Any guess on when the ice will go out on Horseshoe

[Rick G]

It will be a madhouse to say the least there will be a few games of bumper boats on the river I bet I might skip Sat and head over to a smaller shallow lake that holds a nice population of 'eyes and save the Shoe for Sun or Mon.

[JoeMX1825]

Any updates on the chain ice out? I'm guessing it's out but a confirmation would be nice

[Rick G]

I heard from someone, who heard from someone, that there is still some ice left out there, not much though, and whats left should be gone by sometime this weekend .

Man, I don't believe it's already the first weekend in May and I don't even have my boat home yet

[Horseshoe_Don]

Winter access is 75% ice covered. Cedar island is at least 50% covered by looking from the winter access.

Don

[Borch]

Well that's better than most I've seen today.

[Rick G]

Winter access is 75% ice covered. Cedar island is at least 50% covered by looking from the winter access.

Don

Thanks for the first hand report Don. It will be close on some of the area lakes weather there is still ice or not come next Sat.

[jentz]

I'll be driving past the chain tomorrow morning,23 to co rd 22 and south.May come back with a boat?? I'm hoping I can land at the 22 access on Horseshoe,go north to I think it's becker. For some action with the warmer water cats.I'm hoping!

[Horseshoe_Don]

Becker is open and its west

Don

[IceHawk]

Did a drive around the chain last night to check the chain ice conditions and its looking good. As Don pointed out Becker is open Horseshoe is open except for some sheet ice in the way back of Krons Bay and in front of the winter access. Long lake mostly open except for the south bay, SWchneider ice free Cedar island a fair amount near the little cedar bridge. I would assume the way it looks by Wed what remaining ice is left should be gone! On a side note no wake zones are marked and most of the docks and pota pottys are up let the opener begin!

[Rick G]

Good deal, Thanks IceHawk

[Horseshoe_Don]

And my dock, boat lift, and boat are all in!!!!!!

[silverbulletguy]

Any kitties off your dock yet Don?

[JoeMX1825]

My docks and lifts are in now too, i didn't see any ice anywhere..

[Horseshoe_Don]

So far today. 1 five pound kitty. 5 Kitties total. 4lb large mouth that went back to grow.

Don

[JeremyCampbell]

Fun!

[silverbulletguy]

Nice!

[IceHawk]

Was out fishing the chain with the boat today tough bite. The panfish were tough to find bays were a little cold yet. Surface water temps ranged from 44-48 degrees throughout the lakes on the chain all are ice free except a cOuple small patches of small sheet ice. IT could make for a interesting opener if things dont warm up some.

[Rick G]

Surface water temps ranged from 44-48 degrees

Just saw the forcast, looks like the water should warm some by the opener.

I know where the fish will be, but it should be intresting how they react to our baits with the water temp being what it is.

[JwP1]

Drove buy the access on 22 about thirty minutes ago. A few people fishing cats. Got the itch to be there saturday but ill wait till the work week starts to get out there. The fish will be easy to find thats for sure.

[Horseshoe_Don]

Quote:

When do you think the ice will be off Horseshoe enough to drive a boat from the river access to the winter access.

The answer is May 5th. Nobody wins. Nobody was close.

Don