Wolfeboro Bay is starting to open up....

Lakesrider · 03-20-2011, 09:03 PM

Last year when there was this much open water I saw guys in boats out fishing. I expect to see them any day now...

trfour · 03-20-2011, 11:49 PM

Although this winter's grip on us all is giving way, we all enjoy so the four seasons here!... Great to see that Mother Nature's transmission still works, and when she grabs another gear, it is time for us to get ready and also enjoy another Boating season here. May she continue to and bring it on, May she also let us enjoy our very beloved and all four seasons here! She can be very tough on us, at times, as we have and will learn. Remember that she is a part of that very refreshing summer breeze that we so enjoy here also! Stay alert, and give her due possess...

Above all, stay safe Y'All,
Terry

topwater · 03-21-2011, 07:33 AM

It is againest the law to be fishing out of a boat on Winnie until April 1st. Trust me, I know this to be a fact.

hazelnut · 03-21-2011, 11:02 AM

I saw more than just a few snowmobiles out on the lake this past weekend.

Nuts?

upthesaukee · 03-21-2011, 11:29 AM

While waiting for the super moon to rise, we had the pleasure of watching a single snowmobiler out around Little Mark, going like a bat out of Hades, and headed to the middle of the bay and lost sight of him down near Echo Point. Not sure I would want to be alone at this time of year and that late in the day.

Airedale1 · 03-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Wherever you are, you can view the progress of the ice out of Wolfeboro Bay from the Wolfeboro Bay Cam here:http://wolfeborocam.com/wolfecam.php

snowflake · 03-21-2011, 04:15 PM

Someone mentioned waiting for the Super Moon to rise... any pictures? It rose like a huge orange pumpkin here in Boston. Love the Winnipesaukee and Wentworth cams. I'm already looking forward to August and my annual trip to Wolfeboro!

MAXUM · 03-23-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazelnut

I saw more than just a few snowmobiles out on the lake this past weekend.

Nuts?

I think so.

Alton Bay · 03-23-2011, 09:54 PM

Just has a couple of sleds ride by my dock tonight at about 9:30. Yikes!

Sue Doe-Nym · 03-24-2011, 01:52 PM

Just think, a year ago today was the earliest recorded "Ice Out" !!

The Hairy Beast · 03-24-2011, 02:19 PM

April 1st is the start of the Salmon season, and judging by the amount of open water, it isn't looking too good. Salmon show first in Alton, but they don't show until the ice is out about to the Bandstand. As of today (ignore the stuffed owl) the ice is barely past the Downings Landing dock:

WMUR's weather page says temps will stay cold for the rest of this week, so not much melting in the offing. It may be a late-starting season this year, asnd it will be even later in Wolfeboro.

The Salmon come in at Wolfeboro about two weeks after they show at Alton. Rainbows can be had in Wolfeboro before the salmon show, though. In past years I have gone to the town docks when the ice was out about as far as it is now, and seen trout hitting small bugs hatching out on the surface right next to the edge of the ice.

Here's a crop from the web cam as of a few minutes ago:

I wouldn't be surprised if there were trout lurking along the edge of that ice line. Come April 1, we may find out if I am right.

SIKSUKR · 03-25-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hairy Beast

I wouldn't be surprised if there were trout lurking along the edge of that ice line.

Looks like the owls are lurking though.

Grady223 · 03-25-2011, 02:32 PM

What a change from last year! Doesn't look like Ice Out anytime soon.

The Hairy Beast · 03-26-2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Looks like the owls are lurking though.

They're looking for the trout!

Merrymeeting · 03-26-2011, 07:58 AM

We drove around the lake yesterday. Unfortunately we were on our way to several appointments so we didn't have time to stop and take pictures.

It felt a lot warmer than the weather folks had prepared me for, and the sun was strong.

Water was visible around most edges of the lake though the main ice pack is still solid and in one piece.

Around Alton, the Merrymeeting Marsh and River are completely open, with very little evidence of ice anywhere. This was not the case when we were there 2 weeks ago.

Water temp posted from Lakeport Dam still (surprisingly) shows the temp is still rising. Up to 36 yesterday.

The Hairy Beast · 03-27-2011, 02:01 PM

In Alton, the water's out a bit further toward the Bandstand as of yesterday (Saturday). The salmon tend to show once the open water hits that bandstand. The weather was 30-ish and incredibly windy. No sign of fish yet. I took these shots down on the docks, cringing from the wind in my parka.

