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Ice Thickness Report

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Please tell us your ice thickness, which lake and which area please because we would like to get a general idea of how it varies throughout the state.

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Just got back from the west side of Winni and at the access that pops out by the river there was a sign that says "No Trucks" on it, but I did see tire tracks going out there, not sure if it was smaller SUV's or what. There was a half dozen trucks/trailers parked on shore that pulled there gear out with sleds and ATV's. I talked to a guy coming in, probably a resort worker since he didn't have any gear on him, he said that there was 12" all over out there consistently. Of course with any ice report, get more than one opinion lol. 

 

I checked the landings at a couple smaller lakes around the area and found folks walking out or taking there sleds/atv's. 

 

I did see some meathead that drove out on Pike Bay, he is parked out there now. I haven't heard any ice thickness reports from the bay but there was about a dozen shacks out there people pulled out there with their sleds. 

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6"-11" on various lakes I fished in Stevens & Pope Counties on Friday and Saturday.  Slush was an issue in spots as well. 

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Thanks Carpshooter...

Come on guys...please be badass and share your reports....

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Around Princeton there is any where from 4 to 10 inches but please check often! I found 6 to 8 most places then found 5 and next step the ice cracked. That made the monstermoose back up to the 6 +inch area

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Green lake is starting to turn on from what I am hearing. Little elk is still a safe bet for crappies but they are small but you may pick up a few eyes. Ann lake by Zimmerman is giving your tip ups a work out. Baxter slowed down but it might take a while for fish want bite they all have sore lips. Long lake is still a crappie lake but you might need to look for envy the weeds. Lori lake is slow but should pick up for crappies and gills. 

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Found  around 5" on blue lake by zimmerman,but the ice varied quite a bit and you should be careful in some areas where the rain was pooling. Baxter has 10",and little elk has to be around there too now. Lots of little crappies on elk

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8 to 12 inches in Lincoln County depending on the lake but still varying a little due to the rain and strong winds when it froze

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Only been on one small lake just west of Cushing and found 7-9 inches of ice.  No snow on the after the rain this past weekend.

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Ok down hear at the bottom of the state went out in fairmount and found 6 inches of good ice and depending on the spot had 1-2 inches of white ice, but thank god we got that rain no more slush to speak of and snow is gone, now just get a little bit cooler and we will be in business!!!

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A reliable source told me that there is anywhere from 8-10" on the lakes around Naytahwaush, my old stomping grounds. 

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Essentially 12" of ice on LOW. Some areas have 10" some have 15", depending on how much snow is there. 

 

5.5-7" on East/West Hunter. 

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Just got off Coon Lake, Anoka 8" to 11" ice in 3 areas 200 yards off shore 18 to 21 FOW. Got some nice 10" to 12" Crappie.

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Friday (23rd) I fished south of Willmar on a smaller lake, it had 10 inches of solid good ice with about two inches of snow and slush on top of the ice

Saturday (24th) I fished east of Willamar near Atwater and had 8 inches of ice with about an inch of frozen slush on top...

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Out on a lake in Chanhassen area right now. By the boat launch I measured a good seven to nine inches of clear ice to another 3 inches of Cloudy ice then it quickly went down to 4 to 5 inches of clear ice. Needless to say I was punching holes on my way out and now sitting on 3 to 4 inches of good ice. Be careful out there the ice is nowhere near what I thought it was going to be .

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I saw at least 12 pickups out on Vermilion this morning!

I measured 14 inches of ice in newly drilled holes.

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anyone have info on Brainerd area lakes.  North Long?  Tried the Brainerd Forum but no reply.  Where I am, Todd County, 9 miles from Staples, small lakes here have 6-10 and growing.  Watch out for lakes with Springs.

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10 hours ago, papadarv said:

Just got off Coon Lake, Anoka 8" to 11" ice in 3 areas 200 yards off shore 18 to 21 FOW. Got some nice 10" to 12" Crappie.

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Way to go you have that lake dialed in it seems I have never tried for crappies there Usually just tip up fish.

Nice looking shack! I have the same one

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Ice thickness reports and fish pics are awesome coming from you badasses!!! :D 

 

More please :) 

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7-8.5" on Rush in Rush City. Everybody I talked to were frustrated getting nothing but 8-9" crappies, huh I didn't catch one.

 

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seems to be 6 to 10 inches on the lakes I have been on around st cloud area and north a bit. seeing quite a few wheelers out and about. the rain zapped a lot of the snow so nice walking but boot traction need for this guy. :) 

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Any ice reports out there or places to look for ice reports would be appreciated? Thinking about getting out this weekend.

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Be careful going out of Trappers if you use their "bridge" that gaps the pressure ridge. It broke a few times over the weekend and left people sitting on the wrong side for a few hours each time. 

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I did not see that Fishie, must have happened Sunday.  Saturday night the bridge was good to go.

 

 

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There was a line of about 40 trucks and houses waiting to get off the ice on Sunday near huddles reef, but they finally got er fixed. It also broke on Saturday early afternoon and it was out of commission for a while.  I'm guessing it'll be okay from here on out. There was a ton of traffic on it over the weekend. I've never seen so many houses in Whipholt bay..

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I was there also and experienced the rush of traffic.  Not saying anything bad about what happened, but a couple pieces of plywood for a bridge is gonna break over time.  I will use them again, maybe they were just not expecting that much traffic and have a better solution.

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West of Brainerd, Lake Alexander was pushing 14 inches on the west end of the lake.  Most folks were still walking or using ATVs but a few were driving.

 

We walked out but trucked back.

 

This was on 1/2/17

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