Northern MN Ice

[bradlewe]

OK, so I know this is a tough one and depends on the year. But, my question is how often does it happen where you get to keep the houses on the ice until the DNR kicks you off? I see the date up north is March 21st this year and would like to plan a trip with the wheelhouse the week before. It would be in the Winnie area and I know the snow has been hurting the ice so it might not happen this year, but am still curious how often the ice is still good that time of year up there.

Thanks,

Brad

[Hunter21]

We were up on LOW second week in March and all the outfitters would NOT let us on the lake with Wheelhouse or a vehicle. There was enough ice but they were playing it safe. We parked ours on land and ventured out with the quads and portables..

[Random guy]

Several years during the crappie boom on Upper Red we where on the ice well into April...this year I'm just hoping she holds until the end of eye season.

[paceman]

Every year is different but I can usually keep my house out until the mid-march deadline.

[bradlewe]

Thanks guys. Might have to head up a little early this year and fish for some eyes on URL/Winnie.