Tom Miller and I took a quick tour of area lakes this morning, starting with Boyd. By 8:45 about a half dozen boats were already on the water taking advantage of opening day for the ramp and aquatic nuisance and inspectors. (The main ramp was still closed and the dock wasn't in, but you can launch at the jet ski ramp.) The lake's clear and mostly ice free.
The ponds by my house, Heinrici and Glendoll, were iced over as we left but just about totally clear when we returned about 1 p.m. Lon Hagler's was about 50-50, with a few anglers from the bank.
At Flatiron, the north half was still pretty solidly iced, and there was ice out 10 to 15 feet from shore on the south side.
We may need to rethink the planned Carter Lake expedition Wednesday. There's some open water on the north end but about 85 percent of the lake carries a pretty solid looking white ice cap. Tom visited Horsetooth on Thursday and said most of the entire lake is iced over, which is darned rare. (Carter and Horsetooth boat ramps are not set to open until April 1.)
We also swung by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing expo at St. Vrain State Park. With the help of loaner poles there were quite a few kids trying their luck on mostly open ponds, but we didn't see any fish.
If you're catching anything, tell us about it. Send me a note here.
I'm thinking Lon Hagler may be a better bet for our Wednesday outing. Stay tuned and get your hooks sharp.
The club is open to all, but club events take place during the week and we meet at Chilson Senior Center in Loveland, CO. Our basic purpose is to fish, but we're easily distracted by the chance to work with youngsters or improve northern Colorado outdoor resources.
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