Wolfeboro Bay is starting to open up....

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

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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

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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

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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!

03-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#3
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

03-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#4
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.

03-31-2011, 10:06 AM	#9
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	#11
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."

03-26-2011, 07:58 AM	#2
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, 08:24 PM	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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.