Current Ice Report

[cubbies11]

Nothing from the buckets, we could only get to 7 feet of water, ice was good 5 inches.

Cubbies

[bosshogin]

Cubbies, I dont believe that there is a public launch on the north end, but where you would turn off county rd. J to get to the launch, pass that rd. and and take the curve to the right. Follow that past "northern alley" witch is the northern most part of the lake and continue maybe 3/4 miles or so back south and you will see an opening of no houses. In the winter the 4x4's drive on and off there and you can park on the shoulder there " I think "

[whitetips]

That is correct on the parking, roadside parking area, stay on the shoulder, 15-17 ft and you catch gills, I'd rather wait for the deeper action myself or hit a place further up.

[Koolguie]

This is the ice report from Reel Fishing and Tackle in Madison Lake, MN. On Madison Lake in East Bay there is about 4-5 inches, around Grassy Island there is about 4 inches and before you enter Buckmasters Bay there is a good 4 inches. The rest of Madison Lake has 1-2 inches of ice. The West end of Lake Francis, Lake Ballantyne and Eagle Lake also have about 4-5 inches of ice. On Duck Lake there is about 5 inches, same with Mud Bay on Lake Washington. These reports are near shore. Most of these lakes are now completely frozen, but the further out you get from shore, the thinner the ice gets so be cautious and be aware of changing ice conditions.

They are catching 'eyes on Madison Lake out by Buckmasters and by Cow's Bar. There is also a few nice sized crappies over by Grassy Island. Most of the 'eyes are being caught on Buckshots tipped with the head of a minnow and Jigging Raps. The crappies on small jigs or Forrage Minnows. The west end of Lake Francis is getting a few smaller crappies and northern. The northern are being caught on tip-ups with suckers. Eagle Lake is producing 2-3 lb walleyes and some 5+ lb northern on tip-ups with medium sized shiners. Good Luck and Good Fishing. Remember that no ice is safe ice so use caution and be safe when venturing out.

[Northlander]

Fish Lake North of Duluth has 5-7" of good ice over most of the lake.

[Grainbelter]

Was at Cody lake today by Lonsdale,there was 3-5 inches everywhere I was at. No fish unfortunately,but oh well, atleast I made it out.

[P.DONA]

Missisquoi Bay 3-4" of good ice LAKE CHAMPLAIN, NH Not much anywhere in Ct, yet.

This time of the season, P L E A S E wear the POLAR PICKS around your neck. You will call them life spikes..

[Duffer]

what is the current ice report around the metro?

[Dan_L]

ya all you guys up north are just bragging to us metros. 5" here 4" there. us down here are really starting to itch. 24 year old married guys cant escape that far for some jigging. i hope the weather predictors are right for this weekend.

[crappieflop1212]

well put Dan

[Tom Linderholm]

2 hours here and 2 hours back (depends how you drive), Ain't that bad of a drive guys, come up Saturday for our Fish Lake Gathering. It'll cure your itch, we should have 8" by then.

[skeener]

Hey guys, FYI- drove by Centerville and peltier this AM. Saw a couple of guys fishing tip ups about 50ft out from the boat launch on Centerville reporting 4" max ice. Peltier was desolate. Don't go out too far!

[Dan_L]

now your talking centerville is well withing the wife and kids reach.

[Duffer]

anyone know what coon looks like for ice i want to go tomarrow but dont want to drive if it wont be fishable how much ice is out there and has anyone seen anybody out there latly?

[cubbies11]

Coon has at least 6 inches was out there today.

Cubbies

[Duffer]

what channel are u guys reffering to is it near the landing?

[cubbies11]

Is anyone going to be on bald eagle saturday morning on the north end so I will be sure where to park?

Cubbies

[honda400ex_treme]

anybody have an update on LOW or Red Lake, I have been told there is 4" on Sheilds Lake in Sheildsville Minnesota, 45 miles south of the cities

[TheGuy]

Cubbies11

When you are driving around the north end of Bald Eagle there is a dirt road that goes to the north. Park on that dirt road and you will be fine. It's about 50 yards to the lake.

[Duffer]

any reports on coon im heading out tomarrow where are the pike located and what have they been biting on any help will be apreciated it will be my first time out there.

[cubbies11]

On coon, from the landing toward the channel set up anywhere close to the channel. I got a 30 incher earlier this year and had 3 flags today in 2 hours. Personally I use suckers but I am only after big fish, if you want numbers med shiners will do.

Cubbies

[Duffer]

have u guys been refering to the landing off viking blvd and thielen drive? what depth were u at.

[Lost]

cubbies, thanks for the tip!

Now I just need to find time. Dang girlfriend's family has to keep me busy with their kids holiday plans.

[cubbies11]

Thats the one I was talking about. The one just off Viking.

Cubbies

[Delorea]

Honda4000,

Red has 8 inches or so and they are fishing up to 3 miles out I believe. Dont have a complete report on either but they are fishing parts of LOW too.