Crosby area ice conditions?

[huntersgp]

Looking for ice conditions on Crosby area lakes.  My son and I try to come up every year to our hunting shack for our Brthday fishing trip (weekend of January 14).  Are people driving out?  I have 1/2 ton and 17' shack.  Any help would be appreciated 

[Sculpin]

I was on and around some Aitkin area lakes over the weekend, and suspect the ice conditions would be pretty uniform in the whole area. I fished Cedar on Sunday, and although I saw a small compact car on the ice there, relatively close to shore, I would not have driven on the lake. Ice depths I found were variable from 12 to 14". I was on Hanson, Monday, and ice was about the same in both basins, 12 to14". There was no truck traffic that I saw on Farm Island, Hanging Kettle, Ripple, Rabbit, Dam, Sissabagama, or Nord.

All that said, given the temps we have now, and the extended forecast, things should set up nicely by the coming weekend. I think vehicle traffic will commence everywhere by the weekend, Mille Lacs included.

Be safe, check often, and have a great time with your Son

 

Good luck.     

[huntersgp]

I appreciate the info.  Yeah, I am hoping this cold spell puts the ice thick enough for me to be brave enough.  Will probably have the 8 year old grandson along this year as well.

[Wanderer]

I was a little shocked to see truck and wheelhouse traffic on Alexander on Monday but there was about 13-14 inches where we fished.

 

I know it's not Crosby but like already mentioned, conditions seem pretty uniform in the area and we're pretty cold right now.

 

I'm now that guy with the 1 ton and 18 foot wheelhouse that would probably be driving out on the 14th if I were able to fish that weekend.

[BoxMN]

Up a bit father near Emily/Xlake we had 11" last Friday, and I bet there is at least 14" by now. I'm just on wheelers and sleds, but will likely drive half ton out next week no problem. Good luck!

[huntersgp]

I plan to test drill before driving out unless I see numerous others out.  Thanks for the update