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*Travel/Cross Bridges at your own risk*
Remember to support your local fishing club so we can keep maintaining the roads and bridges!
March 14, 2019
Bridges were pulled at 6pm. Thanks for a great year!
March 12, 2019
As of today the lake is holding up great for us. Ice is in great shape, travel is not too bad. With the rain expected to come starting tonight, I am sure we will lose most, if not all the snow cover on the lake. The landings will also take a beating from the rain. If you are using our landing, don't be afraid to use our north landing that is on the north side of the point at the clubhouse. We have not needed to use it yet this year, so it should be in great shape. With the forecasted rain, and lack of use, I will be pulling our truck bridge no later than Saturday morning. If conditions deteriorate fast, I will pull it earlier. I will also be pulling the ATV bridge when I pull the truck bridge if it appears its not being used often, unless a director or officer for the club wants to take responsibility for it and maintain it then I will leave it out there.
Hope that all makes sense...If not, read it again. I will post when the bridges are off the ice in the coming days to keep everyone up to speed.
Club meeting Thursday night 7pm at the clubhouse. $1.00 beers, 30 Days of Cash Calendar Raffle tickets available. See ya there.
February 25, 2019
We pulled our bridge at 6 miles today due to lack of use. We will also be pulling the bridge from Asylum in the next day or two and the bridge that is on the south road east of blackbird. We wil leave our bridge that is .6 miles out on our treeline out as long as ice conditions allow. People wanting to cross the lake will need to cut south at the end of our treeline to brickyards treeline and cross their bridge to get to calumet county park.
February 21, 2019
We will be plowing today and moving our bridges. We will most likely be plowing tomorrow also to make travel easier for our members and the Battle on Bago participants. We will have our main east-west road plowed. We will also plow a road that runs north-east between Mansur and Stevens Reefs then end toward Haystack reef.
We will also have a main plowed road that will run south along the outside of blackbird reef and the outside of the reefs east of garlic. It will then run towards Asylum Bay where we will have a truck bridge and an ATV bridge for lake access from Driftwood Lane or the Asylum Bay landing. From where the bridge is, our road will continue south to Oshkosh along horseless reef and connect with Otter Street's Main road.
We will also plow a road that runs east-west along the south side of garlic along those reefs. And we will also connect our north-south road to brickyard fishing clubs tree line, which comes out from Calumet County park. We will also have an ATV bridge on our crack that is .6 miles from shore.
Please support your local fishing clubs and remember the ice is never 100% safe. Do not drive over or thru Christmas trees that are laying down. They are blocking something dangerous. Feel free to stop into the clubhouse if you have questions or want to warm up and have a refreshment.
February 16, 2019
When coming across our first bridge from Paynes Point Landing, be sure to use the road to the NORTH. DO NOT go down the road where there are trees laying down. There is a crack that runs all the way across the lake on our old road.
If you are spearing to the south of our road, just PAY ATTENTION to where you are going when heading back to our bridges/road. Get out and check any cracks before crossing.
February 12, 2019
As of today our main landing is in great shape. We have on average 15+ inches of ice on the lake. We have a truck bridge and an ATV bridge at .6 miles. We also have a truck bridge at 6 miles off our landing and we have a truck bridge on the crack that runs east from blackbird island - it is located on the old plowed road that heads towards Oshkosh. We will resume plowing after this snowstorm is over. We will do our best to keep the bridges from drifting shut with snow today, but that will only last so long with the wind so if you come to a bridge that is drifted in please don't be afraid to stop, grab the shovel you should be carrying and shovel off the bridge. That is the only way the bridges will stay passable during this snow storm. Especially the bridge 6 miles out. If you are in danger out there today and need help call the clubhouse. We will do our best to keep everyone safe within reason. Good luck and remember the ice is never 100% safe.
February 8, 2019
We have 2 bridges on the main crack .6 miles off our landing, and 2 atv bridges. We have a bridge at 6 miles out. Not much snow on the lake but some drifting. We will plow as needed. Our landing is in excellent condition. We have a lot of parking for spearers etc that want to stop into the fisheree and support the club. As most of you know we provide hole markers for spearers. They are intended for our club members that patronize us, and not just random people using our private landing. If you take some please only take what you need not 20 of them. They cost the club a fair amount of money to provide. When you are traveling to and from shore keep speeds down till after you crossed the first bridge. If you see us working on bridges don't be afraid to get out and help.Most importantly, remember the ice is never 100% safe, not even when surrounded by ice cold jack Daniels😎
Good luck be safe.
