View Full Version : Ice conditions around Oakland County, Mi
perchjerker
12-27-2001, 06:11 PM
I know, I know...its a little early yet. But I was wondering if there was anyone who lived by a lake near the Detroit area, maybe in Oakland or Livingston county that could give me a heads up as to when the safe ice is here. Sure would beat driving out there myself just to check.
-thanks in advance
Captain Jay
12-28-2001, 02:15 AM
Dont get excited any time too soon. I live on a lake south west of that area, and we have NONE!! The wind has been blowing everyday and night since it got cold, and none can form. Ive seen a few small farm ponds in the area that have about 2 inches on them, but thats it.
Jay
perchjerker
12-28-2001, 03:46 AM
Thanks, kinda figured as much. Please keep me posted.
Either here or perchjerker1us@yahoo.com
thanks much!!!
I got a report from a very good source that the ice should be safe enough around Grosse Ile for some perch. Check with Bottom Lime Bait & Tackle. (734) 379-9762 Tight Lines, Bo #582
Cangl
12-28-2001, 09:08 AM
Looks good for the smaller lakes that hid areas from the wind with the frozen slush we are getting on top of what ice is already there should be fishing available by the new year. Getting the snowblower, shovel, tip ups and ice rods out today. White christmas at that snowed every day on now.
Stormsearch
12-28-2001, 07:21 PM
Live in northern Oakland County on Lake Orion. No ice. Smaller lake nearby has skim ice 80% overall, but we are a good 5 - 7 days away yet. I can't believe there is any ice safe enough around Grosse Ille right now.
perchjerker
12-28-2001, 07:56 PM
Great! Thanks all you guys for the info! Now I have a few guys I can contact for reliable info without a lot of driving!!!
Gotta love this site!!!
Thanks for putting it on, Scott and the gang at WC!!!!
Stormsearch
12-29-2001, 05:44 PM
Perchjerker,
Quick update - Whompler's and Vineyard lakes are frozen over with about 4" of ice. Not enough up here yet. Heard today that somebody went out on Lake St. Claire from Grosse Point - haven't found him yet!
North lake in Stoney creek metro park frozen over. South lake still a bit to go.Should be good next week.I know of a couple of lakes in Bald Mountain rec. that freeze very quickly before others do.
Captain Jay
12-30-2001, 02:04 AM
If Wamplers and Vineyard are frozen, I know where Ill be on my next two days off (Wednesday and Thursday)
See ya there!!
Jay