Bluegrass Ice Fishing

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Bassmanic1:

Ice should be at Least 4" thick before you go out onto the ice. Remember that water flows though Bluegrass, Loon and Otter Pits and running water will not freeze as fast as water that's standing still.

The fish may be on the bottom feeding on small worms. That's where the warmest water will be found when it's cloudy out side and the ice is covered in snow during the winter months.

Also the water on those three big pits is very deep and there is a large amount of water in those pits. So it will take a lot longer for the water to loose enough energy in order for it to freeze.

The shallower pits may be thick enough to ice fish on but I would be very careful going onto the ice in any of those pits.

Better call Sugar Ridge and see if what they say about ice fishing on Bluegrass Pits. You can call them at (812) 789-2724

Some things to keep with you when venturing out onto the ice. Ropes, warm blankets, extra set of dry cloths, heater, and a ladder to help with ice rescues. A ladder will help spread your weight out over the ice and keep you from falling though the ice and it can extend your reach to help rescue victims that fall though the ice.

Up North the ice is a lot thicker and safer.

Please be very careful out there and stay off the ice until it's 4" at all spots you check.

You worry me when you talk about going onto the ice that's only 2" thick. That water is extremely cold and you won't last very long if you fall into that cold water.

Hey guys ,
Me and my brother went up to Bluegrass to check the ice thickness - tried Otter Pit first and ice was 3" out 20-30 yds from ramp . I have a couple Mora ice augars and they work really well . Berkley Power wigglers for bait { they came with the Berkley Ice combos I got last week } but didn't get any bites . Moved to Ringneck and the ice there was 3.5 to 4" thick . Drilled about 8 ice at different spots and caught a 3" gill . It started getting late so we headed out . Stopped at Bluegrass Pit & checked the info board - there wasn't anything about it being closed for waterfowl so we check the ice - left of the ramp { the ice at the ramp was mushy } out about 10 feet the ice was only 2" thick so we took some quick photos and packed it in . I would say that the smaller pits and lakes are safe but its a good idea to Google ice fishing and read up on how to gage ice before heading out . After I find the adapter for the camera I will upload some pics .
Stay safe .