Ice conditions

[Ozzy169]

I was curious what the ice conditions are like on the smaller bodies of water, i.e. 200 acre lakes? Any info would be awesome! I live in the south metro and if you are wondering, get the boat out. Thanks

[PikeBayCommanche]

From what I have heard. I would not be trying to get on the ice anywhere now.

To unsafe for me.

[jk1]

We fished Big Lake this past weekend. There was still 30" of ice and some people were driving trucks on the lake. The weather has gotten warm this week so the landings might be deteriorating. If you can get off the shoreline, the ice should still be good.

[Ozzy169]

Thanks guys, I'm looking for some open water, sounds like it could be a little while yet

[Chris Haley]

Open water? I wish!! Do an about face if you're looking for open water and head south.

[Cast A Way]

This is from about noon today from the boat landing at the wayside rest in Cass Lake looking out at Stoney Pt.

[bassNspear]

looks to me that its getting closer and closer to open water!

[Chris Haley]

Well, I heard Tonka went out yesterday. Our area usually is ice free 10-14 days after Tonka.

Lets keep our fingers crossed.

[Cast A Way]

These are from this morning looking out from the wayside rest in Cass Lake - the little blip in the second pic is what is left of the truck people guess when it will go thru.

[huntndog]

How is the ice looking is it out yet?

[JakeJ_Mn]

There is still ice on Cass as of this afternoon. Pike Bay also has ice. It's black and breaking up with the wind. Probably a few more days yet before it will be gone.

[bassNspear]

she has to be wide open by now huh?

[Shallow Runner]

Bass N Spear,

Maybe you have seen this, but if not, check out this web site:

http://ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/

You can see Cass, just below Red Lake and to the left of Winnie and Leech. Not open yet, but could be by the weekend!

SR

[Borch]

Looks like Pike Bay is close to be ice free.

[PikeBayCommanche]

Great News!

[Cast A Way]

Didn't see any ice on Pike Bay around noon today. Cass had some floating ice on the south side due to the north winds. Should be gone completely in a day.