I am taking my father up Ice fishing for the first time since he was young, and would be interested in any feedback on where to catch some perch. I have a good spot for trout, but I would like to catch some perch if you dont mind sharing. If you would like, you can PM me. I am really excieted to get my dad out on the ice, so I want him to have some success.
Where I have had success is about 500 yards directly out from the boat ramp offset at about 11:00 o clock. Right there should be close to 60 feet of water. That is where I have had success with perch everytime. There seems to be a little ledge there and all the perch are accumulated just off that ledge. I used a glow jig tipped with waxwomr first then perch eyes. Good luck!
The reports from Echo have been a lot better for both perch and trout over the past two weeks. Also, probably less walking to get to fishable ice.
Here are the Reports from the archives for the past couple of weeks. You can PM any of the posters to get additional info if you need it.
Ice Report 2/19/08
Ice Report 2/16/08
Ice Report 2/10/08
Ice Report 2/9/08
Ice Report 2/9/08
Ice Report 2/8/08
Thanks you guys, this is exactly what I needed.
I fished Rockport last Saturday and caught lots of perch in 28-35’ off the rock hill just North of the 2nd West turnout. The ice was good for walking then. The ice was about 12" thick and perch were everywhere. I had more bites with Rat finkie jigs, orange and green size 6. Used earthworms, mealies and waxies. Did best with waxies and took home a limit, 8-10", caught (3) trout all off the bottom. Saw some elevated off the bottom but got no hits. We were about 4-500 yds off the West shore. Good luck.
Thanks for the report. I will be going up on Sunday.