Fishing Forum

The ice was about 4" thick at Sportsmen's Park near Aberdeen. Of more interest, the main body of American Falls had frozen over except on the far southwest 3 miles or so by the dam. In other words, it had frozen over in areas where the water was up to 20 feet deep. I was surprised since the elevation there is about 4400 feet MSL and there are areas over 40 feet deep near the dam (even at the current level of 46% full).

With the forecast it should retain ice and maybe thicken a hair over the next few days. It was above freezing though today and I do not believe that was forecast.

I did not fish there at the park because I remembered what my depth finder said last time I was in the boat (nine feet) and think it might be too shallow for perch based on previous years. Also, I forgot some of my thin ice safety devices and nobody else was there....

FR
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Thank you for the report . This has to be the earliest it has ever froze over . Two years ago the perch fishing was great at Sportsman's Park . I don't know what it will be like this year but I love that place . There are three people that put out permanent shacks there . Can't wait , well I guess I can I am going to Henry's before it closes . Then American Falls . Thanks Curt G.
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Good to here and I am surprised it is froze all ready. There are perch in Sportsman's park. I did quite well last year. It all depends on the water levels. It may not be so good this year where the reservoir dropped as far as it did, but you never know. Nine feet of water is plenty for perch. I may have to hit it within the next week or so. Will have to see how the weather goes.
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Thanks for the report...amazing that everything is freezing up so early!
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Wow, that is great news. 4' is enough for perch. It really depends on where they are at in their cycle. I'll be down there lookin!
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I was just wondering if they left the docks out at Sportman's? Those docks come in handy when the water level is rising.
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Yes, the docks are out.
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Thanks!
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