I took advantage of the nice day to check the lake. Coves have open water. Some more than others. 95% of the lake is covered. Enough to have some guys out on it at the 528 church. No fish is worth going out on ice right now for me. I had one hit in about 2 hours of fishing. Did some exploring and enjoyed the skunking. Next one will not be so enjoyable…. Not sure how long it will take to have things open enough for boats. A lot left to melt, but mid 60s rain and winds will help.

I went yesterday  and fished some open water. Nada. I was surprised to see all the ice still on the lake. Thanks Joe.Met a guy from these boards.Yagger something. Nice guy. Talked fishing for a while.If you get a chance to get out go. It's good for the soul. 
 

Upper 60s here and windy AF. Shouldn't be but week till we can launch.

pensfan1
Upper 60s here and windy AF. Shouldn't be but week till we can launch.

That's what I need to hear. 

Fish are up past Route 8

crappiefisher
Fish are up past Route 8

Fake news. 

On way home from 7 day stay in hospital just had to take a look off Mahood Rd. noticed one female with two males.
 
crappy

crappiefisher
On way home from 7 day stay in hospital just had to take a look off Mahood Rd. noticed one female with two males.
 
crappy

I was fishing where you, me, and Giggles McGee used to crappie fish and the beaver hut is gone.I guess they all got trapped out. What a shame. It helped the fishing.

crappiefisher
On way home from 7 day stay in hospital just had to take a look off Mahood Rd. noticed one female with two males.
 
crappy

Hey Chris,

Hope the hospital fixed you up and healing well. Added to the prayer list. Unfortunately that list has been exploding in length the past few months.

 Saw back in Dec. they didn't have a winters supply of food stored, maybe ran out of good trees close by?? Can't believe the tree is still standing, a park employee could drop it easy. 40 years ago started fishing that spot and have seen many fisherman pass through those years. Wonder if Steve (Sportspal) will be back this season? Nice it's the first road from home but only fish it once or twice a year anymore :(
 
 Tim, Thanks man. I'll be good to go in another week 
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