North lake at Stoney creek is a go!!!!!

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Just got back from Stoney. North lake has 4--4 1/2" out to the middle. 2-3" right at the shore. Nice and solid. Will be there tomorrow(Sunday) probably in the morning.

South lake still had some open areas towards the middle between the beaches and the boat launch.

[johnny white]

where is stoney creek ? - thanks

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Just east of Rochester.

[Fishcapades]

Man Im Itchin To Go Fishin But With Me Bein A Big Boy At 250 + Pounds I Think I will Wait For A Lil More Ice:(

[WALLEYE MIKE]

250 lbs. is no problem for 4" of ice. I was jumping up and down and couldn't get it to crack.

[Huntin Horseman]

I just bought a bunch of new stuff today and I saw a guy on the pond so I'm itchin to get some time to go also! I can't wait to get some tip-ups out but my pike lake still needs another 2 weeks atleast.

[craig]

Thas Great to hear!!! I guess I didnt venuture out far enough to find the good ice. Just had a uneasy feeling being the only one there. I Might be heading up to houhton tomarrow am, if i dont ill plan on fishing stoney.

[IT pimp 2002]

I always thoiught the North Lake was off limits for fishing. Am I wrong?

[WALLEYE MIKE]

We consider the north lake as being the one formed by the dam. South of 28 mile rd. to the park rd. at the dam. Good access from Ridgewood picnic area.

[Melon]

Thanks for the update Mike.

[IT pimp 2002]

So the one that is across (I think its) Gunn road is the one that is closed. I herd mention that it was a sanctuary or something. I think you are referring to the main lake with swimming beaches.
Sorry for the confusion

Dan

[kbkrause]

Here is a map to hopefully avoid confusion.



http://www.metroparks.com/images/global/map_stony_creek.jpg

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Dan, now your confusing me. The south or main lake is where the 2 beaches are. Then a small lake is just to the north of the park road is the "north lake". There is a dam there. Then if you continue north you hit 28 mile rd. North of 28 mile rd. is the sanctuary. Hope this clears it up a bit.

Thanks Kevin for the map.

[Handlining Rules]

ive heard about stoney creek in the past......what do you guys pull out of there and is there any size to them?

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Size--sometimes, on average kinda small(perch, gills)

Species--Pike,bass (summer), crappies, gills, perch, walleyes, channel cats, rock bass,some suckers and carp.

[ldecarlo]

How much rain did you guys get up there this weekend. I was wondering if the ice conditions detoriated since last week. I was thinking about giving Stoney a try this weekend. Thanks for any info.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

If I go over there I'll post an update.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

4" of solid ice as of 12-27-03

[scottyhoover]

Anyone going to be there Sunday Dec 28th (Tomorrow)? I have to go to imlay city anyway so I could shoot down there and possibly meet up for an afternoon of fishing? How is the ice gonna hold up? I've never been there so I will only go if someone from the site will be there.

hey i just reached 500 posts 1year and 3 days since joining this site

[WALLEYE MIKE]

I'd like to but got a family Christmas thing going on at my house. Ice still should be just fine. Go to Ridgewood pinic area,go to the end of the parking lot and go down the hill to the lake. Follow the tracks to the middle of the lake and fish away.

[ldecarlo]

Thanks for the information. I am probably going give it a try tomorrow. I will let you know how i do if I go.