Ice Update?

[1977walleyeguy]

Deerslayin - any updates on ice formation?

[eye spy]

nothing as of yesterday

[1977walleyeguy]

Thanks for the update

[deerslayern]

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).

[eye spy]

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.

[OhioFisher19]

Did anyone hear a guy got rescued here last week?

[eye spy]

Nope, I live in Willard and didn't hear anything about it.

[maxfire26]

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.

[swedish nipple]

Thanks max. Always like to see the reports. I live an hour away but I love to fish Willard.

[maxfire26]

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. 

[eye spy]

When I checked yesterday there was 3/4" so it made a little ice last night. This snow isn't going to help

[maxfire26]

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. 

[maxfire26]

Just checked...there were 2 guys fishing...ice is good...I'll be out there tomorrow (Friday). 

[eye spy]

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

[OhioFisher19]

My friend said he is going saturday(today). I told him I will spend the money for MI, too risky for me lol