[Casey monroe]

Has anyone checked ice on Payne lake in Barry County?

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[Flag Up]

Payne typically is an early freezer so I would think it would be good to go.

 

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I stopped by Sunday morning. 4" for about 50 yards from launch and then barely 3"...probably 2.5". One guy close to the launch and one guy down by the south end. I guess it was "fishable" but I wouldn't have felt too comfy out there.

 

[TK81]

Has anyone checked ice on Payne lake in Barry County?

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Spud your way or follow the beaten path. Payne has both current and springs. Ice may be great in one area and not so much in another.

 

[Casey monroe]

Thanks guys! Trying to branch out to some new lakes in the area and saw Payne come up!

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[BUCK/PIKE]

Fished it quite a bit last yr,snow fall may have been the problem but even in February ice was very inconsistent.
Especially to the right of boat launch..
We turned back many times.
Use a spud!!!

 

[Go Lions!!!!]

Fished it quite a bit last yr,snow fall may have been the problem but even in February ice was very inconsistent.
Especially to the right of boat launch..
We turned back many times.
Use a spud!!!

Yup...not typical February ice conditions last winter though. Lots of bad ice and a short season from what I remember.

 

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Yup...not typical February ice conditions last winter though. Lots of bad ice and a short season from what I remember.

Yep. I ended up going north 4 times. Best and most adventurous season yet. Other than I beat the hell out of my old body.

 

[BUCK/PIKE]

Well if the weather doesn't cooperate we could end this winter the same way..
Alot of lakes would go to hell quick with a ft of snow on top

 

[Casey monroe]

Any more news on Payne? I know we have had a nice bout of cold. Been working a ton so haven't been able to check for myself

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[Kearly Shuffle]

I saw a couple shanties off the launch last Saturday, but I didn't personally check the ice. I don't think I've ever caught anything worth keeping through the ice out there.

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I would be surprised if it wasn't fishable now. And making good ice tonight!