ICE ON CROTCH LAKE?

Post by **1lastcast** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:41 pm

ANyone have any info on ice condition for crotch lake? I was up at hay bay yesterday there is 4 inches of hard ice with about 2 inches of soft sitting on top. total of 6" This was at the boat launch on north shore rd.

Id like to make a trip to crotch this weekend. I have never fished this lake before. ANy info would be great.. thanks

Post by **pappy** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:06 pm

ya i posted for info on crotch lake last week with no response. im also thinking of hitting it up this weekend as well, altho i dont know much about the alek either....any help would be nice...

Post by **SCUBA_STEVE** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:23 pm

hey guys welcome to the board!

wish i could help yas out i fished crotch lake around 3 times this summer with no great luck there,for ice fishing have no clue..hope someone helps ya out here abit slow lately here

but wish yas luck!

zort

Post by **Wallyboss** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:28 am

I don't know about the winter but the summer you need to fish the Narrows point see map !! Might be somewhere to start !!!

Post by **1lastcast** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:17 am

Pappy ~ Do live in that area? Im trying to remember the name of a small gas station that was in Ompa. They had a bait shop there. maybe they will have some info on the ice conditions?

I did check the ofsc web site as i remember there is a trail that cuts down the centre of that lake. They post it as not open yet? might have to do some walking on sat.

Post by **pappy** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:14 am

thanks for the advice....i think ill just try my chances elsewhere

Post by **Paya** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:40 am

My suggestion would be to call Tumblehome Lodge and ask for current status. They are very nice people and you should get and answer.

I cannot remember the name of owner but I think it's ED

phone: 613-279-2414

good luck .....Let as know how did you do

Post by **Bulldog** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:36 pm

Actually, Ed's stepson has been managing Tumblehome for the past 3 yrs. or so. His name is Ward. He lives there year round so he should be familiar witht the ice conditions. Give him a ring. Let us know what you find out.

Post by **Bulldog** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:12 pm

As luck would have it, I just had occasion to talk with Ward at Tumblehome Lodge on Crotch L. I was calling to make deposits for our vacations this summer. In any event, he said that the lake is ice covered and that he is able to skate anywhere. He said that there is just one shack on the lake and that it is in the same place every year. So, evidently, the lake is safe and the fishing pressure is practically non-existent. Good luck!

Post by **1lastcast** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:28 pm

is there a good popullation of walleye in that lake? what about bait shops in the area? Can you tell me of any?

Post by **SCUBA_STEVE** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:18 pm

oh crotch lake is known for great eyes......just have to find them lol

zort

Post by **Northerner** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:05 pm

I own the cottage at the far end of Crotch Lake. Colonel Island has been in our family for many years. Good fishing right out in front of the cottage. I live in Windsor so I don't get up there as much as I would like. My brother in Kingston goes up, but not in the winter. There are Whiefish in the lake as well

Post by **Paya** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:17 am

1lastcast wrote:is there a good popullation of walleye in that lake? what about bait shops in the area? Can you tell me of any?

Very good walleye fishing in the lake. Tumblehome Lodge have small bait shop as well. I'm not sure if they carry any alive baits at this time of the year but fell free to call them.
There must be some tackle shops in Sharbot ? Someone might know this ?

Looking forward to see your report