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Looks like I'm going to make a trip to Cascade the first week of January. I've never been and would appreciate any advice on where to stay, access the lake and fish. Do you need a snowmobile? I don't have one, but don't mind pulling the sled a mile or two if needed. I recently visited the "Tubetorium" and picked up a good selection of TD's custom jigs. Are there other jigs that are recommended? Any help/suggestions or recommendations you can provide is appreciated.
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There is a tackle shop in Cascade called Tackle Tom's, he has a Face Book page and keeps up on the ice thickness, snow amounts, ect. The places others have mentioned are also great places to get info.
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some of the you tube videos have great info if you listen close. i am planning a trip up as well.
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Thanks, this is the type of help I hoped to get.
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Hope it helps. That map does identify prime areas for Perch so you know that it will give you a starting point IMHO as that's what we did and continue to do each season.
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If you are calling Birch Glen for reservations they are closed today and tomorrow.
Also as a small community the following restaurants are awesome but they close early if you visit for eats check closing time.
For when we go up we bring fix'ns for a couple meals to share with others in party at Birch Glen...this place has a nice lodge with small kitchen area we set our crock-pots up in and the staff tended them while we were on ice...great folks at the Birch Glen that bend over backwards and plus for customers....here are the restaurants I remember...
Route 55 short walk from Birch Glen opens at 6AM great breakfast
Grandmas in downtown Cascade opens at 6AM equally great breakfast open later in evening
Whistle stop in downtown Cascade opens at 6AM also equally great breakfast open later in evening.
A great Pizza place can't remember the name.
Again check times on restaurants as they do close early.
Finally, if you really want to explore Lake Cascade they do rent machines...unsure the cost but they were awesome with us last year when two sleds went down plus we rented one for a couple and also a trailer to haul it...got one fixed for the next day's adventure. Unsure the cost on rental cost...I do recall them telling us ice fishing was cheaper as they didn't have to really worry about a sled wrapped around a tree in the mountains. I've attached photo for Cascade Intermountain Powersports. So if you are curious give them a call on prices...
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South end of sugarloaf is where the big perch are.
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[quote FatBiker]Do you need a snowmobile? I don't have one, but don't mind pulling the sled a mile or two if needed.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]The lake is approx. 16 miles long and over 4 miles wide at the widest point. If you want to have the complete experience, then yes, you WILL need a snowmobile. K2's advice is spot on; get the map and study it, and call the sports shop and reserve a sled & trailer. And Birch Glenn is definitely where you want to stay.[/#800000][/font]
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FYSA and intel from folks on Cascade today...conditions SUCK...deep snow and slush on 10" of ice...sleds getting stuck in slush monster...so if you are planning a trip be prepared and I'll try and keep folks informed who are headed that way in the next week or two on conditions. They are getting hammered today with more snow...
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Good luck Larry, hope you have a great trip... Looking at the traffic cams up there, it looks like the snow really is deep, so I'll bet walking won't be a very good option... Weather does report some real cold temps while you'll be there so let's hope the slush will tighten up before you get there... I look forward to seeing your report and hope you have a great time... Later J
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For those that have indicated going to Cascade possibly in the next few days or within a week, as I said I'd keep folks informed on conditions.
Cascade has 15 to 20" of snow on ice 10" was a slush fest during storm this week day or two after. Cold temps have stiffened the slush. No wheelers only sleds braving it. Stepping off sleds and snow to knees is what I've had reported just today.
If you are considering a trip please be prudent. I mentioned other areas within walking from the town of Cascade...if you have no machine walking per today isn't a wise choice unless going in town...check with Tackle Tom on walking areas he'll help you out.
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