These are the docks we fish from. The water's open nicely, but no fish yet.

RLW · 03-27-2011, 04:08 PM

Here is another up todate ice out in the bay (Alton)

gf2020 · 03-27-2011, 08:24 PM

I was in Wolfeboro this afternoon, the bay looked pretty much wide open to me as I drove thru. Nothing compared to this time last year, however.

Mr. V · 03-27-2011, 11:45 PM

Just wondering ...

Has the lake ever start to thaw out like this, only to refreeze again during a subsequent deep freeze?

beltrams · 03-28-2011, 09:41 PM

Wow, looking at those pictures, it must have been some windy for that relatively puny patch of open water to be whipped up like that.

Merrymeeting · 03-29-2011, 10:06 AM

This is why we have ice-out contests and everyone has an opinion.

My bet is that the ice pack is more fragile than some believe. Despite the cold nighttime temps and re-freezing, the water under the ice has been getting warmer, and therefore eating away from underneath.

I've also been watching the changes along my work commute. I travel Rt 495 from the Marlborough area to Andover. In the past week, most of the rivers, streams, and swamps have cleared completely of ice, and the few large ponds and lakes are showing signs of clearing. Another week should do it here, and this area is usually about 2 weeks ahead of the lakes.

A mid to 3rd week in April ice-out still sounds good to me.

SIKSUKR · 03-31-2011, 10:06 AM

Disagree.With more snow in the forecast,this will reflect the ever growing intensity from the sun.The pond across the street from me in Bedford (Manchester area) is still well locked in.Latest I've seen it in my 17 years here.On the Silver Sands iceout cam they show 3 similar ice coverages on different years.The ice outs were on April 20,23 and May 2.Late April this year.

The Hairy Beast · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Disagree.With more snow in the forecast,this will reflect the ever growing intensity from the sun.The pond across the street from me in Bedford (Manchester area) is still well locked in.Latest I've seen it in my 17 years here.On the Silver Sands iceout cam they show 3 similar ice coverages on different years.The ice outs were on April 20,23 and May 2.Late April this year.

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AND tomorrow is opening day of the Salmon Season with a Noreaster blizzard (6-12 inches of heavy wet snow) coming in. Boy, doesn't THAT suck! Not that I expected any salmon to be around, with so little open water, but it would have been nice to wet a line.

CrownRay · 03-31-2011, 02:38 PM

Well, a positive on all this, if there is such a thing...maybe it will still be 80 in November this year

Grady223 · 03-31-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

A mid to 3rd week in April ice-out still sounds good to me.

Sounds good to me, I have 4/17!

03-20-2011, 09:03 PM	#1
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Wolfeboro Bay is starting to open up.... Last year when there was this much open water I saw guys in boats out fishing. I expect to see them any day now...

03-20-2011, 11:49 PM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Although this winter's grip on us all is giving way, we all enjoy so the four seasons here!... Great to see that Mother Nature's transmission still works, and when she grabs another gear, it is time for us to get ready and also enjoy another Boating season here. May she continue to and bring it on, May she also let us enjoy our very beloved and all four seasons here! She can be very tough on us, at times, as we have and will learn. Remember that she is a part of that very refreshing summer breeze that we so enjoy here also! Stay alert, and give her due possess... Above all, stay safe Y'All, Terry __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

03-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,468 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Alton Scenic View Saturday night. While waiting for the super moon to rise, we had the pleasure of watching a single snowmobiler out around Little Mark, going like a bat out of Hades, and headed to the middle of the bay and lost sight of him down near Echo Point. Not sure I would want to be alone at this time of year and that late in the day. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-21-2011, 12:24 PM	#6
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Wherever you are, you can view the progress of the ice out of Wolfeboro Bay from the Wolfeboro Bay Cam here:http://wolfeborocam.com/wolfecam.php __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

03-21-2011, 04:15 PM	#7
snowflake Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	wolfeboro bay... Someone mentioned waiting for the Super Moon to rise... any pictures? It rose like a huge orange pumpkin here in Boston. Love the Winnipesaukee and Wentworth cams. I'm already looking forward to August and my annual trip to Wolfeboro!

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03-21-2011, 07:33 AM	#3
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	It is againest the law to be fishing out of a boat on Winnie until April 1st. Trust me, I know this to be a fact.

