When does DL 'Normally' have 'safe' ice??

[hanson]

OK-

My question is kind of out there and I know there is no definite answer. BUT... When would you say Devil's Lake is 'normally safe' for sled & ATV travel??

I've got a small group of guys planning a trip for Dec. 10-12 weekend. My knowledge of ice conditions in the northern half of MN says we're probably fine.

We did this trip last winter in the middle of January. We froze our butts off and caught some nice fish. We're talking about doing it twice this winter if my schedule allows.

[iffwalleyes]

Hanson I would say that is probably going to be a little early for this year. However mother nature could suprise me. I am just hoping that Lake of The Woods is covered by then.