Ice Reports - Ottawa River - Shirley's Bay

[Duper]

I made it out Saturday too. My buddy took us out about 1.5kms from the shore. Still well over 1' of ice. Didn't catch anything huge but landed 7 fish. Walleye, sauger and a few of these stinky things:



Hoping to make it back out this weekend.

[avidangler]

How are the snow levels/drivability at Shirley's? Last time I was out there it was fairly deep and slushy underneath so I'm wondering if conditions have improved or if its rutted and rough. Is it passable in a smaller car?

[Gord]

Don't try it with a small car.......trucks only. The ruts are brutal.

[Yakster]

She's a little bumpy crossing frozen tracks and ruts....you need clearance.

[avidangler]

Thanks gents saves me a drive out there!

[Yakster]

two words.....RENTAL CAR!

[Duper]

You definitely need a truck out there now. I have a Sante Fe and got stuck but was luckily able to back my way out, I saw a few guys last week in pick-up trucks needing a push. My buddy drives a Ford Explorer 4WD and had no issues going out pretty far and back. Constance Lake, however, is a whole different story. Was there on Wednesday and guys were driving out there in cars, no real ruts or deep snow on the lake. Bite was ok too: 2 pike, a crappie and LM bass.

[scarkner]

I am thinking of taking my truck out on Shirleys Bay on Saturday March 14. Anyone on their recently? we are still getting good cold nights so I was wondering if it is remaining firm???

I have 4WD and good ground clearance (thanks to my new truck!!!)

[Gord]

Totally firm.......a good solid 2ft plus of ice.....it has not even begun to deteriorate.

[RyanW]

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