Updates heading into March

We're finally starting to see some signs that the heavy aka "traditional" or old school winter of 2024/2025 is relinquishing its grip.  I never made it out ice-fishing this year.  Keuka Lake completely froze up a few days ago and when we need another week of low temperatures, we wind up with highs in the 40s and rain.  People are doing ok out of Indian Pines on lake trout, yellow perch, bluegills and occasional other species like pickerel, northern pike and even a few walleyes.

I drove over to the lake yesterday but my favorite access was now off-limits.  Here's what Branchport looked like with 2" of ice.  I was happy to NOT see anyone out there on the ice.  I'm glad people are showing some common sense, although it's certainly tempting to want to walk out a little ways and be into plenty of lake trout.

Angling Zone friend/client Joe B. checked out Long Point today.  Here's what the harbor area looked like.

It shouldn't take long for this ice to melt with this week's forecast temperatures, rain and wind.   Perry, the town where Silver Lake Marine is located, has gotten hammered with snow this winter.  I'm hoping that by the end of this week or early next week at the latest, I'll have my 2020 Crestliner ready to roll.  Fingers crossed!   We'll be looking at landlocked salmon fishing and deep laker jigging as soon as I get the boat back and conditions permit.  Keep in mind, that our rapidly changing weather is usually accompanied by a LOT of wind.  I'd also like to see Cayuga Lake levels come up a bit more.  We can hope!