Syracuse.com - Ice fishing update on Oneida/Otisco lakes

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Either lake was ready as of this afternoon. They should probably both be good by next week.

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<p><br />After hearing concerns about whether local waterways were ready yet for ice fishing, I headed out this afternoon to Otisco Lake to see for myself.</p>

<p>I arrived at the lake's northern end shortly after 4 p.m. All the northern end was covered with snow, but the edge along the eastern side by the guard rail looked like it had only a thin layer of ice. I saw water in some places. I'd be surprised if it was more than an inch thick.</p>

<p>Rob Goffredo, of Bartel Bait and Tackle in Brewerton, said he drove to Big Bay about 4:30 p.m. He said he could see snow covering the bay.</p>

<p>"I chopped through about an inch and a half of ice by shore. I'm not saying it's good, because it's not yet. I would think it would be a good bet that we'll be on fishing next week," he said.</p>

<p>"Any time we get before Christmas is a bonus for me. I'm excited."</p>

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