Lake access by truck

[Mykal]

Is anyone still getting on Horseshoe with a 4X4 truck after all the snow?

Thanks.

[IceHawk]

Mykal: Not a problem at all, There is a nice trail going to the area you guys fish. I have had no problem getting through the snow on all area lakes. You may want to access off of 22 rather then by the barrels, I'm not real sure if anyone has busted through there yet, you'll have to check.

[Mykal]

Thanks Icehawk. I hope to get out on Sunday. Are you going to be around?

[Mr. Pike1]

Icehawk, I know Mykal is out for Saturday but I am planning on going up to the St. Cloud area to fish. I may try the Horseshoe again or we may try on the Mississippi river or a small lake that success was had earlirer in the year. Anyway I only know the the one way out to our spot from the barrels. We both have 4x4 trucks and the only concern I have is the drive back out over that god awful hump by the barrels. What is another access point onto the lake off of 22. Just let me know. I also have one more question. Do you ever fish the back bay behind the pinch area that we fish. I would imaging the deeper water in that bay may hold crappies for day bite.

[IceHawk]

Mr Pike 1: The winter access is off of Hwy 22. To get there take HWY 23 west to Richmond , Take a left on Hwy 22 by Caseys, go about 3 or so miles, look on your right you will see where they access. They have a road to the area you guys fish, I drove it last night. Yes I do fish across the island, and it does hold crappies and cats, you can drive right over the island, the road leads over it. Look for these fish suspended off of the breaks.

[Mr. Pike1]

Icehawk, thank you. You know the area well. We actually fish on the backside of that island you speak of in 18-22 feet before the pinch in the river. We have had good cat and crappie success there. I was thinking of the bay behind that area. I see a few guys went way back there on their own and may have great success as no crowds. We may go this way now that I know it is accessable.