Ice Updates

[irishjigs]

First, just logged on to this forum. All topics and discussion has been great to read. I hope I can contribute is some way.

Next, gotierman, any word on any ice, or fall fishing on Osakis? I plan to go visit that lake this winter a few times. Thanks

[fishfearme]

The ice on Pelican by Ashby is not safe yet. I was by there the other day and there was lots of open water, even in the narrows. Christina across the street was solid shore to shore, except for the ducks and geese sitting in the middle. Another week and Pelican will be ready.

[Guest]

Irishjigs,

Welcome to the forum. You're really gonna enjoy this site and I'm sure any info that you have is info that we're open to hear. Have fun.

Good Fishin, Matt.

[Rick]

Forecast is for Colder weather guys. Will we make it by Thanksgiving

Let's see your ice reports.

Please let us know what big town your by and the Lake you got info on...Please?????

[Guest]

I'm going out today around Saint cloud. If you don't here from me by tonight, I died happy.

[Fritz]

I live in the Annandale area and drive past Pleasant Lake every morning. Nothing but open water there. It does sound like the temps will be falling, but I still think it's going to be awhile for me.

[Steve Foss]

Nelson Lake in NW Wisconsin has 2-plus solid inches. Expecting three by end of weekend. Guys are fishing there, and it'll be a certainty by T-giving, with colder weather coming. Check the Wisconsin forum for a more detailed report.

It's better to be safe than

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Superior, Wis.
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[Guest]

Well, I made it. I was expecting much. All I found were a school of 6 inch perch. First time out, can't say I didn't catch anything. I didn't want to venture out to the drop I was looking for. I'm crazy, but I wasn't going to go any farther by myself. Maybe tommorow morning

[bigeyes]

bigguns can you tell me wich lake in the area has the ice, I really want to get out soon.

[cubbies11]

How far south is the ice. I am in the Minneapolis area and was wondering if anyone knew where I could ice some gills.

Cubbies

[Captain B.R.K]

Word has it that Rice Lake near Duluth has 3 inches of ice. Caribou in the area is holding it's own and have heard that people are venturing out to fish. Next week the temps are suppose to be for 20degrees....the wait is finally ending.

B

[irishjigs]

Mostly open water in the West Metro. Some skimming over, but nothing solid. Hopefully with colder temps, we could be out there by maybe the 1st weekend of December.(pray)

[Bigred70]

It's official! I fished on my favorite little crappie lake this afternoon, standing on top of 3.5" of solid blue ice. It is located just outside of Cloquet, MN, but that is about all the more specific I care to get. The larger lakes are all iced (only about 1") over, but some of the smaller ones are walkable. Did good today, caught and released about a limit of crappies...ICE IS FINALLY HERE!

[Guest]

Be VERY-VERY careful around the ice folks.

A big wind in on it's way and that will very likely raise heck with the ice.

Have a good Thanksgiving and........well.......Just be dam carefully, ok!

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[Cliff Wagenbach]

I checked the ice on Lake Vermilion this morning , out of Mckinley Park, and there was 3.5" to 5" of solid ice as far out as Ely Island.
"BE CAREFUL" though as Big Bay does not usually all have the same ice thickness!!
I am going out tomorrow to see if I can ice a few walleyes and perch.
Cliff

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CliffsGuideService-LakeVermilion.com
Lake Vermilion
Phone: (218) 753-2005

[Steve Foss]

Cliff, you lucky bugger. We don't have quite that much ice around Duluth/Superior, and it's not easy to find safe stuff yet. There are a few however, and I'll be on at least one of them tomorrow.

Good luck, and tell us how you do. I expect the forum will be humming with reports this weekend, at least from the folks who aren't hunting.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

I'll post tomorrow evening when I get in and let you know how I did.
Cliff

[Steve Foss]

Be safe.

[Northlander]

I checked rice lake again today and only about 2 good inches. This was out about 50 yards from the landing. Not safe to walk out to where the fish are. Fish lake was less at the 3 spots I checked. Be carefull and fish w/ a partner.

[Guest]

Little rock, This lake is not worth falling through. As we all know, the lake is nothing spectacular, but hey, got ice? I'm gonna try again tommorow, and see If I can get into some evening crappies up high, and some wallys down low.

[brian6715]

Hey Northlander,
Which Fish Lake are you talking about? I am just curious to know if we actually have ice in my area.
Thanks, Brian

[Cliff Wagenbach]

I finally got out on the ice for about 5 hours this morning!
There was a solid 3.5"s of ice over the 26' deep flat I fished.
I caught 7 walleyes and kept 3 that averaged 16 inches. I also missed a couple of other fish.
It is GREAT to be back on the lake!
Cliff

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Cliff's Guide Service
CliffsGuideService-LakeVermilion.com
Lake Vermilion
Phone: (218) 753-2005

[Guest]

Out for a couple hours today near Pelican Rapids. 3.5" of good ice. A little more ice and a little less open water and there will be more fishable spots.

One small northern. Couldn't get to the walleye holes.

[Northlander]

I was talking of fish lake north of Duluth. I think maybe by mid next week it would be walkable in the narrows and off to the LEFT of the public boat landing.

[knoppers]

ice looking pretty good in the palisade area, I am planning on ice fishing the weekend of thanksgiving up there. may even be able to run the wheeler out.