Snow Conditions

[Hammer-Smites]

With all this warm weather down around the Cities, the snow is really starting to settle down and getting around on the lakes is much easier.<BR>I have a week long trip planned March 22-28. Is it any easier getting around out there recently compared to the posts I've read from a few weeks back?<BR>Also, with all this snow cover on the lake, it sounds like there is much less ice depth than in past years. Do you think there might be an issue with ice conditions come the 3rd week of March.<BR>A handful of us are planning on coming up with ATV's and portables. I'm getting a little worried that the 4-wheelers might be useless and/or the ice might be a little on the iffy side.<BR>Any recent info would be greatly appreciated.<P>Thanks-Tim

[Rip_Some_Lip]

Ive been wondering the same thing also Hammer-Smites. I am heading up the last weekend of March. I have been thinking of contacting my buddy and see if he wants to go up earlier. <BR>

[Buckets]

Ice is always on the iffy side especially in late winter.. it just depends on the melt . Watch the weather. <BR>The thing to remember is lotw has a long history of ice fishing into April, that is why shaks don't (have) to be off till the end of March.<P>A lot of times that last week has a lot of water on the ice and it gets to the point sometimes of shuting down the access's but usually a day or week later the shores will freeze again and it will be good . <P>I measured 35" ice by Gull rock last weekend so there is a lesser amount but still a lot. <P>A good back up plan is bring your summer fishing stuff and fish the river if it's too warm.<P>That's my take on it anyways, Good Luck !<BR>

[Dog-Eye]

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