Current Ice Report

[mwktrapper]

We're fishing several lakes in the Grand Rapids area. Jumbos in the morning and crappies at night. 3-4 inches of ice.

[HardH2O]

mwktrapper,

Shoot me an e-mail please.

[email protected]

Thanks, David

[fishtrap3]

Drove by lake just south of Lonsdale this morning after dropping daughter off at school. Couldnt belive my eyes as someone was already out ice fishing... I will have to check it out maybe in the morning and let ya guys know how much ice is out there...

[Pax]

Just popped 2 holes on a lake just north of Baldwin and there was 2-2.5 inches all over. Now I'm off to get some waxies. Good luck to all.

[walley]

I am reading a lot of reports from smaller lakes but does anyone know how much ice is on Lake of the woods, mainly the area around pine island, how is the bay? Any update would be appreciated.

[LuckBites]

2 guys were tip up fishing the small lake at the public access for Phalen this morning. I didn't have a pick to check the thickness.

[korn_fish]

Looking at the forecasts, even though this weekend doesnt look good for making ice, it isn't enough to hurt us much considering next Wednesdays outlook Single digits in the north, Low teens in the Southern part of MN. Even if it is for only one day, those temps should be the icing on the cake to get em all iced over and the ones that are already iced over and do not open back up this weekend should have plenty of ice on them come next week for some ice adventures

[norm]

rush lake in ottertail county has around 5 inches about 100 yards out from the oak point access. went to buchanan and there was 4 inches 30 yards out from the access

[big_fish_guy]

posted in the aitkin forum, but no response...

anyone know the thickness on hickory, across from farm island?

I want to run up there this weekend, or next friday(12-10) for sure

[walleyejon]

Lake of the Woods is pretty much wide open. A couple of us are actually heading out in Four Mile Bay and up the Rainy River in a boat this weekend. I've heard the Warroad River has had a few people setting up tip-ups, but I don't know that first hand. Forecast highs for Saturday are mid to upper 30s. Last weekend water temps in the River were around 38 degrees, I wasn't on the Lake itself, but I doubt it was much if any colder out there. Last year I was fishing hard water the weekend after Thanksgiving, I can't believe I'll be out in a boat in December.

[icepike]

you guys are starting to make me cry..can you possibly bloooowwww that cold air on over to connecticut..we need it bad..post some pics guys..joe

[Duffer]

any ice out towards anandale area? im thinkin of tryin clear water for some eyes this year.

[Hoytmystic]

A few people have been going out in Grand Rapids, sylvan bay, long lake by loon, and people have been going out on Red lake. Some reports of a 1 1/2 miles out. Some people are taking 4-wheelers out on red. I have checked a few other lakes some with 3'' some with no ice. MWKtrapper give me a holler at [email protected]

Kyle Curtiss

[Berglund24]

Drove by Baxter lake tonight in Princeton and seen 7 or 8 people out fishing. Talked to a guy coming off the ice who said their was a good 4"!

[Only Eyes]

Been out three times already There is ice but it's hard to find and not real thick. Watch out for the snowy areas.

[CNY Tim]

No ice here in NY but we had some flurries today, slowly and surely will get there. Congratulations to you guys that are on top. Us fish heads south and east of you will just have to climb the walls a little longer...

[czl99]

I live down in Cannon Falls and byllesby has 1/4 inch of ice over parts of the lake with alot of open water still. There is a farm pond by my house that has about 4-5 inches on it. I will be out sat on the pound trying to catch a few crappies and perch.

[The Grebe]

Checked out a couple of different small lakes that I fish,

ice about 1" thick, maybe a tad more, a few more cold nights ought to do the trick.

We were Pheasant hunting today up by NowThen and we were'nt breaking through in the swampy areas? One hen up, dog worked great!

[Lost]

I should hopefully be able to report on a couple lakes tomorrow. That's part of my plans for the day. Wish me luck in finding time!

[TurnUpTheFishing]

There were people fishing Battle Creek (mud lake) in Woodbury today. Dont know about ice conditions, but I know the lake does have an aerator.

[jigginjim]

I'm realy looking forward to the ice fishing season. But i still feel some guys push it a little to much. Tying a rope to a post on shore then walking out. No Thanks, I've done that swim was not fun. I'll take the safer side must have 6 plus inches. MMMM... let see first guy to get on the ice or the fisherman, god sorts out as dumb *%#&, time for the pine box.

[whitesand]

good point jj, i live in the brainerd lakes area and alot of these lakes are still 20-80%open need a few good nights of 0. to make some good clear ice!

smokem if ya got em

[jiggin pig]

Baypoint has anywhere from 1/4 to 1 inch of ice. Still have to sit on the docks and punch a hole through the ice. its close. cant wait

[only-eyes]

fished horeseshoe chain tonight, there is around 1 1/2" out there where it has been froze a while. Hey Only Eyes, think you user name might be just a little close to mine only-eyes

[Wiskers]

Well we got about 4 inches on some small lakes around here.. gonna head out on Sat. & getRdone... ... ... .. .I will report my findings.