February 26th, 2014

Lake Conditions:

The slush from last weekends storms has hardened up again, so the lake is accessible to 4 wheelers and 4 Wheel drive vehicles. BE CAREFUL because it is rough!

Also KEEP AN EYE OUT - some fishermen have plowed from the shoreline to their shanty's - and they are not all marked. You don't want to hit one of the snowbanks.

Ice Report:

We still have about 20"+ of ice out there. Last weekend there was some water from the creek down in the bay by Lakeside. It has refrozen, but be aware.

My prediction is that the Lake will be nice and smooth again by March 23rd.

Water Level:

Is just about as low as it gets right now. All the islands are out and visible. The Trap Islands look like gigantic hills. There is still quite a bit of snow covering up the rocks and stumps, so most hazards should be snow covered.

The Mullyville Trail - Sacandaga access by Turner Road still looks good.

Fishing:

has slowed down somewhat, we are still in a mid winter lull due to the cold weather.

Tip of the Week:
If you have plowed a path to your shanty - be considerate and mark it with a reflector. ( if you see it is in a major snowmobile access point) It is no fun to hit one of those and go flying off your snow machine!

Join us for Fuel-n-Food's Weekend Long Fishing Contest
You can join us for the Pig Roast at Wally's on Saturday!

Also Lakeside Tavern is hosting their Annual Snowmobile Fun Run to benefit the Northville Rotary Club. Always a good time!

February 14, 2014

Photo by Bill Trojan www.WATPhoto.com

Ice Report: 

There is a consistent 20" of ice everywhere! There are no real ridges to speak of ( which we usually have at this point) And the rocks and stumps on the shoreline are covered in snow! Don't ride up by the Dam as this is still a hazard!

Water Level:

The water level is way down, so no water around Scout Island and Lakeside Tavern

Snow Report:

There is plenty of snow on the ice and no slush! The flat good surfaces that were good for 4 wheelers and cars are gone - So even pick up trucks will get stuck in the snow now due to the deeper snow! 

Fishing:

We are in a mid winter lull. Northerns are steady, but everything else has slowed down. Don't worry it will pick up again in a couple of weeks.

Fireworks:

This Sunday at Lanzi's on the Lake. The trail conditions are great do ride your snow machine to the Great Sacandaga and enjoy some great fireworks!

Tip of the Week:

Make Sure your shanty is jacked up high enough!

January 21, 2014

Photo by Ony Antonucci

Ice Report: 

There is a 14 inch sheet of ice on the Lake! 

There are minimal Ridges out there. There is one by Lanzi's on the Lake, one by Sin Clair point.

One by Mayfield Beach and one by Scout Island had open water but has refrozen with the cold temperatures.

Water was up about 3 feet, but will go down a foot or so by the weekend so all should be well by then.

Keep an Eye on the Shore lines for open water!With the coler temperatures they should all be refrozen and have about six inches of ice by the weekend - but be aware. And for the next few days be conscious of the shore lines and the islands.

There is 2 inches of snow on top of the ice, so it is great for snowmobiles and ATV's. Snowmobile - watch out for rocks on the shorelines!!!!

Fishing:

The Northern's have really picked up since this past Sunday, and the Walleye have slowed down a bit.

Tip of the Week:

Watch out for tip ups on the lake! If you do run them over we have more at Fuel-n-Food!!!!

Walleye Challenge

December 30th, 2013

Lake Temp is 32 degrees!

Ice Report: As of Friday there was a minimum of 7" of ice with some places reporting up to a foot of ice! Snowmobile riders were reported up by Captain Nauti's.

Fishing is good!
More ice Shanty's are appearing on the Lake daily! They are catching Perch and Walleye and Medium size pike 25-30"

Be careful of the shorelines when pulling the shanty's out onto the ice, but other than that you should be good!

By this weekend with the cold temperatures we should be up to a foot of ice in most places! 

Tip of the Week: Make sure to anchor down your shanty - or it may not be there when you go back!!

Have fun and be safe!

December 6th, 2013

Water Temperature is: 32 Degrees

ALL the bays are now frozen and they have been fishing from the Northville Bridge to the spillway. We do not recommend that at this point as the warmer weather has made the ice a little unpredictable. We are expecting 3 inches of snow or so tonight, and a nice long cold spell. IF this is the case the entire lake should be frozen by NEXT weekend!

They have been fishing on Northville and Mayfield lakes which appear to have a good 4 inches of ice. They have been catching perch, walleye, crappie and sunfish.

Tip of the Week: BE SURE to ask an ice fisherman about the ice conditions BEFORE jumping on your sled and riding the lake. They KNOW the ice conditions!

Be careful out there folks!We are almost there but not quite!

November 22, 2013

Get Ready for Ice Fishing!
( Photo from 2004 Walleye Challenge)

Everything is on Target for this time of year!

Water Temperature is around 32 degrees

Lake Level: 

The Lake is down about 6" from last week - and I as I said - if this pattern holds it will be at a perfect level for freezing!

The Bays are Freezing!!! 

From Wally's and north the bays are Freezing!! From the river all the way to Sport Island Pub there is Ice! Mayfield and Northville Lakes are frozen!

My prediction is that by the day after thanksgiving we MAY have 2-3 inches of ice!!! These areas MAY be fishable by next weekend! (We are not talking about the ENTIRE LAKE but these areas - just to be clear)

Tip of the week:

Make sure your blades are sharp on your Augers and check the line on your tip-ups!