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03-21-2011, 11:02 AM	#4
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	I saw more than just a few snowmobiles out on the lake this past weekend. Nuts?

03-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#9
Alton Bay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 188 Thanks: 73 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	Just has a couple of sleds ride by my dock tonight at about 9:30. Yikes!

03-24-2011, 01:52 PM	#10
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 751 Thanked 792 Times in 415 Posts	Just think, a year ago today was the earliest recorded "Ice Out" !!

03-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#11
The Hairy Beast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 70 Times in 24 Posts	April 1st is the start of the Salmon season, and judging by the amount of open water, it isn't looking too good. Salmon show first in Alton, but they don't show until the ice is out about to the Bandstand. As of today (ignore the stuffed owl) the ice is barely past the Downings Landing dock: WMUR's weather page says temps will stay cold for the rest of this week, so not much melting in the offing. It may be a late-starting season this year, asnd it will be even later in Wolfeboro. The Salmon come in at Wolfeboro about two weeks after they show at Alton. Rainbows can be had in Wolfeboro before the salmon show, though. In past years I have gone to the town docks when the ice was out about as far as it is now, and seen trout hitting small bugs hatching out on the surface right next to the edge of the ice. Here's a crop from the web cam as of a few minutes ago: I wouldn't be surprised if there were trout lurking along the edge of that ice line. Come April 1, we may find out if I am right.

03-25-2011, 02:32 PM	#13
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 465 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	What a change from last year! Doesn't look like Ice Out anytime soon.

03-26-2011, 07:58 AM	#15
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	We drove around the lake yesterday. Unfortunately we were on our way to several appointments so we didn't have time to stop and take pictures. It felt a lot warmer than the weather folks had prepared me for, and the sun was strong. Water was visible around most edges of the lake though the main ice pack is still solid and in one piece. Around Alton, the Merrymeeting Marsh and River are completely open, with very little evidence of ice anywhere. This was not the case when we were there 2 weeks ago. Water temp posted from Lakeport Dam still (surprisingly) shows the temp is still rising. Up to 36 yesterday.

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03-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#16
The Hairy Beast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 7 Thanked 70 Times in 24 Posts	In Alton, the water's out a bit further toward the Bandstand as of yesterday (Saturday). The salmon tend to show once the open water hits that bandstand. The weather was 30-ish and incredibly windy. No sign of fish yet. I took these shots down on the docks, cringing from the wind in my parka. These are the docks we fish from. The water's open nicely, but no fish yet. Last edited by The Hairy Beast; 03-27-2011 at 02:06 PM. Reason: add pics

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03-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#17
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Can't get enough of ice out Here is another up todate ice out in the bay (Alton) Attached Images __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

03-27-2011, 08:24 PM	#18
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	I was in Wolfeboro this afternoon, the bay looked pretty much wide open to me as I drove thru. Nothing compared to this time last year, however.

03-27-2011, 11:45 PM	#19
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	Just wondering ... Has the lake ever start to thaw out like this, only to refreeze again during a subsequent deep freeze?

03-28-2011, 09:41 PM	#20
beltrams Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, looking at those pictures, it must have been some windy for that relatively puny patch of open water to be whipped up like that.

03-29-2011, 10:06 AM	#21
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	This is why we have ice-out contests and everyone has an opinion. My bet is that the ice pack is more fragile than some believe. Despite the cold nighttime temps and re-freezing, the water under the ice has been getting warmer, and therefore eating away from underneath. I've also been watching the changes along my work commute. I travel Rt 495 from the Marlborough area to Andover. In the past week, most of the rivers, streams, and swamps have cleared completely of ice, and the few large ponds and lakes are showing signs of clearing. Another week should do it here, and this area is usually about 2 weeks ahead of the lakes. A mid to 3rd week in April ice-out still sounds good to me.

03-31-2011, 10:06 AM	#22
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Disagree.With more snow in the forecast,this will reflect the ever growing intensity from the sun.The pond across the street from me in Bedford (Manchester area) is still well locked in.Latest I've seen it in my 17 years here.On the Silver Sands iceout cam they show 3 similar ice coverages on different years.The ice outs were on April 20,23 and May 2.Late April this year. __________________ SIKSUKR

03-31-2011, 02:38 PM	#24
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Well, a positive on all this, if there is such a thing...maybe it will still be 80 in November this year __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

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