NYSDOT Advises

Please be advised that while the contractor continues to break up ice on the Lake in the construction area, there will no longer be either barrels or snow fencing in place on the lake surface, as conditions have rendered it impossible to safely place this guidance on the remaining thin ice/slush near the bridge.



For more information, please contact NYSDOT Engineer-in-Charge John Porter at 518-863-4977 or JPORTER@dot.state.ny.us, stop by the project field office at 92 Northville Road in Edinburg, or visit the project Web site at https://www.nysdot.gov/batchellervillebridge.

UPDATE FROM NYSDOT - Open Water Notice for Great Sacandaga Lake in the area of the Batchellerville Bridge

The New York State Department of Transportation advises that due to construction of the new Batchellerville Bridge open water will be present along the entire width of Sacandaga Lake. Existing ice will be broken so that equipment can be moved between shores. The open water conditions will exist for the duration of the winter season.



To maximize safety, orange construction barrels and reflective tape will be placed from shore to shore along the open water.



Lake users should comply with posted signage and respect all barricades, fencing and other tools defining active work

areas. Snowmobilers and all-terrain vehicle operators should reduce speeds and use caution near the bridge.

Please bear in mind that weather conditions may limit the visibility of the signage, barrels and other guidance in place

on equipment and on the ice. Avoid abrupt maneuvers near the bridge, as other vehicles may be approaching the area.


For more information, please contact NYSDOT Engineer-in-Charge John Porter at 518-863-4977 or JPORTER@dot.state.ny.us, stop by the project field office at 92 Northville Road in Edinburg, or visit the project Web site at https://www.nysdot.gov/batchellervillebridge.

February 21st, 2011

Ice Report: 18"-20"


Recreation: The thaw made ice with patches of snow! Snowmobiling is good, and you can now get your 4-Wheelers out!!!


Fishing:

Walleye: fair-slow
Northerns: biting well - 40" range
Brown trout - starting to bite
Perch: Biting

Tip of the Week:
Be sure to hook your sounders well - or you might lose them!
Be sure to check your shantys - jack them up and chip them out!!

January 25th, 2011

Photo by Ony Antonucci of Fullers Store in Edinburg

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ICE REPORT:

We 11" of solid Black Ice

Due to the recent storms there is about 6" of slush on top of the ice

WATER LEVEL:

is down about 8' from New Years

RECREATION:

Snowmobiles are good to go anywhere - ATV's stay in the trails and out of the slush, the trails are beaten down and hard as a rock.

BE CAREFUL if you come across other paths as they may throw you

FISHING:

Fishing is good, but a bit down due to the January Doldrums

TIP OF THE WEEK:

ICE FISHERMEN - Check Your Shanty's due to the slush they may not be jacked up like you think they are!!! Many fisherman spent quality time digging their shanty's out last weekend.

November 1st, 2010

Water Temperature is 45 Degrees


Fishing: fair

Boating/Recreation: The Water levels are still quite high for this time of year, but if you can stand the cold there is still wxcellent boating out there!

Foliage: We are past peak and quite a few leaves are down, but there is still some color to be seen on the mountains.

Hunting: There have been some nice entries in our Big Buck contest already!


Boating Tip of the Week: Check your docks if you have not already pulled them out!

October 8,2010

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Water Temperature is 60 degrees and dropping

Fishing :

Rainbows are biting
Walleye is fair to poor

Northerns are descent in the shallows - good size

Perch are doing well in the rocky shoals

Boating/Recreation:

Happy fourth of July, oh no I mean Columbus Day - you just can't tell from the waterlevels which are exactly where they were in July. All the rain has brough te water up 5 feet. So get out there this weekend and take advantage of the great weather and excellent Fall boating!!

Foliage Report:

This week should be peak! So if you have the opportunity get out there and view the vibrant show nature id putting on!

Boating Tip of the week:

Seriously folks - get your docks before someone else does!!!!

October 1st, 2010

Water Temperature is 65 Degrees

Fishing: Fair

The Rainbows are Hitting nicely

Walleyes are Average

Some descent Northerns were caught at the GSLFF contest last week

Boating/ Recreation:

All this rain is causing the water level to rise rapidly, they are already up 2'.Water levels are about what they were early to mid August. By the time everything is said and done the water may be up 5'.The good news as that we will have Great boating for Columbus Day weekend!

Foliage Report:

The leaves are really beginning to turn vibrant colors now!

Peak should be this week and next week.

If you can get out to see them you really should!

Boating Tip of the Week:

With all this rain we are at flood stages right now. If you have moved your docks out because of the lower water levels typical for this time of year you need to get out there and re-adjust NOW!!!