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Originally Posted by Alton Bay
So, do you think the ice is still "rock solid"?
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Most of you won't care about this analogy but Sebago Lake in Maine bears striking similarities to Winnipesaukee when it comes to Ice Out and the dates. Since I have been keeping track, about ten years, only once did ice out occur other than in the same 2 day window.
There has been a HUGE difference in ice conditions this week, to the point that I couldn't/wouldn't chance going over to my place by sled which is on an island about 1/2 to 3/4 mile from shore. The lake has risen 6 inches this week from runoff and melting. The ice has pulled away from shore by several feet. The top 8 inches of the ice has that "honeycomb" look, a sure sign that the process has begun. The bottom 8 inches is solid ice. With the temps forecast in the next 6-10 days, I would expect the slow progression of what we're all waiting for to continue.
The absolute clincher for me today was the fact that there was NOT ONE ice fisherman on the ice in an area that just 2 weeks ago had hundreds of vehicles on it for the annual fishing derby.
Be Safe,
Blue Thunder