Ice conditions

[knucklehead]

Just back from the Coatesville reservoir. About 4 inches of ice, less in other places such as by the dam. Geese keeping it open? Anyhow, marked lots of fish but nothing would bite. Another fellow there saw the same thing with his flasher. I saw a guy walking all over the lake but not sure if I would do it yet. I witnessed a guy do it yesterday also. When I left a total of 6 guys there. If anyone goes I'd stay away from the dam area. All, keep safe.

[panfishin]

thanks for the report knucklehead,,,i think im gonna try marsh creek tomorrow,,,makin some chili now for some ice shack lunch

[MetalStorm]

Was out on Marsh Creek saturday during the snow... not fishing tho just enjoying a walk with the lady. We were off chafing rd. We didn't walk to far out, but we did see a guy way out there fishing, Also some people playing hockey. Maybe ill have to give hard water a shot one of these days!

[frankswarneriii]

Got out yesterday from about 11:30 to 3:30 off of Milford and had a slow half hour then made a move to some slightly deeper water and it was game on with small perch and bluegills. They didn't want the Swedish pimple though. Had to downsize to a small tungsten jig tipped with a waxworm. Took my little grill out and cooked some burgers and dogs too..mmmmm...mmmm good!!

Looking forward to fishing some deeper water towards the end of the week. Gotta find me some crappies to play with.

[perchman]

What was your depth??

[panfishin]

was going today,,but 40 mph winds are a little too much,,,,,tomorrow looks better,,seen about 6 people fishing the cville res yesterday,,,,,its 36 out and feels like its 50,,,,cold tonight and the next few days.

[frankswarneriii]

Started in 12ft then moved out to 16ft - 18ft deep.

[Iceman]

I was out on Marsh Creek Monday until the wind got the best of me. Caught Crappie, Perch and Gills, no keepers but still alot of fun!Can't seem to get any Waxworms anywhere so I was using a small jig tipped off with powerbait.

[panfishin]

that wind was really blowing yesterday,,glad I didn't go now,,,but I am going this afternoon,,,, report to follow,,,iceman did you try gordons for bait,,or any of the local bait machines?

[panfishin]

fished Chalfont rd,,,went up towards the bridge,across from the life ring and ladder,,,caught lots of small perch and gills,,,no keepers,,,there was a slushy spot out in the middle on the way back that we trekked around,,,mostly about 5 inch ice. 18 ft of water,,,hali jigs with wax worms and butter worms. talked to a guy right out in front of the parking are,,said he was catching lots of small fish also.

[knucklehead]

Don't waste your time at Coatesville reservoir just yet. I continue to mark fish but when one bites it's either a small perch or a smaller bluegill. Talked to others that were fishing and they had the same luck. I did get into a couple of crappies a few days ago that I was able to keep but again, just a couple. Working hours dictated that I go somewhere close like the reservoir to get some fishing time in. Maybe I'll quit work and spend the days at Marsh Creek and Struble? Nah, couldn't afford wax worms then and most likely would be divorced. Weekend weather looks tough, in the low 40's if I heard right.

[perchman]

Should still be plenty of ice this weekend even if it reaches the 40s after this weeks frigid weather.

[panfishin]

fished marsh crk again today,,,lots of small perch and sunnies in 28 ft,,,,,others were reporting the same,,,,,better than sitting home.

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Anyone been to Scott's run? I was thinking if trying it Saturday afternoon.

[jigger3150]

I was there a few weeks ago and it was horrible. You are better off at hopewell