Ice free launching?

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

Hi everyone,

Considering the weather lately, is it possible to launch a boat in boq right now?

Superdad · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:14 am

I would think Finkles ramp in Bath would be open, there sure is no snow.

David aka Superdad

Today is a bit foggy in Kingston, don't know about Bath - lots of trout out there.

FISH HUNTER · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:41 am

Just getting on ferry now and the launch is iced in for 30-40 feet then all open. Finkles is likely your best bet.

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

First time trying for trout at this time of the year with the lake turned over... So they're not relating to a specific depth, correct? Are they on structure? Would like to know where to start

Will be planer boarding and or downrigging.

Mike

BigMac · **Joined:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:18 pm **Posts:** 1383

Mike, I did well in 25-60 fow in December. Spoons and cranks trolled around 2 mph. They are everywhere and you probably won't mark many fish.

gordo1000islands · **Joined:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:32 pm **Posts:** 282

bath is good to go if interested

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

Thanks guys!

I'm brand new to the area, is bath normally frozen up at this time?

BigMac · **Joined:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:18 pm **Posts:** 1383

Depends on the year. I've seen it locked up and people ice fishing the gap at end of January before but mostly it stays open till Feb lately. The laker fishery out there is incredible. Easy to have 20+ bite days from December to May.

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

Cool, sounds promising. I'll wait for a good day this week and make my way out. A big thanks to the community!

JBAR · **Joined:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:44 pm **Posts:** 62

Boats are on the trent most are getting there limit. Buck tail jig with minnow and fish like you are ice fishing (stationary.)

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

JBAR wrote:

Boats are on the trent most are getting there limit. Buck tail jig with minnow and fish like you are ice fishing (stationary.)

Very new to area JBAR. Are you saying that i can launch my boat on the trent at this time of year? Is it typically open at this time or just a rarity? Where do i launch?

sorry for the barrage of questions.

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4329

Jbar,
The on a normal winter is frozen over. I drive over the upper bridge the other day just as a boat was launching and could see a few more out fishing. Absolutely no ice.

charlie464 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:24 am

mikeyp wrote:

JBAR wrote:

Boats are on the trent most are getting there limit. Buck tail jig with minnow and fish like you are ice fishing (stationary.)

Very new to area JBAR. Are you saying that i can launch my boat on the trent at this time of year? Is it typically open at this time or just a rarity? Where do i launch?

sorry for the barrage of questions.

the launch is on the east side of the river just north of highway 2 see a boat out yesterday fishing no ice

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

charlie464 wrote:

mikeyp wrote:

JBAR wrote:

Boats are on the trent most are getting there limit. Buck tail jig with minnow and fish like you are ice fishing (stationary.)

Very new to area JBAR. Are you saying that i can launch my boat on the trent at this time of year? Is it typically open at this time or just a rarity? Where do i launch?

sorry for the barrage of questions.

the launch is on the east side of the river just north of highway 2 see a boat out yesterday fishing no ice

Thanks Charlie! If the winds are too strong at Finkles (forecast 20 knots), then I know where to go...

mikeyp · **Joined:** Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:11 pm **Posts:** 29

Anyone know if the Trent launch is still ice free?

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