Putting the Boat to Bed

[Big Sky]

So, when does everyone put their boat away for winter?

I usually put mine away in late October. The fishing's pretty good and the lakes are pretty quiet. Hunting completely takes over in November.

[Salmon Slayer Lenny]

Usually mid to late October, depends on the weather forecasts. As soon as the temperature dips below freezing for a good part of the night, I pack it away.

[58thecat]

If it gets too hot to hunt then go fishing so it all depends on the weather.

[Wes_G]

The best month and a half of the entire season is still left!

[fluxcore]

I go until I'm dodging ice chunks!

[dutchman]

I usually go till mid October. I don't worry about the odd freezing night since the boat is stored in a heated shop. With an inboard, the winterizing process is a little more than an outboard.

[Lambo]

I go until I'm dodging ice chunks!

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[RavYak]

In 2014 it was November 8th, last year November 14th. This year I am hoping to get the kayak out in December!

[dodger]

Many years I have broken ice to get to open water. Heading out in ice fog to fish and the boat and gear covered in frost - love it :sHa_shakeshout:

Dodger.

[fluxcore]

This time of year presents your best shot at trophy walleye! The hens fatten up preparing for ice over and spawning.

[CMichaud]

Depends...
how much water is in the lower leg😀

[Mackinaw]

Started putting things away on the boat today took the last trip to cold leaving next week for a month or so in Ontario so it is an early pack up.

Mack