Winter kill prevention tips? - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

antgogz · #1 01-03-2018, 10:33 PM

Hey guys i fish a small lake thats spring fed and 40 ft in the middle. Over the past 15 years or so i have witnessed three fish kills during extremely cold winters that pretty much wiped out the whole lake. Seeing a washed up six pound bass did not sit well with me. From what i read it said to clear snow off of the ice so photosynthesis can take place and keep oxygen in the lake. I also heard that drilling holes in the lake is a must. Any other advice? Thanks guys

- Anthony G.

- 10’ pelican bass raider
- 10’ sundolphin
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Skunk City · #2 01-04-2018, 09:41 AM

Drilling holes in it is a must, as is sending a shiner down said hole, setting your tipup, and waiting for a hungry 6lb. bass to eat it

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antgogz · #3 01-04-2018, 09:50 AM

Absolutely rob. I need to get on it. I need to fish a salad much as I can because I have a baby on the way in may.

Jigman13 · #4 01-04-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by antgogz

Absolutely rob. I need to get on it. I need to fish a salad much as I can because I have a baby on the way in may.

Oooooooh weeee! Congrats dude. Game changer for sure! You'll still find time to fish once you and the mrs get into a routine. Just remember, one kid is the easiest number of kids (aside from none lol). I have 3 and I still find more than enough opportunity to keep a line wet...year round! Good luck!