Severely cold temps but no freeze - 02/17/06 12:08 PM
The high today will be in the teens with powerful winds and no ice formation to insulate the pond due to the wind. The ice went out for the third or fourth time yesterday this winter. The wind will drop back somewhat, but possibly not enough when temps drop to near zero or below tonight and tomorrow night.
I fear I will see more stressed and dead fish along the shoreline. I've picked up about 20 smallmouth, a dozen bluegill, and a handful of largemouths this winter the last two times this had happened.
I've had this pond for around 10 years and never seen this. What a strange winter.
Only good thing is the yellow perch don't seem to be affected at all vs. the other fish species.
Not feeling sorry for myself but this has been one peculiar winter!
I fear I will see more stressed and dead fish along the shoreline. I've picked up about 20 smallmouth, a dozen bluegill, and a handful of largemouths this winter the last two times this had happened.
I've had this pond for around 10 years and never seen this. What a strange winter.
Only good thing is the yellow perch don't seem to be affected at all vs. the other fish species.
Not feeling sorry for myself but this has been one peculiar winter!