February 6, 2019
As of today we have between 14 and 22" of ice. The rain we had melted most of the snow, and smoothed out some of the rough ice. The snow we got last night is going to hide some frozen drifts that will make you spill your drink if you hit them so be careful. We have 2 truck bridges and a atv bridge on the crack .6 miles off our landing. We have a bridge also 6 miles off our landing. Our tree line points towards faro springs and is 5 miles long.
Our landing held up very well to the rain and warm temps we had compared to a lot of the other landings. Today or tomorrow I will take a look and see if there are any places we need a bridge not to far from our tree line to help spearers get to their favorite spot. Last week you needed a shovel out there, (and I did pull a guy out who told me he read that but somehow decided he didn't need one)😎This week you need ice creepers out there.
Remember the ice is never 100% safe, and stop in buy me a drink and don't forget to support your local fishing club.
Good luck spearers!
February 1, 2019
Yesterday afternoon I took a long ride around the northern half of the lake. The least amount of ice I found was 13" and the most was 22" we have a working crack .6 miles off our landing and another one 6 miles off our landing. We will be putting truck bridges on those cracks this morning and plowing our main road across towards faro springs. We will also be putting our tree line out today as well. The lake has significant drifting, with drifts as high as 2' or taller in spots. So pay attention where your going and where you stop. If you have problems doing that make sure you have a shovel along to dig yourself out. Remember the ice is never 100% safe, if you are unsure about conditions talk to your local fishing club, check ice depths for yourself, or don't go on the ice.
January 29, 2019
This afternoon I went out and checked ice in a few spots I've been watching closely that have been struggling to make ice as fast as the rest of the lake. Sunday I found a couple spots with only 9 inches, while most of what is found was 10 to 12 inches.
Today when I went out and checked those spots that were lagging, I found one spot with 10.5" on it and everything else was 11 plus inches. With the most I found was 15". So if Mother Nature keeps doing what she's been doing we should have enough ice for a tree line by the weekend. Also major drifting in the lake so travel is tough. Remember the ice is never 100% safe.
January 24, 2019
This afternoon I checked ice out from the clubhouse. We now have a working crack roughly .7 miles off our landing. It seems to be the same crack we usually get that runs north-south off of Paynes Point. There is around 4 inches of snow on the lake with a lot of deep drifts. I drilled holes roughly every half mile out to 4.2 miles, then turned around because of lack of daylight. I found on the new ice a minimum of 10 inches. The most I found was 12 inches. I did hit some slush holes and I'm guessing they are present due to how much the lake is cracking with the temps dropping so fast. In the bay I found a spot with 11 inches. There will be an ATV bridge out Saturday by noon. It will be marked with either a cone or a xmas tree. There is plenty of parking on the ice to park trucks and trailers. Remember, my drink ice is never safe, and the lake ice is never 100% safe. Any questions, call the clubhouse or a director. If they cant answer your questions, call me.
January 20, 2019
In addition to last nights Plow & Bridge update ... see below.
There is a crack roughly .7 miles off shore. That runs generally north-south. It's not major and can be jumped with an ATV no problem. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a lot of new random cracks happening with temps being so cold and lack of snow cover. Most of the time when that happens a crack will form and within a day it is froze solid again and doesn't continue working like a major crack will.
Watch out for shove ice piles, as there numerous piles all over the lake this year.
January 19, 2019
As of today we have between 11-15 inches in the bay and 6.5-8 inches on the new ice out in the lake. I checked out to 3 miles from the clubhouse. I suspect it is generally the same all the way across the lake. By next weekend we wil have atv bridges out if needed, and pending how much ice we make, truck bridges will follow. Feel free to park by our landing if you want to head out fishing. Remember the ice is never 100% safe.
**Travel/Cross Bridges at your own risk**
Remember to support your local fishing club so we can keep maintaining the roads and bridges!
