How much ice is still on Canandaigua?

[Iron Duke]

Just curious if someone could give me a ice off report??

Mike

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[Bigfoot]

The NOAA coast watch satellite pics show the lake still iced in on 4/2. Since then the satellite view has been obscured with clouds. We should have a good pic later today given today's lack of cloud cover.

[Iron Duke]

Thanks Walt .. I will have to check out that web page..

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[Sk8man]

Mike I actually went down to the north end to give you a better idea of "on the ground" data. Pictures speak volumes....it is anyone's guess right now and dependent on wind direction and speed and perhaps rain conditions. It is possible that some docks may be taken out by the ice when this stuff moves despite the "bubblers" etc.

 

Here is a visual "tour" of the north end from Wyffels Road (about 3 miles out on west side north end side to Kershaw Park at the extreme north end including the launch ramp and pier areas:

 

 

[Bigfoot]

Thanks for the tour. Is the lake level still low?

[Sk8man]

Yes it seems to be down a bit and that is a good thing right now. It will be interesting to see how bad this ice jams up in the outlet though. Hopefully things will work out OK and there won't be excessive damage but at this point who knows....

[Iron Duke]

You the man S8.... Thanks for the pics....We are suppose to have a tournament there next Sunday but maybe not.. Really appreciate the pics and info

Mike

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[Sk8man]

Glad to help out Mike and remind me a few days before the tournament and I go check again and update you. Les

[Fbog12]

Hi Iron Duke - what tournament is going on next Sunday on Canandaigua?

[Iron Duke]

Finger lakes trolling association tourney but with the ice that may change....

Mike

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[Fbog12]

Are there any details for the tourney on the web somewhere?  I didn't see any.

 

Fred

[Iron Duke]

There isn't but if you pm me your address name and phone # I will have someone send you a application for the club...

Mike

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[Bigfoot]

The south end of Canandaigua is ice free. There is ice from just north of Vine Valley until almost the shallows on the north end.

The lake is high and only about one foot lower than the parking lot at Woodville Launch. DEC hasn't put the docks in yet, so launching would difficult (depending on the wind and the size of your rig). At least with the high water one's prop should be safe......

[Sk8man]

I'll try to check the north end thursday or friday.... just finished  taking the plastic off the boat and putting the batteries back in ... scheduled for a tune up at Barrett Marine tomorrow.....I'm almost dangerous now...

[Iron Duke]

Thanks guys ... Anytime I can help either of you out with any info let me know...

Mike

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[chuck527]

Ice is gone as of last night. Boats on the north end this morning.

[blueghost1]

anyone who goes out be careful. Shot to the pier on lunch yesterday saw some floating chunks 10-20 ft big. maybe all ashore now or dissolved  but a wind change may change that.

[Sk8man]

I just went by the launch ramp and there are 4 trailers there with no sign of the boats so I'm assuming all is well out there. The south end is clear of ice as well. I would still be careful out there and stay on the lookout for possible "ice bergs".  Good luck toany of you guys that get out.

[Great Lakes Lure Maker]

Already moved to Seneca as of Wed. Nice pics of the ice! Who would have guessed the ice would melt by now. Good luck to all who fish the 2014 FLTA season opener! See you Sun at 130! 

 

Jason. 

[zackblain]

Fished outta woodville tonight, launched at five. Only fish we marked were deep, felt good to be in the boat and everything ran like it was supposed to. Temp out deep was 34.5, probably shoulda stayed shallow and went after crappie but I had to scratch the trolling itch.

[Great Lakes Lure Maker]

Thanks for the temps. Seems all is cold still. 

 

Jaon