Lake Joe, Foots bay

Hey RAM,

How did you do and how was the ice looking?

Did very well. I posted some pictures.

Hi Ram

I wasn't able to see your pics. I am planning on going up Wednesday just wondering about the ice conditions after all the warm temperatures.

I'm planning on heading up today - taking the spud with me to check.

Was anyone up the last few days? If so, what was the ice like?

Many thanks

Thinking of going Wed for my last outing. Can anyone update conditions of ice should be ok with the ATV still I hope.

I was up on the weekend. 11" of ice.... first few inches were soft... access on the lake is getting limited... easy walk out pulling gear... fishing was slow only got 1 @ 3 lbs... the lake was talking on Sunday with the top layer of ice "spidering"... OPP stopped by asking for license's and wanted to give a fine for drinking beer in the portable hut... he let us off... too many grey areas in the law regarding "temporary residence" when it comes to portable huts... I hope to get out on Joe once more but may have to resort to a smaller lake... stay safe folks

I was out yesterday, was OK walking out, few inches of ice most areas - however there were definitely some very thin spots (I'm guessing where huts were).

I am not experienced enough to give an opinion on whether it's safe for ATV, but based on my experience running into these thin spots I personally would avoid it.

(for reference this was around CNIB and Playfair

I brought my son there @ the cove public marina on this Wednesday, saw no one on the ice and was a bit scared by the loosen shoreline and pressure cracks on the lake, so I chose not to risk it. May be it will get better after the -double digit temp in the coming couple days.

I'm not familiar with the area, I would appreciate if anyone can let me know if this is the usual access point for Lake Joe, should I go somewhere else instead. Wanted to bring my boy to a bit safer area and hopefully catch some joys of trout or whities.

This post has been edited by rich on Mar 19, 2020 - 07:05 pm

Going Sunday. Any reports from Foots bay access.

50/50 chance of going tomorrow. Has anyone been there and hows the ice from Foots Bay. Did not make it Sunday.