Remember to support your local fishing club so we can keep maintaining the roads and bridges!
March 14, 2019
Bridges were pulled at 6pm. Thanks for a great year!
March 12, 2019
As of today the lake is holding up great for us. Ice is in great shape, travel is not too bad. With the rain expected to come starting tonight, I am sure we will lose most, if not all the snow cover on the lake. The landings will also take a beating from the rain. If you are using our landing, don't be afraid to use our north landing that is on the north side of the point at the clubhouse. We have not needed to use it yet this year, so it should be in great shape. With the forecasted rain, and lack of use, I will be pulling our truck bridge no later than Saturday morning. If conditions deteriorate fast, I will pull it earlier. I will also be pulling the ATV bridge when I pull the truck bridge if it appears its not being used often, unless a director or officer for the club wants to take responsibility for it and maintain it then I will leave it out there.
Hope that all makes sense...If not, read it again. I will post when the bridges are off the ice in the coming days to keep everyone up to speed.
Club meeting Thursday night 7pm at the clubhouse. $1.00 beers, 30 Days of Cash Calendar Raffle tickets available. See ya there.
February 25, 2019
We pulled our bridge at 6 miles today due to lack of use. We will also be pulling the bridge from Asylum in the next day or two and the bridge that is on the south road east of blackbird. We wil leave our bridge that is .6 miles out on our treeline out as long as ice conditions allow. People wanting to cross the lake will need to cut south at the end of our treeline to brickyards treeline and cross their bridge to get to calumet county park.
February 21, 2019
We will be plowing today and moving our bridges. We will most likely be plowing tomorrow also to make travel easier for our members and the Battle on Bago participants. We will have our main east-west road plowed. We will also plow a road that runs north-east between Mansur and Stevens Reefs then end toward Haystack reef.
We will also have a main plowed road that will run south along the outside of blackbird reef and the outside of the reefs east of garlic. It will then run towards Asylum Bay where we will have a truck bridge and an ATV bridge for lake access from Driftwood Lane or the Asylum Bay landing. From where the bridge is, our road will continue south to Oshkosh along horseless reef and connect with Otter Street's Main road.
We will also plow a road that runs east-west along the south side of garlic along those reefs. And we will also connect our north-south road to brickyard fishing clubs tree line, which comes out from Calumet County park. We will also have an ATV bridge on our crack that is .6 miles from shore.
Please support your local fishing clubs and remember the ice is never 100% safe. Do not drive over or thru Christmas trees that are laying down. They are blocking something dangerous. Feel free to stop into the clubhouse if you have questions or want to warm up and have a refreshment.
February 16, 2019
When coming across our first bridge from Paynes Point Landing, be sure to use the road to the NORTH. DO NOT go down the road where there are trees laying down. There is a crack that runs all the way across the lake on our old road.
If you are spearing to the south of our road, just PAY ATTENTION to where you are going when heading back to our bridges/road. Get out and check any cracks before crossing.
February 12, 2019
As of today our main landing is in great shape. We have on average 15+ inches of ice on the lake. We have a truck bridge and an ATV bridge at .6 miles. We also have a truck bridge at 6 miles off our landing and we have a truck bridge on the crack that runs east from blackbird island - it is located on the old plowed road that heads towards Oshkosh. We will resume plowing after this snowstorm is over. We will do our best to keep the bridges from drifting shut with snow today, but that will only last so long with the wind so if you come to a bridge that is drifted in please don't be afraid to stop, grab the shovel you should be carrying and shovel off the bridge. That is the only way the bridges will stay passable during this snow storm. Especially the bridge 6 miles out. If you are in danger out there today and need help call the clubhouse. We will do our best to keep everyone safe within reason. Good luck and remember the ice is never 100% safe.
February 8, 2019
We have 2 bridges on the main crack .6 miles off our landing, and 2 atv bridges. We have a bridge at 6 miles out. Not much snow on the lake but some drifting. We will plow as needed. Our landing is in excellent condition. We have a lot of parking for spearers etc that want to stop into the fisheree and support the club. As most of you know we provide hole markers for spearers. They are intended for our club members that patronize us, and not just random people using our private landing. If you take some please only take what you need not 20 of them. They cost the club a fair amount of money to provide. When you are traveling to and from shore keep speeds down till after you crossed the first bridge. If you see us working on bridges don't be afraid to get out and help.Most importantly, remember the ice is never 100% safe, not even when surrounded by ice cold jack Daniels😎
Good luck be safe.
