Winter ice spots.

bobkatfly · 01-31-2021, 02:41 PM

I'm primarily a stream/river/remote pond fly guy and for some time I've been wondering what causes ice guys to congregate in certain areas of many bays. For instance, in the Northern part of Winter Harbor, most of the crowd is in the area across from the Libby Museum towards the eastern shore, not the western shore or further North in the bay (see graphic). Is this primarily gained experience where fish have been known to congregate in the winter? Is it the same in summer?
Or is it some other reason like ice thickness, currents, depth, etc?
Also noticed this in other bays near me like 19 mile.

01-31-2021, 02:41 PM	#1
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Mirror Lake/Winter Harbor Posts: 303 Thanks: 47 Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts	Winter ice spots. I'm primarily a stream/river/remote pond fly guy and for some time I've been wondering what causes ice guys to congregate in certain areas of many bays. For instance, in the Northern part of Winter Harbor, most of the crowd is in the area across from the Libby Museum towards the eastern shore, not the western shore or further North in the bay (see graphic). Is this primarily gained experience where fish have been known to congregate in the winter? Is it the same in summer? Or is it some other reason like ice thickness, currents, depth, etc? Also noticed this in other bays near me like 19 mile. Attached Images __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes Last edited by bobkatfly; 01-31-2021 at 03:36 PM.