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St. Croix ice report.


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Thought I would start a post regarding first ice and ice thickness ect. Every year someone does it and I have always appreciated getting reports. There is little ice right now but, I know I want my house out asap! grin Thanks in advance for all info.

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Ice report as of Friday 4pm..... I was just at the Ferry landing and I could see a solid 2 inches. I know from the MNDOT bridge cam that he ice formed from about the high lines, days before down river so I know it's thicker there. Still not walkable of course.... Next weekend for sure. There was 3 portables in front of Bayport beach also. I will check the ice again Wed. or so...

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Thanks for the report! Might have to get back out there this year. I've got a snowmobile now so I can get off the beaten path and away from the crowds a little better!

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Well, that's way risky on the WI side. 2 inches?? No way... we will be fine this Sunday after the -10 below weather Friday and Sat.

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Would like to potentially head down Saturday to fish, I would think 3 days of single digits/sub-zero should be enough to get things solid despite the recent snow/warmer temps, right?

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Would like to potentially head down Saturday to fish, I would think 3 days of single digits/sub-zero should be enough to get things solid despite the recent snow/warmer temps, right?

Probably, as long as you're walking. As always be careful, be safe.

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I was out from bayport this morning 30 33 fow 2 crappie 2 sauger 1 white bass lots of water on top of 5 in or so, But mainly wanted to post about the ice breaking barge went right up the middle of the river made a nice channel cool to watch but would like to know if this is gonna happen all winter?

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ice breaking barge went right up the middle of the river made a nice channel cool to watch but would like to know if this is gonna happen all winter?

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

Has this happened before?

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Probably part of the new bridge project. That will cause some serious safety issues if they keep that up.

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Yes I am not to happy about it either just have to wait and see what happens cant wait to get out this weekend prolly gonna be busy out There!

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Yes. Maybe 2 weeks ago at most. That middle section just iced up enuff to make it out to Wi side. Was out this past Sun. Gonna be a BIG issue the rest of the season if thats the case.

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Well, if this keeps up, they'll have to stake it out. Hopefully it'll be done after this cold snap kicks in.....

I'll try calling for more info tomorrow morning & will post back.

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But mainly wanted to post about the ice breaking barge went right up the middle of the river made a nice channel cool to watch but would like to know if this is gonna happen all winter?

F!!!

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Thanks to all that replied but, I am thinking maybe we could keep this post strictly ice reports until of course, the ice is thick and we no longer need it. Just a thought....that's all. I think the Bayport beach info is good and useful. There is not enough to walk on anywhere near Shanty town. So, nuff said. Thanks everyone. grin

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Thanks to all that replied but, I am thinking maybe we could keep this post strictly ice reports ...

I'd say that a barge busting up ice in the middle of the river is an awesome ice report. Something we all need to know if we're going to venture out there.

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I agree, the ice barge is some nice info now that there is snow covering the thin ice that has been previously broke and refroze!!

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Yes, the barge info is awesome. I was merely suggesting ice thickness reports, where and when ect... And not any other chatter because everyone I know wants to know how thick it is where and when and nothing else. Thanks to those that wrote about the barge. I was down at Ferry landing Friday at 5pm and fisherman that were coming in from fishing said they say 7" of ice in Shanty town. I was planning on throwing out the perm in a week. the ice has thickened fast. It was just 2" 5 days ago. Might go for it this Sunday.

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Any one know what the ice looks like now? Can't wait to get back on the river just want to be safe about it

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8- 9 inches in crappie town. Walked from bayport park. Ice is pretty rough where the barge went through. Should be interesting to drive over later.

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Found 10" on the MN side at Bayport. Didn't walk to the Wis side but wheelers and snowmobiles were crossing. I could see the line where you guys said the barge went through. Has anyone checked the ice where the barge came through?

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