Ive never trapped rats under the ice before. This fall I watched a lake and saw quiet a few rats swimming around. Now we have about 3 foot of snow on the lake and no obvious pushups nor am I able to see runs through the ice.

If I where to try and catch rats in this lake what would you suggest? Baited body grips along the outside of the cattails and shore line? I would never have known about them unless I saw them in the fall, there is no sign of them now and the lake is locked up tight with ice.

Thanks, MP

Yes 6 inches or so under the ice and if you can find actual houses, out in front of them 4-5 ft.

I'd bait with a carrot or muskrat hockey puck.

Muskrat hockey puck? Please explain.

They look like a hockey puck but they are green. They are shoved on to the BGs trigger wires. They are used as eye appeal under water.


I tried them and had all kinds of sprung traps. Way to big and heavy I figured as the rat was approaching the devise It was pushing water ahead as It swam and would set off the trap. A piece of grapefruit rind or a orange peel will work better.

If you can't find the huts or den holes or push ups I think trapping rats under the ice Is a waste of time.

This is what I want to see trapping muskrats under the ice

The guy that owns the rights to them is out of Pewaukee, Wi. Surprisingly he doesn't sell them through retailers. You must buy from him. Last I knew I think they're $1.50 each and there's 4 colors available: orange, yellow, green, & white. They're made for 160's, but could be cut down to a 110 size I suppose. I have some, though a simple carrot probably works fine. They won't fall off your trigger, that'd be 1 advantage I suppose. I have mixed thoughts on them. They must be made from some sort of proprietery material b/c it's such hard to describe the unique feel & texture & consistency they have. Here's where to buy them:
262-347-9076.
I can tell you the guy is very reputable & has been a big supporter of our state association, in particular with all the water trapping demos he's given over the years, for example.