Washington Ice Fishing: How to Go Ice Fishing (Hot Trout Bite)

[@collinmc90]

your channel is the best fishing channel for us here in WA. Can't wait to go ice fishing for the first time!

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Getting ready to go fish that lake tomorrow. Thanks for a little insight.1-4-2023. Definitely a good time no matter what.

[@spiltmilt]

Hopefully they got it plowed out it wasn’t several weeks ago

[@kellontop]

Awesome fish! And Great fish handling skills.

[@troypattillo4100]

Grew up in Utah and didnt fish. Moved to Seattle and became an avid multi-species angler but never considered ice fishing ( never made it on my radar ) Move back to Utah 2 years ago and ice fishing has become my latest passion and one of the best and informative resources happens to be a PNW guy. Thanks man, you are inspiring and its awesome how forthcoming and selflessly you share the information. Always eerily lonesome those lakes you fish. My kind of serenity!!

[@evgrin1507]

Definitely don’t want to give up the coordinates of that lake. Nice video.

[@MamaBFishin]

Your info on ice rods was very helpful! Thank you for making this easy to learn and understand!

[@JD24230]

Those are some GORGEOUS fish! They’re my state fish (MI) but I haven’t caught one yet. I mostly get crappie, Perch, and gills on the ice. Went out for walleye last year and brought home a limit of catfish instead.

[@pipehitterpipefitter]

More videos! Keep it up. Good content. Thanks. I'll be out there soon. You're the guy who planted the ice fishing idea.

[@MamaBFishin]

I use and love Berkeley fire line. I attach with a double uni knot and a fluoro leader. I fish South Park Colorado, 11 Mile, Antero and The Dream Stream. We have extreme temps. I ice fished yesterday starting temp was -11 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice was at 8-12 in thick black ice. A few times I encountered ice on my line of maybe 4-6 in long sections. Hold in my warm hand and it melts quickly. My fluorocarbon ices up more. Ps people keep your line ice free. You might lose a fish because of ice on your line. We use 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jigs. You fish very similar to us here in Colorado Love the video.

[@mikethompson5966]

i love brookies!! great fish buddy!! that one was especially gorgouse!

[@blakearrowsmith7446]

New to your channel! Love the videos, keep it up and thank you for sharing!

[@stevenderusha6421]

Another great video. Very coplete and professional. Keep em commin'.

[@JenkinsB]

Excellent video. I have no experience with ice fishing living in southwestern VA and this was very informative. Thanks again!

[@VikingExpeditions]

Nice video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@boardbysled]

I have a big ol' scar on my leg from an ice auger, good advice!

[@mantismamba]

Awesome video! By any chance have you tried fly fishing the lake?

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

Great video, thanks!

[@reelphatties6426]

killer video keep up the great work!

[@image891]

This is great information! Love your videos. im from the west side of the mountains. I want to start ice fishing. Is there website/list of lakes that are good for ice fishing and/or that have ice depth so I dont waste the day driving all the way over there?

[@spiltmilt]

If you are active on Facebook check out the Washington Ice Fishing group. I regularly update the ice conditions on dozens of lakes across the region on that group. There are some options in the mountains and many more in the northcentral and northeast parts of the state. Fish Lake near Leavenworth is the closest to the Seattle metro and popular for that reason but it is not yet frozen.

[@colbyamos9236]

Spilt Milt Productions hey I was wondering where this is at me a buddy are really big fishermen and we are trying to start ice fishing and we wanna catch brooks through the ice and this place looks amazing and it would really help us out!

[@colbyamos9236]

Spilt Milt Productions ...thanks!

[@the123maggie123]

As always, really great video. Thank you,

[@CinemaSasquatch]

I'm from San Antonio. I think I would have a hard time being comfortable in snow covered fishing. Good information however.

[@Carlb328]

Those are huge brookies for Washington!

[@cadenfine6448]

Where were you fishing at for the Brookies?

[@ThaxorSmash]

Awesome video, great pacing and helpful information. I like that you interspersed the catching with the information. Any suggestions on resources to find locations? Im in western wa so guessing a weekend trip over the mtns would be in order.

[@spiltmilt]

If you are active on Facebook check out the Washington Ice Fishing group. Otherwise there are some options in the mountains and many more in the northcentral and northeast parts of the state. Fish Lake near Leavenworth is the closest to the Seattle metro and popular for that reason but it is not yet frozen.

[@PNWBassin]

where do you ice fish most of the time? I'm really wanted to go ice fishing this year and get a few nice fish.

[@spiltmilt]

All across NE Washington

[@PNWBassin]

is there still enough ice to fish?@@spiltmilt

[@spiltmilt]

Tons: Curlew, Patterson, Bonaparte, Leader, Sidley, Molson, Gillette, Thomas, Bead, Rat, Green, just to name a few.

[@PNWBassin]

thanks man! do any of these lakes you listed have largemouth or smallmouth?

[@rushintofishin81]

@@PNWBassin just look it up haha

[@danielmaravilla5669]

Hey, I was wondering where you get those sensitive fishing tips that is on the end of your rod? Also, How do think a bait cast reel would do on a ice rod?

[@wojomojo]

Can I just use a landscape digging bar? They weight about 15 lbs and is 69" long.

[@spiltmilt]

Sounds like a good spud bar!

[@Jarom.M]

What cold weather gear do you use for ice fishing?

[@spiltmilt]

From bottom to top: Feet: Undersock synthetic with heavy marino wool sock over the top. Arctic Ice Muck Boots Legs: Base layers I use synthetics (polyester or fleece).Mid-layer is Patagonia Nano-puff pants. Ice Armor Clam bibs Core: Base layers I use synthetics (polyester or fleece). Mid-layer long sleeve breathable shirt & fleece pullover. Eskimo Lockout Jakcet Head & Neck: Polar fleece Buff, Wool baseball cap, and acrylic watch cap over the top if needed.

[@noahpierce3759]

Frostbite has a 50 inch rod which I think is a bit overkill

[@wanderingaquatics5888]

Do you know where I can find a cheap auger

[@PRN-Life]

Looks like some nice Genes there in the Pool !

[@PNWBassin]

or what part of washington

[@TheLeesto]

why do you need to see the bite if you are holding the rod and jigging? is it possible to not feel the bite even if the fish is there?

[@spiltmilt]

With heavy gloves on and light biting trout its very easy to miss the "feel" of the bite.

[@zane1330]

I live In the king county area anyone know of ice fishing areas near there

[@spiltmilt]

Your closest bet is Fish Lake near Leavenworth

[@zane1330]

@@spiltmilt thanks, that's kinda what I figured down here it doesn't get cold enough and if it does it will rain

[@Zulubear24]

What region of Washington? Going to central for school and looking for good fishing places when im not procrastinating for homework😂

[@spiltmilt]

North-cental around Omak and Brewster

[@joshwestfall8750]

That be really kool with a under water cam

[@purefishing..2167]

Be safe on the ice👍

[@candycorn8750]

What lake

[@MrAcuta73]

The literal example of freezing your ass off. ;)

[@rodneyharris7246]

Awesome video!!! Nice Trout!!! Hi from Australia Rodney and Leanne!!! You have an awesome channel we liked and subscribed!!! Come and check us out if you like!!! Take care and tight lines!!!

[@spiltmilt]

Thanks I will. Headed over to fish Tasmania in February of 2019. Looking forward to some bream, Brown Trout, and Australian Salmon.