metro area Metro Area Minnesota Fishing Reports & Ice Conditions

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Great job Jimmy, you guys at In Towne do an awesome job keep up the good work. See you tomorrow.

[jonboatjunkie]

I fished Gray's Bay last year only once. My brother and I caught a bunch of little panfish. Lots of fish but nothing worth keeping. That, however, was at the beginning of March. I'm not sure what it would be like at early ice.

[MNBEEF]

Anyone ever fish Halsteds bay? Ice or fish reports? Thanks

[fishnowworknever]

One fat 21" last night on tonka. Perch were everywhere right at sundown on the west side.

Carson's also has 4"+ of solid ice.

[me_fathead]

Mitchell has 4-5" on it. The weeds are THICK this year.

[anprickette72]

Fished Harrison's Bay on Tonka yesterday stayed in pretty shallow water didn't get anything but the ice looks good and locked up... 5"-6"

[Sealegs]

I was wondering when the marina will open its access to wheelers and snowmobiles so I can get my permanent out on the lake. The public access looks like it would be a bumpy ride!

Sealegs

[Fisherbyname]

Has anyone been out on the north side of Lower Prior near the access? Usually set up a perm. there just wondering how the ice is doing.

[kurtkwe]

North side of Prior had a good 4" inches of ice on Sunday. There were many temporary houses out in front of Sportsman access on toward the island. Paradise Bay was full of houses as well. I would bet by this weekend ATV traffic and some houses will be pulled out, we plan on it.

[WALLEYENUTZ]

Bump for latest Ice report.

[MNBEEF]

Can anyone help a novice to Minnetonka choose a decent bay on the west side. No specific location I like to do work to find fish but just a starting point would be helpful. Thanks

[SWMuskeye]

Excelsior Bay Area - Lake Minnetonka-Has anyone been out there to check the ice yet? Looking to head out Saturday A.M. for some eyes, but I know it can be a little iffy out there. I appreciate any help!

[Shawn Kellett]

Excelsior Bay Area - Lake Minnetonka-The bay should be fine. Outside of it I can't tell you. The bay froze over 1 week before the rest of it. There is one house out there right now so you're probably ok if you don't mind walking.

[Tyler Brockhoff]

does anyone know how much ice is on waconia?

[shakojdub1425]

Do you know what your talking about ROOOOOSTERfish. JK you going to the ice tourney this year!

[Glockwinger]

Walked out from the primitive access on the point out to Pillsbury reef. That is a long walk pulling my flip over shack! Found a consistant 8 - 9" of ice, most of it crystal clear. Caught one small walleye and one bluegill over 3 hours of fishing for my efforts. Gonna give it the ol college try again maybe tomorrow or Friday.

[Glockwinger]

does anyone know how much ice is on waconia?

I found a consistant 8 - 9" in Wagner's bay today (12/16)

[rcatcherman]

Excelsior Bay Area - Lake Minnetonka-200 feet out from the commons just at dusk getting walleyes but they are not real big.

[MNBEEF]

Any Idea how the Ice is out from the east landing on Waconia?

Thanks

[tj417]

Probably plenty thick enough to hold even your fat butt, BEEF!!!

PS - Quit staring at those pretty blue walls & FMing on company time, SLACKER!!!

[MNBEEF]

ALL DAY!

[local boy]

beef

where u from?

[MNBEEF]

Grew up in Chaska live in Mayer now

[waterbound]

I was on Minnetonka today in front of the Northwoods restaurant over 21' of water. I dropped a jig with waxies down and a Lindy Darter. I didn't have any luck on either for a bit so I swapped the darter for a perch pattern Jigging Rap and I got a perch right away just off the bottom. Little while later I got a second perch on the waxies. Both fish were about 5-6" but it felt good to get my first fish through the ice of the season

[Mwolf3d]

Anything Happening out on waconia Out by the in-town? I was out sunday-monday, but no luck. All little perch. No Crappies, or sunfish. I will prob give it a shot again saturday. Good luck to all thats going out today-and this weekend!

[MNfishtrapper]

was out there earlier this week in 12.5 fow along the north to south break line along the weed edge and saw a few crappies and sunfish on the camera. They were in no way interested in anything i put down to em then but maybe they'll bite now?? I set up a little farther south than most of the other shacks nearly straight out from the ramp at In town. Hopefully the'll pick up soon!!

[hookie]

Anyone know how the thick is the ice on North reef on Waconia? think a guy could pull a perm out with a wheeler?

[ajevne]

I am new to this thread and just wanted to let anyone who is interested know that some of the metro lakes have fully frozen over and have at least 4-6" near shore, Has anyone been out on calhoun or harriet yet this season, I was marking fish in nakomis but nothing wanted to bite.

[ChknChkn]

Fished Waconia today in the bay by the marina......lotsa dink perch and sunnies, couple of keeper sunnies (9.5 inches).

All in all, not too bad for a couple hours over lunchtime.

Ice was 11.5 inches thick and crystal clear where I was fishing.....

[Glockwinger]

Also fished Waconia today from about noon to 4. Lots of dink perch, small sunnies. Tried a half dozen spots and did some hole hopping. Only caught one keepable sized sunny. Right before leaving I put the camera down and got the highlight of my day, watched a big northern swim though and nose my camera! Great ice, 9 - 10 inches out in front of the In Towne.