Ice Updates

[JBMasterAngler]

As of Monday, Peltier, Clear, and Forest lakes were locked up. Surprisingly, they were still locked up yesterday. Today, Clear and Forest were wide open 

[JBMasterAngler]

Saw something interesting on forest lake this morning...lake was completely locked up, yet someone had launched their boat and was trudging through the ice! That’s dedication! Anyone have any ice updates to report?

[fisherjmb]

 There is probably not going to be much ice to speak of  if the forecast holds true. They are talking 50s on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Any ice we did have will most likely be gone, unfortunately.

[birdguy]

There's hope, NOAA is predicting colder than normal temps for the Dec, Jan, Feb. three month forecast and slightly more snow than average. La Nina's affects are predicted to start kicking in soon and it usually means cooler than normal temps for the Midwest. We can only hope?

[JBMasterAngler]

As long as cold the comes before the snow. Looks like I’ll finally be on the ice next weekend 

Edited December 1, 2017 by JBMasterAngler

[birdguy]

I'm hoping to catch some pickling and smoking northerns this coming weekend. Not sure where I'll go yet, somewhere local.

[bowhuntingboy1]

Everything looked capped today. Hoping for 4 inches Sunday if the wind holds off.

[birdguy]

My go-to lake for pike was wide open yesterday, Mondays rain took care of what ice there was and the wind that followed kept it open. It may have locked up again last night but I'll hold off one more week before I venture out. With the snow forecast on Friday afternoon and the thin layer of new ice we have it might be a good idea to be a little cautious for now.

[gimruis]

I drove through the northeast metro and the Chisago lakes area yesterday and virtually every lake was mostly still WIDE open.

[bowhuntingboy1]

Yeah, I was just saying best case scenario, if the forcast is right, dec. 15 for sure

[brrrr]

drove through north metro today, small lakes and big pods were all capped over that were open on Tuesday.  the fresh ice looked clear and thin.  wouldn't recommend venturing out there for several days. 

[bowhuntingboy1]

Dec 15th for sure if the weathermen are right. 

[JBMasterAngler]

Drove past forest lake this morning, and there were still a couple small spots of open water. Stopped at the access, and ice was about an inch thick.

[birdguy]

Pheasant hunting this weekend........fish aren't going anywhere.

[JBMasterAngler]

Still a couple open spots on forest, yet 3 shacks were out infront of access #2. Drove by the chisago chain. Lots of open water on comfort lake yet. Green looked locked up, couple people out there. Chisago had a couple open spots, while south lindstrom had lots of open water yet. Lots of people were fishing the channel.

[eyes55117]

4+” on 1st lake on forest last night12/10/17. 7 houses out.

[eyes55117]

Just out on 1st Lake after work 5” solid clear ice out to 17’ of water 

[eyes55117]

No idea on ice thickness but 7-8 houses out on clear lake on the way home tonight.

[JBMasterAngler]

Finally made it out on the ice today! Small lake in kanabec county. Ice was a solid 8 inches. Several atv’s driving around the lake.

[eyes55117]

Out on forest Lake 1st Lake this am nothing less than 6” of solid clear ice where I was what is every one else seeing

[Glockwinger]

Big Marine had 8" at the north access out to the weeds before the main lake.  Lots of walkers, a number of wheelers.  5 inches past the weeds above the ice before the island.  

Access was crazy...very inconsiderate people tripple parking, a guy I was with got parked in, trucks behind and in front of him.  Luckily I was parked beside him and was able to move enough that he could get his truck out.  

Fishing was very slow.  Couple panfish, a bass and snake northern.

[fishing tech]

Glockwinger, I would have call the sheriff. Those are probably the same people that left garbage on the lake and take to many fish. Tag and tow!

[Jughead]

Thank you very much for the Forest Lake 1 updates. My in-laws are coming in from NY and I will take them out Saturday. I will report thickness (and luck, if any).

 

Thanks again and happy holidays.

[DP]

Was out on lake one today, about 8 inches of ice, fishing was slow, even the perch had lockjaw.

[Jughead]

Good morning,

I was out yesterday, yup -8 air temperature but it was the only day available. 

I was on Forest Lake 1 and the ice was 9-10" closer to shore 8-9" further out. I saw a truck on the ice! Way too early for that in my opinion.

Slow day, 1 small crappie and 4-5 perch. Super light bite. Talked to a cold Sheriff on his sled and he stated Forest Lake 3 had 12" ice...and then I think we went and talked to the truck guy. From a distance.

[JBMasterAngler]

Drove past forest this morning and seen 2 trucks and a wheel house out there.

[gimruis]

Its only a matter of time before the first trucks go through the ice.

[Red Miller]

Sheriff's dep is a smart guy...I wouldn't go anywhere near that guy either.  

Edited December 28, 2017 by Red Miller

[DP]

12" of ice on Forest Lake (lake one), people are driving all over, and in full size trucks, think it' still a little marginal for trucks yet