Jan 1 - Makin’ ice, Laker/Herring trip

[Drew]

There was a severe lack of warmth this morning when I set out for lakers

[Drew]

Not a soul around, quiet, zero wind was nice

[Drew]

Sun peeking over the hill, first couple hours were actually not bad at all, sun on my back, no wind - I stayed surprisingly comfortable for sitting out on a pail.

[Drew]

Got a bunch of herring, larger than usual for here, 13-15”, just one solo fish would appear at a time, which is odd. Not sure if it was my depth or the start of the season or what, normally they travel in large schools. Anyway, they’re big enough to make a meal out if instead of the usual 10-11” ones I keep for bait, so I’ll give them a go.
Also, caught one dink perch, and no lakers, two entries for the LSO derby

[mykola]

It was definitely crisp! Nothing wrong with some XL herring. I find the big ones cruise like that.

[mykola]

I worked until noon then got into lake around 2-4pm. Found some tiny whitefish myself. A little C and R. A small laker as well, nothing brag worthy. But nice to be out in the crisp air. I had about 6-8” ice. Minimal slush good walking.

[Drew]

The haul….. four or five biggest ones all full of eggs - maybe most of the population are spawning in shallower, which is why I saw no big schools. Maybe the lakers are hanging around the spawn sites to feed, which is why I saw no lakers. I dunno

[Drew]

….and the aftermath

[Flukes]

Very cold this morning. The lack of wind and nice sun sure helped alot to not freeze...literally. Cool herring. Haven't caught one since my Simcoe fishing days. Let us know how you like eating them and how you decided to cook them.


Cute little WF Mykola

[Fisherman]

Those small ones are ideal smoker size snacks.

[Nuclear]

Nice catch of Herring Drew enjoy Happy New Year and tight lines. How much ice thickness?

[mykola]

That’s a very nice plate of filets. Interesting they aren’t done spawning yet. I should go check the culvert up the road with a spot light.

[Fishnhunt]

Nice catch Drew and a good way to start the year.

[Longshank]

great start to the season.......looks awesome there


enjoy the eats

[crappeeeman]

Great sun rise picture. Amazing how a bit of sun and some fish catching can warm you up.