Ice-in Watch 2006

FLAG! · 01-26-2006, 10:18 AM

I'm counting on you lucky people who are up there this weekend to poke holes in the big lake and let us know... The suspense is killing me...
We'll be fishing the wolfeboro area on the 4th & 5th, but my buddies keep moaning about the ice not being safe.... I keep assuring them that the cold nights are doing what we need them to do...

Fingers are crossed!!!

pparisi133 · 01-26-2006, 12:02 PM

Wow, it looks like the lake is setting up.....looking forward to reports from the "field" as to how actual conditions are up there. A group of us Flatlanders will be going to Rattlesnake for our annual trip on derby weekend...hopefully all will be well by then.

Island Girl · 01-27-2006, 10:20 PM

Check out the Ice-In page for a nice aerial shot of part of the lake. This picture generously lent to us to view by Bill Himmel at LakesRegionAerials.com. It shows a very unique ice formation... Don't go out there yet or you will be in for a surprise.

Look here http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/icein.htm

DRH · 01-27-2006, 10:24 PM

Very interesting photo!

Pepper · 01-28-2006, 01:06 AM

Holy Cannoli!

That's interesting "formation" alright!

Note to GravyBoat: Do NOT go out on a snowmobile and head left! Yikes!

Island Girl · 01-28-2006, 08:57 PM

Bill Himmel sent another of his greats shots for our enjoyment... this is just off Broadview condos in Gilford.

Enjoy!

http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/icein.htm

Pepper · 01-28-2006, 10:33 PM

Sometimes you see something on a webcam that just "strikes" you. That happened to me this evening. While viewing the Ice-In watch page, I discovered that the "FrontLawn Cam" broadcasts it's image even after dark. Having viewed this same page earlier this morning, I was delighted to see something that is invisible in the bright light of day but quite visible after dark. I wonder if the cam managed to capture an image of the critter who "signed his X"?

mcdude · 01-30-2006, 08:23 AM

The Union Leader's take on things....

http://www.theunionleader.com/articl...8-a4de32084b90

Mink Islander · 01-30-2006, 09:14 AM

Just wondering whether there's any activity out on the ice in this area or over towards Mark Island from the Cattle Landing. Curious what the ice thickness is like over there. Guessing it's still pretty questionable through there and the marginally cool nights and spring-like days aren't helping much.

FLAG! · 01-30-2006, 11:40 AM

Hey all, I had about 20 minutes to stop in at Wolfeboro and chip a hole in the ice on my way through town. South Wolfeboro Bay. It was sketchy getting on to the ice but Once out about 30 feet I had 4 inches of black ice with about two inches of crusty, crumbly grey stuff on top. We're going to hit the ice with a large group of fishermen next weekend, but if we don't have a solid 6 inches, I think we might opt for a nearby small pond instead. Anyone know how the ice fishing is in Rust pond?

Mink Islander · 01-30-2006, 11:49 AM

Interesting. I too look to have at least 6" and preferably 8" of black ice under me before I go marching across the lake to my place. May be a stretch to see that by the weekend.

01-26-2006, 12:02 PM	#2
pparisi133 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Finally! Wow, it looks like the lake is setting up.....looking forward to reports from the "field" as to how actual conditions are up there. A group of us Flatlanders will be going to Rattlesnake for our annual trip on derby weekend...hopefully all will be well by then.

01-27-2006, 10:20 PM	#3
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Aerial Shot of lake today Check out the Ice-In page for a nice aerial shot of part of the lake. This picture generously lent to us to view by Bill Himmel at LakesRegionAerials.com. It shows a very unique ice formation... Don't go out there yet or you will be in for a surprise. Look here http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/icein.htm __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-27-2006, 10:24 PM	#4
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	Very interesting photo! __________________ DRH

01-28-2006, 01:06 AM	#5
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Holy Cannoli! That's interesting "formation" alright! Note to GravyBoat: Do NOT go out on a snowmobile and head left! Yikes! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-28-2006, 08:57 PM	#6
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Another aerial shot Bill Himmel sent another of his greats shots for our enjoyment... this is just off Broadview condos in Gilford. Enjoy! http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/icein.htm __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-26-2006, 10:18 AM	#1
FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	I'm counting on you lucky people who are up there this weekend to poke holes in the big lake and let us know... The suspense is killing me... We'll be fishing the wolfeboro area on the 4th & 5th, but my buddies keep moaning about the ice not being safe.... I keep assuring them that the cold nights are doing what we need them to do... Fingers are crossed!!!

01-28-2006, 10:33 PM	#7
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Sometimes you see something on a webcam that just "strikes" you. That happened to me this evening. While viewing the Ice-In watch page, I discovered that the "FrontLawn Cam" broadcasts it's image even after dark. Having viewed this same page earlier this morning, I was delighted to see something that is invisible in the bright light of day but quite visible after dark. I wonder if the cam managed to capture an image of the critter who "signed his X"? Attached Images __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-30-2006, 08:23 AM	#8
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Ice-In Article The Union Leader's take on things.... http://www.theunionleader.com/articl...8-a4de32084b90

01-30-2006, 09:14 AM	#9
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Anyone cut any holes on the South Side of Bear? Just wondering whether there's any activity out on the ice in this area or over towards Mark Island from the Cattle Landing. Curious what the ice thickness is like over there. Guessing it's still pretty questionable through there and the marginally cool nights and spring-like days aren't helping much.

01-30-2006, 11:40 AM	#10
FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	wolfeboro Ice as of 1/28 Hey all, I had about 20 minutes to stop in at Wolfeboro and chip a hole in the ice on my way through town. South Wolfeboro Bay. It was sketchy getting on to the ice but Once out about 30 feet I had 4 inches of black ice with about two inches of crusty, crumbly grey stuff on top. We're going to hit the ice with a large group of fishermen next weekend, but if we don't have a solid 6 inches, I think we might opt for a nearby small pond instead. Anyone know how the ice fishing is in Rust pond?

01-30-2006, 11:49 AM	#11
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Ice reports Interesting. I too look to have at least 6" and preferably 8" of black ice under me before I go marching across the lake to my place. May be a stretch to see that by the weekend.