waterpossum Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 I took a tour of the west arm of Stockton (Big Sac) today with a friend. The lake is locked tight from CC to Hawker Point. That ramp HAWKER was open and there is open water to the 215 bridge (mile bridge)The open water was strictly on the main lake as of 4:30 this afternoon. Strangely there was alot of frozen water North of 215 to the dam. There was a south wind and some more water may open up in that area. The road into Hawker was cleared of snow by the county road district right up to the Hawker park entrance, but was snow packed to the ramp. There were tire tracks at the ramp all the way to the water and I guess someone was either testing the ramp with their truck or had put in earlier today. Take in mind the Hawker cove and looking across at Old State Park cove were locked tight. I did drive over to Stockton State Park cove and the cove was iced, but there was a pool of water open between the breaker wall and the sailboat docking area on the N side of the cove. I would like to have walked on the dock to just wet a line, but it is restricted.
waterpossum Posted February 9, 2014 Author Posted February 9, 2014 If any of you decide to give it a try, I would take a snow shovel, salt or cat liter and clear the ramp. I believe if we could get any sun or no additonal snow the ramp would clear off. I don't think the ice in the cove just west of the ramp will break off and obstruct the launch but even if it did you wouldn't have to break ice very far to open water.
Members paintnfurdoe Posted February 9, 2014 Members Posted February 9, 2014 Get that new rig out there AquaPossum and bust some ice!
waterpossum Posted February 9, 2014 Author Posted February 9, 2014 On 2/9/2014 at 2:55 PM, paintnfurdoe said: Get that new rig out there AquaPossum and bust some ice!My boats too lite. Go by and get Dalton and set him on the front deck. In winter he goes by the name" Ice Breaker"
hooked on crappie Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 On 2/9/2014 at 1:44 AM, waterpossum said: I took a tour of the west arm of Stockton (Big Sac) today with a friend. The lake is locked tight from CC to Hawker Point. That ramp HAWKER was open and there is open water to the 215 bridge (mile bridge)The open water was strictly on the main lake as of 4:30 this afternoon. Strangely there was alot of frozen water North of 215 to the dam. There was a south wind and some more water may open up in that area. The road into Hawker was cleared of snow by the county road district right up to the Hawker park entrance, but was snow packed to the ramp. There were tire tracks at the ramp all the way to the water and I guess someone was either testing the ramp with their truck or had put in earlier today. Take in mind the Hawker cove and looking across at Old State Park cove were locked tight. I did drive over to Stockton State Park cove and the cove was iced, but there was a pool of water open between the breaker wall and the sailboat docking area on the N side of the cove. I would like to have walked on the dock to just wet a line,
hooked on crappie Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 On 2/9/2014 at 1:44 AM, waterpossum said: I took a tour of the west arm of Stockton (Big Sac) today with a friend. The lake is locked tight from CC to Hawker Point. That ramp HAWKER was open and there is open water to the 215 bridge (mile bridge)The open water was strictly on the main lake as of 4:30 this afternoon. Strangely there was alot of frozen water North of 215 to the dam. There was a south wind and some more water may open up in that area. The road into Hawker was cleared of snow by the county road district right up to the Hawker park entrance, but was snow packed to the ramp. There were tire tracks at the ramp all the way to the water and I guess someone was either testing the ramp with their truck or had put in earlier today. Take in mind the Hawker cove and looking across at Old State Park cove were locked tight. I did drive over to Stockton State Park cove and the cove was iced, but there was a pool of water open between the breaker wall and the sailboat docking area on the N side of the cove. I would like to have walked on the dock to just wet a line, but it is restricted. Thank you very much for such a good lake report. This saves a lot of gas for me, and other anglers. Thanks again!!!!
Members tryintofish1982 Posted February 10, 2014 Members Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for such a good detailed report, saves me gas as well! I really hope the ice dissipates soon, I've got some casting to do!
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