Northwest Fishing Reports

It's time again...well almost. So, it's time to restart the thread. Please report ice thickness/ strength and if you wet a line or not. Stay safe and good luck!

According to the long range forecast, eastern Washington may have some ice forming on the area lakes starting this weekend. Low's are suppose to drop into the upper teens and lower 20's.

'They' say it might SNOW in places on this side of the mountains overnight Fri., Sat., and Sun. But I probably won't get any.

Hailing lightly now.

cant wait for ice fishing its so much fun gonna start at eloika and by the end of the season i will be at silver lake maybe someone could give me some tips to getting a good catch always caught a few fish but never enough big ones for a meal hoping to change that this is my second year so any tips would help

russ2683 wrote:cant wait for ice fishing its so much fun gonna start at eloika and by the end of the season i will be at silver lake maybe someone could give me some tips to getting a good catch always caught a few fish but never enough big ones for a meal hoping to change that this is my second year so any tips would help

Russ- Looks for a black Cabela's Hub shelter out on Eloika. We can talk strategies and spots to target.

russ2683 wrote:cant wait for ice fishing its so much fun gonna start at eloika and by the end of the season i will be at silver lake maybe someone could give me some tips to getting a good catch always caught a few fish but never enough big ones for a meal hoping to change that this is my second year so any tips would help

We are planning to have some ice fishing articles and other fun stuff this winter. Stay tuned!

-40 up here in Fairbanks! Wish I could send you guys some of it......you'd be drilling holes within a week! I want to go out again but it's just painful, frightful cold up here.

thanks i will do that

raffensg64 wrote:-40 up here in Fairbanks! Wish I could send you guys some of it......you'd be drilling holes within a week! I want to go out again but it's just painful, frightful cold up here.

And very dangerous

Got on the ice at 10,000' here in WY last Sunday got a bow and 3 cutthroat...

Very true, Mark.....dangerous cold. We haven't been above -25 in the last week. Overnight lows still dropping to -40. Locals are saying this is abnormal for this time of year, as these temps don't usually arrive and stay until January. It's so cold in the interior that people aren't ice fishing. I'm glad I got out the few times I did......may have been my shortest ice fishing season EVER! Should this weather break, I'm dreading punching holes with my hand-powered Strikemaster! It's got new blades and cuts like a champ, however that ice will be mighty thick. I see a power auger in my near future, extension included, as the ice gets 50" thick or better here. Would make a good Christmas gift, eh?

But will it even start in those extreme temperatures?

anybody check the ice at eloika should of formed some this weekend wondering if anyone went out

Eloika is locked up, but still unfishable as of Dec. 3rd. Ice is approximately 1/2-3/4" thickness at the shore. Few more weeks if we don't see a huge dip in temp...

awesome cant wait

Dec. 10 Eloika's ice is 4.5" at shore. About 10 yards from the bank at the public launch, the ice has heaved, so be mindful of that. After the heave, the ice is a consistent 3.25" across the lake. We spoke with a warden who explained how someone went for a swim today ... I think I will give it another week before attempting the north end.

CoyoteCrazy just posted a report for Hog Canyon. Guess it's iced over 3/4 of the way at 4".

question for someone who could help me if i am looking to catch perch crappie and bass ice fishing and i am heading out to a couple lakes this weekend what are some good lure choices i could add to tackle box before heading out you know size color what not and would maggots or mealworms be a better choice and if maggots white or pink thank you for the help see ya on the ice

Any ice on Evergreen Reservoir, Soda, Fish lake, Roses lake, Banks Lake?