So I drive along rockport and echo everyday. Rockport is about half frozen from the dam towards the inlet. Echo is solid and has crystal glass ice that is at least 3 inches thick and supported my 350 lb self along with 4 other fishermen this sunny Friday 10 degree morning. Plan on fishing this weekend at echo to test my new flasher. If anyone is planning a trip would be good to see some fellow bft anglers.
Thanks for the update. How’s the bite at Echo? And how far out were you fishing?
Just wondering .Did anyone fish Echo today !! If so , How was the ice and the fishing ?? Thanks
My weekend is filled, but would love to hear a fishing report. I’m hoping to get out on Echo Monday with my kids.
I didn’t fish because my gear was at home but I live 10 minutes away the ice was 5 to 6 inches this morning. Going home to get my gear. Will report later on bite.
The bite was light. Caught 1 9 inch perch marked many others and trout were about 16 feet down. Ice 4 inches by the boat ramp.
WOW !!! Thanks for the report . A year ago at first ice Perch fishing was great
! With lots of 10 inch perch ! They were either 10 inches or 4 inches . Those 4 inches should be 10 inches this year ! Still very early . It can only get better , RIGHT ! See you on the ice . BE SAFE !
Sorry for the late update went out Sunday and slayed the perch I believe the clear ice water and sun on Saturday had the fish picky. Was fishing 48 feet of water on the bottom also managed a decent brown. Tear drop jigs with a wax worm and a rattle spoon tipped with perch eyes.