Ic Fishing Report #3

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ICE FISHING REPORT (No. 3 — Jan. 20)
Published: Monday, January 24, 2011
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Courtesy of Connecticut DEP

SAFETY REMINDER: DEP reminds winter anglers that SAFETY COMES FIRST! Be aware that ice thickness varies on all water bodies due to a number of environmental factors including in-lake water circulatory patterns, snow cover and the type and amounts of recent precipitation. Please check the ice carefully before venturing out and check repeatedly to make sure that ice thickness is sufficient. Local bait and tackle shops are often excellent resources for the most current information on ice conditions. Always let someone know where you are going and when you’ll return.

TROUT — Several nice trout were caught this last week including a 15” rainbow. For trout fishing try the following locations: East Twin Lake (8 fish), Crystal Lake, Mashapaug Lake, Highland Lake, Bigelow Pond, Black Pond (Meriden), Cedar Lake, Mt. Tom Pond and Salmon River.

ATLANTIC SALMON — Some fish have been caught at Crystal Lake (Ellington) this past week.

NORTHERN PIKE — Catch and release action continues with an 11 pounder being iced. Fishing for these monsters continues with the successful angler using large bait fish in shallow water. Best reports are coming from Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Bantam Lake, Pachaug Pond, Beseck Lake, Quaddick Reservoir and Connecticut River coves.

WALLEYE — This past week saw a 5 pound 24.5” come through the ice. Areas to try include: Mashapaug Lake and Coventry Lake.

YELLOW PERCH — This tasty fish is being caught at Coventry Lake, Candlewood Lake, East Twin Lake, West Twin Lake, Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Gardner Lake, West Thompson Reservoir, Park Pond, Mudge Pond, Dog Pond, Hayward Lake and West Side Pond.

PANFISH — Panfish are being caught in good numbers between the hours of 6-9 a.m. for the early riser. Jigging with grubs on your favorite lure and moving from place to place is the way to go for these delicious fish. Locations to try include: Beseck Lake, Kenosia Lake, Black Pond (Woodstock), Quaddick Reservoir, Crystal Lake, Highland Lake, Winchester Lake, Red Cedar Lake, Amos Lake, Hayward Lake, Gardner Lake, Coventry Lake, Silver Lake (Kensington), Horse Pond, Dog Pond and Stillwater Pond.

CHAIN PICKEREL — A 20” pickerel was reported this past week. Pickerel are a traditional favorite of ice fishermen. Excellent pickerel fishing is reported at Long Pond, Beseck Lake, Halls Pond, Black Pond (Meriden), Silver Lake, Mudge Pond and Quaddick Reservoir.

LARGEMOUTH/SMALLMOUTH BASS — Some of the larger bass reported last week were over 3.5 pounds. Bass are being found at Coventry Lake, Candlewood Lake, Highland Lake, Colebrook Reservoir, Mashapaug Lake, Bashan Lake, Wyassup Lake and Lake Lillinonah.
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