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Annandale-Buffalo-Big Lake Ice Reports


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Checked Eagle, Ida, Birch on Saturday night. Eagle had about 2 inches in front of the access, Birch had about 1.5, and Ida was wide open.

Pelican had 2"-3" off CR37 and 2" off the 117 access. Ice on Pelican varied so if you venture out there be careful! 3" by CR37 shore, 1.5" a hundred yards out, then back to 2.5". Water is very cloudy/dirty again, just like last year.

I think we'll be in good shape on a lot of our local lakes next weekend for walk on fishing. I'm wishing I wouldn't have made plans for next Saturday now!

did you happen to notice the perfectly round area that was free of snow (may have a dusting of snow on it now, will check later this week)that is to the right of the access (when looking out on to the lake) and out and to the left of that culvert that comes under the road. It is one area I would be leary of for awhile. I have one spot from the access I want to try but will be waiting for next week or later. it is about 8 to 10 feet in this spot and there is a piece of a tree laying on the bottom. found it this summer with the down imaging when I had the boat out there.

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Mrklean,

how is constance doing now. your last report was 60 to 70 % covered.

hasnt really changed still lots of open water i would guess after the nice freeze tonight and tomorrow it will be closed up

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Yeah, Brad, I also thought that was funny. But I figure the cost of the rescue might make them think twice about doing it again. smile

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I saw three brave men on the east side of Pelican fishing yesterday when I was heading home from the mornings hunt. Plan on hitting the ice this weekend north of the metro.

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The southwest side of Maple Lake was wide open yesterday (Monday) morning on my way to work but was locked up tight today (Tuesday).

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I saw about a dozen trucks parked off of 37 on the north end of pelican at 3:30 today....don't know what the ice was like for them but they were hitting it up.

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3-4 inches on a lake today same thickness as monday......hope tonight and friday gets a good 4 plus everywhere

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there has been 2 to 5 guys out on Dean everynight this week when I drive by after work. I my try it out there on sunday.

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hmmm part of me wants to try and go spearing this weekend now just am hoping for safe ice...if there is such a thing

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hmmm part of me wants to try and go spearing this weekend now just am hoping for safe ice...if there is such a thing

email me. I was wondering where you were thinking of going and on what day. I was thinking of going someplace on Sunday. I just bought a red & white Decoy from H&H tonight. now I just need to get out and try it out.

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hmmm part of me wants to try and go spearing this weekend now just am hoping for safe ice...if there is such a thing

Shouldn't be a problem. I'll be out Saturday/Sunday

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Spent an afternoon putzing around and checked a few small, shallow lakes that I was sure would have plenty of ice. Found marginal-at-best thickness. All lakes were under 100 acres and under 25' deep max. Of the 4 lakes I checked, one had about 2" about 15' from shore, 2 had around 3" and I turned around at about 30', and 1 had about 3 1/2" and I turned around at about 30'. I was by myself and had no safety equipment so I played it safe. I've kinda turned into a pansy in the last few years. I'll wait till I have a solid 5-6" under me to go out.

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Does anybody know if they reopened BJs on Clearwater yet? Last I was over there a week or two ago they had a sign up that said closed until ice so just curious.

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there has been 2 to 5 guys out on Dean everynight this week when I drive by after work. I my try it out there on sunday.

Do you know where they were fishing out there?

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Do you know where they were fishing out there?

it looked like they were any where from straight out and to the right. based on my map in my map book I would guess they are fishing in about 10 to 15 feet of water along a break line. there is a area off to the left of the access I want to check out sometime. it is a little point in that same 10 to 15 foot range but I haven't seen anyone over that way yet.

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Anyone checked the ice thickness on Big or Mitchell yet? I heard Mitchell froze over on Monday and was hoping to try it tomorrow.

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smaller lakes that are not deep have up to 7" now, be careful just because it has been very cold doesn't mean you pull your wheelhouse out on sunday.

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