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I am just wandering if anyone knows the ice conditions on Lake Alexander. I am heading there tomorrow for the first time this season. I am hoping I can drive out.

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Was out there yesterday on the east end and people were driving. Didn't measure the ice but it was pretty thick. Fishing was descent too.

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I'm heading out this week and would assume the ice is at LEAST 20" thick by now. With these cold temps in December, ice should be looking good! I'll post on here when I get an ice depth reading.

Good luck out there!

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I walked out on the west end of the lake on Sat and found between 5 in and 12 in of ice. About 8 inches of crusty snow. Areas of slush 4 inches thick. Not many houses outside of the west bay. Looks like snowmobile travel only.

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Phunnyfarm,

I was out on Alexander on Friday and the thickest we found was 10 inches. Just cause it has been cold, doesn't mean the snow and slush hasn't insulated and slowed ice making. Please don't assume it is good ice. Stay safe!

Posted

Has anyone been next door to Lake Shamineau? Headed up there this weekend to the in-laws cabin, wondering how the ice is there?

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Has anyone been next door to Lake Shamineau? Headed up there this weekend to the in-laws cabin, wondering how the ice is there?

The assumption of 20" on Alex is dead wrong, and dangerous as hell. I've heard anywhere from 8-12".

We found anywhere from 9-15" on the west end of Shamineau last Thursday. I plowed out a road to get the slush off the ice. By Sunday morning everything was frozen solid on and near the road. There is still slush off the road, and much thinner ice. I would absolutely not go cross country in a vehicle on Shamineau.

The east side had more consistent ice, but lots of slush as well.

Anywhere there is slush, it means it hasn't made ice since about 12/10.

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Found a spot on Shamineau that had 8" ice and 4" of slush on it last Friday. Dont venture off the beaten path unless you are on sled or 4-wheeler. I really dont want to get a call to come save you or anyone else. Scandia Valley FD member!

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I'm guessing Fish Trap is the same condition?

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Thanks for the Info

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  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • CigarGuy
      My son got paid back for a good deed he did several years ago. He found a couple of expensive items at a boat ramp and called me asking what he should do.   I told him to bring them home because I was afraid if someone else found them, they might keep them. It was winter and nobody was around. This was when Facebook wasn't really popular yet, I was on several sites like this. First thing we did was make a big sign and posted it at the boat launch, then I posted it on all the forums I was on. Long story short, we never found the owner, but we sure tried. I know to this day, if either one of us found something, we'd do our best to get it back to the rightful owner.
    • Brianf.
      Yes, for sure.     A few years back, and unbeknownst to me, a piece of trim came off my sled while traveling over the lake.  A fellow sledder and complete stranger found the piece and followed my tracks all the way back to my cabin to return the lost item.  Couldn't thank him enough.  His kindness will never be forgotten and is something to which I aspire. 
    • Mike89
      I'll bet your son and his buddies did the happy dance!!!  
    • smurfy
      Sweet!!👍 there are still good people out there!
    • CigarGuy
      We got the auger back! The person who found it didn't want me to mention his name, we can't thank him enough! Still good, honest people around. He called Spring Bay Resort and asked if they heard of anyone losing an auger and they sent him a screenshot of my post. So, thanks to Dayis and Steve at Spring Bay Resort for that! Thanks again everyone for getting the auger back to us!
    • smurfy
      Hope your well on the way back to feeling bett5 bud!👍 Been able to avoid all the bugs going around so far 
    • monstermoose78
      Who’s been out? I got hit with the flu and am still recovering. 
    • CigarGuy
      That's what they're going to do. I always read these posts and wondered how people could lose or forget stuff, well it happens!
    • Wanderer
      Dang….  I know it’s your son, so kinda different, but I’d be expecting a replacement from those who lost it.  The group could each put in and wouldn’t hit one or another too bad.   But that’s just an old man’s thoughts….💭    Good luck.
    • CigarGuy
      So my son and buddies were out this morning fishing between Wakemup and H.O.L. Bays (probably between Metza's pt and Schmidt Island), so they had to cross the snowmobile trail to The Landing. Well,  MY Strikemaster 24 volt auger fell off the back of my sled.  They didn't realize it until they got back. If anyone found it, would be nice to get back...please and thank you. Good news is they had the battery in their pocket..... Dip $hits😡
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