the park. Should be able to cook up some eggs and sausage or something. I heare its gonna be 60 degrees and sunny that day.
    Steve

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 24, 2009 at 3:13 pm #761992

    Quote:

    Heck we going at midnight this year? Maybe breakfast at the park. Should be able to cook up some eggs and sausage or something. I heare its gonna be 60 degrees and sunny that day.
    Steve

    As I recall last year was rain/sleet/snow mix and wind to the tune of 3am

    Sweet!

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    March 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm #761994

    You saying I should be anchored up at 11:30PM? Sort of like getting your duck blind ready ahead of schedule on the duck noon opener.
    Like the breakfast in the park idea.

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 24, 2009 at 3:48 pm #762011

    You can be out there at 11:30 but no anchoring allowed!

    leinieman
    Chippewa Valley (Dunnville Bottoms)
    Posts: 1372
    March 24, 2009 at 11:48 pm #762142

    There will be no rain, sleet and snow this year. All we will need is a bucket of Oh yeah and some high vis line.

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 25, 2009 at 12:26 pm #762301

    Opening day weather= temp. 44= northwest wind 35 to 45 mph. rain and hail- tornado warnings.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 25, 2009 at 12:46 pm #762308

    Quote:

    Opening day weather= temp. 44= northwest wind 35 to 45 mph. rain and hail- tornado warnings.

    Hah!

    Call me when you guy’s get in and let me know how you did, I’ll be sitting on ido drinking coffee

    leinieman
    Chippewa Valley (Dunnville Bottoms)
    Posts: 1372
    March 25, 2009 at 10:32 pm #762591

    Sounds like perfect walleye chop. :yay I’m sure we will hammer them.
    Steve

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    March 26, 2009 at 2:55 pm #762817

    Is the ice off the cemetary yet?? I am hungry for crappies.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 26, 2009 at 3:32 pm #762830

    Quote:

    Is the ice off the cemetary yet?? I am hungry for crappies.

    Better question is, Is there still ice enough on the cemetary to a guy to target last ice crappies?

    I might have to make a drive down this afternoon and check it out.

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    March 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm #762834

    The ice doesn’t look so very good! Looks like the channel has opened things up to Wolkes point.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    March 28, 2009 at 3:21 pm #763583

    Went through Sat night the 21st on our way to Alma and there was still a guy ice fishing to the SE of the clunker. Several cars along the dam outlet, seemingly low flow considering some of the raging waters I have seen there. Even remember one day taking a canoe from the dam down to Downsville. Didn’t take long that day, big rollers from the corner down to the 29 bridge.

    On the way back through town from Alma, the clunker tires were through and I wondered if I should find a Lion to buy a raffle ticket!!! Great to be back in town and hoping to run through one more time this spring.

    Mark

    tjxl
    Posts: 4
    March 31, 2009 at 1:29 am #764047

    I looked out the window when I got home and there was a guy fishing tonight in the bay….. ice does not look that good to me but there have been a few guys out there every night for the last few nights…..

    Be safe

    darrin_bauer
    Inactive
    Menomonie Wi.
    Posts: 260
    March 31, 2009 at 2:52 pm #764208

    I will be in Germany until Sat May 2nd, so I am hoping you leave a few for me on Sunday. Best way to combat jet lag is a good day fishing

    Don Hanson
    Posts: 2073
    April 2, 2009 at 6:52 pm #765167

    What no boats on the lake? Wakanda and Wolske Bay road landings are open. Whos going to be the first to boat some slabs?

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    April 2, 2009 at 8:56 pm #765192

    Quote:

    What no boats on the lake? Wakanda and Wolske Bay road landings are open. Whos going to be the first to boat some slabs?

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