Thread: Ice out date????

As of today the high for the next 2 weeks is 32 degrees which takes us through the 20th of Feb. What will it take to get rid of the ice if it just get into the 40's after that. I'm going to say it will be closer to the 15th of March before the lake is ice free. If we happen to get a bunch of rain that will speed it up but not the way It looks now.

Jerry- you cant use "abouts" when guessing a date for ice off! Come on now! But according to my dream last night, ice out occured yesterday and I was yanking some crappies out! I will guess that I could launch a boat March 3rd from the Lone Point area. March 7th from Wilborn, Coal Shaft, Bo, and Whitley. And by gosh I hope my guesses are way late!!!

I will say today! Because you can launch at Lithia, you just cant get very far! Does that count and what do i win?

Foul, You cut a hole in the ice don't count. lol . I probably went out a little to far on my date the the average temp last march was 35 the usual temp is 44. So if we are anywhere near that it will be the end of march. You might be able to launch a boat before then but it could be a little scary.

Actually Lithia ramp is close enough to the aerators and recirculators they run to keep the marina open. Just have to fish the docks is all. Bet u could do it and not get run off right now lol

you cant fish the docks from a boat?

I'm in with clfarms1, no earlier than March 15 and if I have to give a "hard" date.........March 18. These old bones just don't feel springy yet!

They frown on the dock fishing boat or not unless u got a slip rented.