Distance

[INWally]

What is the closest you/i should ever fish to someone on a big lake? 100yrds 200yrds... i Dont ice fish much and just want to respect others while im out there.

Thanks

[eyepatrol]

This generally is a "passionate" debate between folks.

The law says 10-feet minimum. For me, that's a bit too close, but it is the law. Personally speaking, 50 feet or more would be acceptable on smaller bodies of water. On big bodies of water, I'll find my own secluded spot. If someone moves in close to me, I'll pick up and move to another spot unless I know the person or they're cordial about moving in on the spot I'm at. If they're rude, there are plenty of other places on a big body of water to fish for me.

Others will feel differently about this.

[Sonicrunch]

It depends on how many othe fishouses are around. If it is like turd's bay on Waconia and there are 300 other houses, I'll do 30 feet. If there is only 1 or 2 other houses, 300 feet minimum.

A good rule of thumb is sound. Noise (be it the ice auger or your voice) is usally the biggest issue with anglers. I really dont care to hear about how much weed you smoked last night.