February 6, 2019
As of today we have between 14 and 22" of ice. The rain we had melted most of the snow, and smoothed out some of the rough ice. The snow we got last night is going to hide some frozen drifts that will make you spill your drink if you hit them so be careful. We have 2 truck bridges and a atv bridge on the crack .6 miles off our landing. We have a bridge also 6 miles off our landing. Our tree line points towards faro springs and is 5 miles long.
Our landing held up very well to the rain and warm temps we had compared to a lot of the other landings. Today or tomorrow I will take a look and see if there are any places we need a bridge not to far from our tree line to help spearers get to their favorite spot. Last week you needed a shovel out there, (and I did pull a guy out who told me he read that but somehow decided he didn't need one)😎This week you need ice creepers out there.
Remember the ice is never 100% safe, and stop in buy me a drink and don't forget to support your local fishing club.
Good luck spearers!
February 1, 2019
Yesterday afternoon I took a long ride around the northern half of the lake. The least amount of ice I found was 13" and the most was 22" we have a working crack .6 miles off our landing and another one 6 miles off our landing. We will be putting truck bridges on those cracks this morning and plowing our main road across towards faro springs. We will also be putting our tree line out today as well. The lake has significant drifting, with drifts as high as 2' or taller in spots. So pay attention where your going and where you stop. If you have problems doing that make sure you have a shovel along to dig yourself out. Remember the ice is never 100% safe, if you are unsure about conditions talk to your local fishing club, check ice depths for yourself, or don't go on the ice.
January 29, 2019
This afternoon I went out and checked ice in a few spots I've been watching closely that have been struggling to make ice as fast as the rest of the lake. Sunday I found a couple spots with only 9 inches, while most of what is found was 10 to 12 inches.
Today when I went out and checked those spots that were lagging, I found one spot with 10.5" on it and everything else was 11 plus inches. With the most I found was 15". So if Mother Nature keeps doing what she's been doing we should have enough ice for a tree line by the weekend. Also major drifting in the lake so travel is tough. Remember the ice is never 100% safe.
January 24, 2019
This afternoon I checked ice out from the clubhouse. We now have a working crack roughly .7 miles off our landing. It seems to be the same crack we usually get that runs north-south off of Paynes Point. There is around 4 inches of snow on the lake with a lot of deep drifts. I drilled holes roughly every half mile out to 4.2 miles, then turned around because of lack of daylight. I found on the new ice a minimum of 10 inches. The most I found was 12 inches. I did hit some slush holes and I'm guessing they are present due to how much the lake is cracking with the temps dropping so fast. In the bay I found a spot with 11 inches. There will be an ATV bridge out Saturday by noon. It will be marked with either a cone or a xmas tree. There is plenty of parking on the ice to park trucks and trailers. Remember, my drink ice is never safe, and the lake ice is never 100% safe. Any questions, call the clubhouse or a director. If they cant answer your questions, call me.
January 20, 2019
In addition to last nights Plow & Bridge update ... see below.
There is a crack roughly .7 miles off shore. That runs generally north-south. It's not major and can be jumped with an ATV no problem. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a lot of new random cracks happening with temps being so cold and lack of snow cover. Most of the time when that happens a crack will form and within a day it is froze solid again and doesn't continue working like a major crack will.
Watch out for shove ice piles, as there numerous piles all over the lake this year.
January 19, 2019
As of today we have between 11-15 inches in the bay and 6.5-8 inches on the new ice out in the lake. I checked out to 3 miles from the clubhouse. I suspect it is generally the same all the way across the lake. By next weekend we wil have atv bridges out if needed, and pending how much ice we make, truck bridges will follow. Feel free to park by our landing if you want to head out fishing. Remember the ice is never 100% safe.
**Travel/Cross Bridges at your own risk**
Remember to support your local fishing club so we can keep maintaining the roads and bridges!