Ice Fish Ohio Forum
Ice Fishing Reports and Ice Conditions by lake. => Willard Reservoir => Topic started by: 1977walleyeguy on January 22, 2013, 06:17:15 PM
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Deerslayin - any updates on ice formation?
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nothing as of yesterday
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Thanks for the update
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Sorry guysbbeen workn alot of hrs. i did have a chance 2 check New London cause its 5min from the house and willards 35min out. its ready with 3.5 to 4in ( thats new londons not willards measurments).
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Most of the res was iced over when I checked it out yesterday but there were 2-3 places where it looked like ducks and geese were keeping it open.
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Did anyone hear a guy got rescued here last week?
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Nope, I live in Willard and didn't hear anything about it.
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OhioFisher - I work for Willard Fire Dept. - we did not get called to the res for any type of rescue yet this year.
I'm working today - I get off at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning...I'll check the res on my way back home to Norwalk. I'll let you guys know. Be safe guys.
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Thanks max. Always like to see the reports. I live an hour away but I love to fish Willard.
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Drove by this a.m. About 1'' to 1.5'' should be ready in a couple of days I would imagine. There was a little puddle open at the ramp, which is normal. I am going to check it again on Wednesday a.m. and possibly fish it either Wednesday or Friday. I'll keep you guys posted.
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When I checked yesterday there was 3/4" so it made a little ice last night. This snow isn't going to help
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Just checked the ice today (Tuesday) at around 3:00 p.m. There was about 2'' to 2.5'' of ice under a layer of slush near the edges. I am shooting for Friday but I wouldn't be surprised if it was ready by tomorrow. Not looking good for getting on Erie anytime soon so I guess I'll head to Willard to see if I have any luck.
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Just checked...there were 2 guys fishing...ice is good...I'll be out there tomorrow (Friday).
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I would not say the ice is good. I was out for a while yesterday afternoon and found 2" at the most. Ice was cracking with every step I took! I didn't venture very far from shore. I am going to check it out in the morning to see if I can get back out a couple more times. I caught a couple dink perch and a couple small gills
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My friend said he is going saturday(today). I told him I will spend the money for MI, too risky for me lol
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Yeah I didn't end up going yesterday (Friday). I didn't know it was going to be 40+ degrees all night Thursday night. I'm going to go check it out this a.m. (Saturday).
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Ice is holding up good and perch are on (somewhat). Mostly small...been out 4 times and caught decent numbers of perch along with a few gills. Haven't caught a limit yet but averaged around 15-20 perch each time except for my first time out when I only caught 3.
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I would not say the ice is holding up good. There has been more open water around the pump house each day and there are now several spots starting to open up towards the nw end. Like you said, the perch are very small! I do not understand the guys who keep the 6-7" perch and then brag about catching 20 keepers? I have fished there a lot this year and have not caught 20 perch over 8" all season.
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I agree there are alot of reports of catches but they are on the small side,those fish need to be allowed to grow up before they become braggable,small fish are alot of work for little reward,just my opinion though ;)
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How much have you guys been fishing on down there this week?
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I personallt stopped fishing for perch there. Due to lack of size. 2010 ice season on my camera I saw more 5in perch and smaller and last summer less larger size than any other year. I agree people need to let the smaller ones grow. any more that drink is great for eyes, bass and gills. very numerous and almost over populated with gills. But atleast they have good sizes of 8in to 11in there. just my thoughts though
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Where is this lake at? With bass and gills that size now I'm curious.
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It just off st rt 224 in huron county
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willard res is on st rt 61 just north of rt 103 . gin clear water, electric motors only. ur not allowed to have a gas motor on not even in perchd position. Ive seen city cops kick people off the water 4 having them on. I plan on doing alot of fishing there. Its a honey hole to fill the freezer fast.
I took the wife there and in an hr she had over 100 gills over 9in. From may to oct. its like that every day nonstop action. bass r nice ranging frm 1lb to 3.5 to 4lbs and some bigger. the eyes usually range 18 to 21in. my best was last summer 28.5in a nice hawg.
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That blows. My boat won't be allowed on there. Is it worth an hour and a half drive for the bull gills just fishing from shore?
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Not worth that far of a drive to me. The only reason I fish there is because it is 5 minutes from my house. Lots of weeds which makes fishing from shore tough.
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I see. I'll put it on my list to ice fish for next season. Or if I'm in that area I'll throw my kayak in the truck and fish it that way. Thanks for the imput guys. ;D
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To me its most definately worth the trip. Im only 40min to the east. If u watch my reports that will give u an idea of when is a good time to make the trip. Now... I do use my ice rod all year long there typically chartruce, green and gold ice jigs tippped with maggots most of the time. Its the way to go to fill ur freezer fast. soft craws work great 4 the gills as well as the perch.Or u can use slip bobber from the bank that works great to. jigs or a hook and split shot. No bigger than 4lb test is what I use.
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Probably a dumb question, but did any ice survive at all?
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I was wondering the same. I have to work a few hours this a.m. (Friday) and then I'm planning on heading down to Willard and checking it out. If anyone knows how the ice is you could save me a trip by letting me know.
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There is still some ice left but there are open pockets of water as well. Nobody is fishing. I don't think the ice that is left is in very good shape
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Drove by on Friday a.m. Like eye spy said, the ice doesn't look good enough but with the cold weather back it won't take long (hopefully). I'm planning on trying again on Sunday. I'm kind of just looking forward for mid march for the perch to be on at Erie. Boat is ready! Ice fishing has been terrible the last two years now.
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Drove by this a.m. (Sunday). Still a few open spots but more ice than Friday. I didn't want to test it out but I would imagine, given the cold forcast for this week, we will be able to be on it again soon. Let me know if you went out recently, that would give me more confidence ;D
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i will try and take a look before day ends. i will be by wellington, and will get a chance to check that as well.