Chain Lakes Ready for Ice Fishing?

[fishingmaster2097]

I am itching to get out, does anyone know if Chain Lakes is ready for ice fishing?

Thank-You,
FishingMaster2097:)

[tara_13]

it defintitly wasnt a week and a half ago... Atlease not where I was fishing. but it was pretty windy. That I can say !

[slivers86]

The temperature change seemed to be at the base of the foothills, I would assume the ice might be ready in some areas, but I wouldn't be very comfy on it yet. By next weekend, with cooler temp's through the week, hopefully we can get out everywhere.

[fishingmaster2097]

ok sweet, i cant wait to get out on the ice!

[Flyfisher87]

I would wait for a bit yet. I was hiking around Beauvis yesterday in that wind and the water was moving across the ice something fierce. Ice was breaking away from the shore. Didn't look very thick elsewhere on the lake.

[Fishing king2012]

Wanting to know how the fishing is? What baits to use and hooks? Anyone going out this saterday? Let me know thnx

[RHJ]

ice is fine at chain was driving on last weekend may nlt be able to do that still but its fine

[stampsfan]

I was out there on Sat. lots of vehicles on the ice. I still don't drive on!
Is it really that tough to walk out on to the ice?:confused: Get some exercise people.

[Fishing king2012]

Thanks for the ice update how was fishing? Did you guys catch anything? If so what did you use and where were you on the lake?

[kevinhits]

was out on chain lakes yesterday for a couple hours coming back from Montana. 18 in of ice and lots of vehicles out there. Not even a nibble. Just wondering if anyone out there had any better luck...

[TROLLER]

Thanks for the ice update how was fishing? Did you guys catch anything? If so what did you use and where were you on the lake?

Over there on the other side by the bank . Used a silver hook with a bait on one end and a funny red and white thingy on the other end.

There,now you should be set.

[Fishing king2012]

:sign0085::fishing:hello everyone
how is the fishing slow fair or good? what size are the fish ou guys are catching? what baits to use again?

i know i asked afew of these question a few days ago but want to know. if you can tell me that would be great!

[Hairball]

Hopefully heading out there this afternoon for a few hours, I'll post ice thickness and fish action when i get back......

[OttCan]

Ice is about 14-16". Two of us yesterday caught our limit in 1 1/2hrs as well as a couple suckers...we were pretty much in the middle straight off the launch. Fish were about 10-12".

Ice is slick in some places, FYI.

[Fishing king2012]

What were you using for bait?

[MoFugger21]

What were you using for bait?

Fishing king.... This question has been answered for you in many of the threads that you have asked this exact (or similar) question. Get out and try different baits that have already been recommended to you in those other threads, and see what works.

[OttCan]

What were you using for bait?

Have only a couple of choices....get some maggots, worms, meal worms, shrimp, minnows....see what they like best, then stick to it.


It also helps to READ previous posts...FULLY...before you ask that question!!

[m0808]

Have only a couple of choices....get some maggots, worms, meal worms, shrimp, minnows....see what they like best, then stick to it.


It also helps to READ previous posts...FULLY...before you ask that question!!

This is exactly what i did.

I am new to the forum and after reading and doing some research I went out and got every bait i seen in these posts . Ended up getting abunch of fish and haveing a blast. Cant wait to get back out on the ice this weekend .

[Hairball]

Made it out to Chain today......What an awesome day, sun was shinning....really no wind and the fish where biting!!!!! Started fishing just before 3pm, put my first line down and as I was preparing my second line the first had a bite and it was like that for almost an hour, also had double hits (and landed the fish) twice!
Ice thickness is from 13" to 15", used all bait to see what was hitting the best, found that worms and Vel-cheese worked best. Brought 4 home for supper tonight but landed 14 in 2 hours.

Question, Whats your best way of cooking these rainbows? We bbq them tonight... alittle salt/pepper and lemon juice. whats better to use on the bbq (time to cook, tin foil or no tin foil, spices?) and if you pan fry, what do i use.

Thxs.

[Crusty]

Many rude folks on here. :snapoutofit:

[Bigdad013]

is there much snow on the lake? Reason I ask is, my 4x4 is now a 2x4, hate to get stuck out there with the kids

[Hairball]

is there much snow on the lake? Reason I ask is, my 4x4 is now a 2x4, hate to get stuck out there with the kids

Just a bit along the shore line but no issues in getting stuck. There were lots of 2 wheel drive car/trucks on the ice yesterday.

[Bigdad013]

Just a bit along the shore line but no issues in getting stuck. There were lots of 2 wheel drive car/trucks on the ice yesterday.

Thanks

[kevinhits]

When I was out at chain lakes last weekend, there was a small white car doing donuts on the ice...If you want to play with your life, go find a parking lot as you are a flippin idiot and are not out there to fish and putting other lives at risk.. Hillbilly goof!

[Bigdad013]

What a awesome day on the lake today, clear skies, no wind, and nice and warm. Very busy but well worth it, even caught some fish. Just sitting in the sun soaking it up would have made it a great day

[Fishing king2012]

I was out today too. I had many fish on my hook but keeped getting off my hook but fun day. No fish landed on the fish all day. Could not ask for a better day

[stampsfan]

When I was out at chain lakes last weekend, there was a small white car doing donuts on the ice...If you want to play with your life, go find a parking lot as you are a flippin idiot and are not out there to fish and putting other lives at risk.. Hillbilly goof!

Classic Chain lakes baffoons :angry3: