ice reports

[ivegottabite]

anyone have any ice reports around the brookings area? just wondering how much ice is on the area lakes.

[rundrave]

last I heard there wasnt any fishable ice left. I could be wrong though, with this last cold snap, maybe some are ok to still ice fish. I would advise foot travel only.

I heard whitewood may still have fishable ice, but it varies greatly all over the lake some spots still have a good 8inches or so, where others are down to 3inches with lots of slush on top.

Again this is all word of mouth, I havent actually been out myself. Be safe if you do head out, and let us know how you did.

[Rost]

Madison and Herman were both opening up fast before this cold snap. I have not heard much about ice fishing lately. I think everyone is stringing the long rods and getting ready for the open water season.

[percherman]

any report on conditions of northern lakes like pickeral or waubay, are they drivable yet? or just atv and foot traffic

[Tyler Holm]

I've heard they are still driving on Waubay. I'd be cautious and a bit leery about that. Some of those folks are downright nuts. Its that time of year where the water on top of the ice has somewhat refroze. Nothing like steping throught that top crust and drop 8" to solid ice. That's a rush and I don't ever need to feel again. Be careful!

[Mike Walerak]

I don't know but I was shingling a roof yesterday in Brookings and a guy in an apartment next to us was cleaning a mess of fish. I did'nt get to talk to him though.

For the most part the ice is decent one you get on it. THe shoreline ice is what scares me the most.

Be careful the ice is pretty shaky right now.

mw

[fishing4fun]

Anyone know what the ice reports are now for L Thompson or Sinai? Ice off?

[Rost]

f4f,

I heard that the north part of Thompson is open. Not sure how far out, but I'd think it will get better as this week warms up.

[fishing4fun]

I don't care where I go this weekend, but the boat is getting wet. It may be cold as he!! but I'm going fishing some where.

[Eyez]

I know that some walleyes are coming from the north end of thompson. I assume in waders, knowing the guys who caught them. Not many fish, but a few if you're itching to go out.