Ice fishing intel

So I bought most of my gear last year but didn't make it out. This year I want to head up and give Caples or Silver lake a go for ice fishing. Anyone have any intel as to when the ice might be ready? I would think it should be pretty safe by now with the freezing temps. Who's up for some ice fishing!
Later
jimbo

I fell through the ice at Black lake in Cheboygan county Michigan.  I'll pass.   

http://tahoeflyfishing.com/reports/tahoecalifornia-ice-fishing-report-winter-2016/

Might try giving them a call to get the latest info.

Give us a call if you would like to get out with one of our guides or stop by the shop for further details. We are located at 2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd. and about 3.5 miles from the Casinos. We can be reached by phone at 530-541-8208

Caples Lake took a little longer to get to a safe thickness of Ice but as of Christmas it is good to go. Fish either the Dam area or Spillway area, both fish quite well. One of my favorite spots is to line up with the pump house on the dam which is about where the channel lines up. Once again closer to the dam tends to work well, no need to be out in the deeper part of the lake. Caples is known for bigger fish with the possibility of catching a Mackinaw that go as big as 20 pounds!   Most of the larger fish are caught fishing with a Jig rather than bait. I would suggest having a two pole stamp and fishing one bait rod and the other saved for Jigging a Kastmaster or other type of spoon.

We used to ice fish at Eagle Lake every year. One trick is to bring a piece of 2X6 or 2X8, to stand on. This will make your day sooo much more enjoyable!!