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We are hoping for an "early" ice-out on the river, although it all depends on how warm we get this month of February. There is approximately 16 to 18" of ice on the river, which is less than a "normal" year.

If you can plan a trip on short notice, keep an eye on the reports here and on our web site for updates. We will be updating daily as conditions progress.

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rainyg - 60 miles - Wow that would bring open water past Clementson.

What I believe rainyg is saying is that he is predicting open water from International Falls to the Big Fork and Little Fork areas?? The area where you would be launching from Pelland or International Falls. This, of course, is a different fishery than the area of the Rainy River from Manitou Rapids running to Lake of the Woods. There is excellent fishing in this area that rainyg refers to.

Like we have said, we are looking forward to an early season on the Rainy River here in our local fishery, meaning launching first at Birchdale then Frontier and Vidas. Possibly the first weekend of March could see some hardy souls putting boats in at Birchdale over shore ice. Earliest date in the last 8 years for launching at Birchdale was the last weekend in February.

We will be checking conditions and reporting as soon as we see open water. Just keep and "eye" here.

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Sandee...I noticed you had a record high of 44 last monday up in your neck of the woods, it looks to be well above freezing today as well. Is this weather starting to have any effect on the river, or do we need even higher temps for anything to happen? I suppose more runoff helps erode the ice quicker as well, although we probably won't have much of that this year, which is a good thing. I guess I'm just getting too excited but march is only 2 weeks away. We want to be on there as soon as it is possible, we are bringing up small boats so shore ice isn't a problem. I guess it's kind of hard to predict ice out... it's kind of like predicting the weather, but do you have an updated educated guess? Is the 1st or 2nd weekend in March out of the question?

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Rick & I are going to check the river today. We will start around the Indus area and see what the conditions are. We will post pictures on our website. Seems that once the river is open shore to shore at Indus it is only about one week away from being open at Birchdale. Sunny days help, although if temps are warm on cloudy days, it is still melting. Overnight lows in the teen's also promote melting. Run off doesn't seem to be a factor other than causing more problems with the clarity of the river.

With less ice on the river we don't think it will take long to be open water fishing. Optimistically, the first weekend in March is a target date.

I have heard some resorts on LOW are not taking reservations past the middle of March due to the prediction of possible poor ice. If you have plans to fish LOW late March be sure to contact the resort you are staying at. Portables may be the option with some great fishing.

Keep an "eye" on the reports.

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That's what we like to hear Sandee! You just made my day, thanks for all your work! Pray for warm weather...

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Sandee:
You're the best. Great job, just as we've come to expect year in and year out from you.
Your early spring work to scout the river makes spring come all the faster, whether the river opens or not.
Thanks

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Sandee--I am wondering about how far the Rainy is open. When you say mile marker 170
do you mean it's open from International Falls to mile marker 170? Thank you for all your up to the minute information.

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We check the river UP to mile marker 174 which is close to Loman. I assume if the river is open to 174 it would be open from International Falls to that point. There are areas you can fish at Pelland and International Falls. Don't know what the conditions are of the ramps or what the ice-out conditions are. You could contact the International Falls Chamber of Commerce for this information at 800-325-5766.

We checked the river on Monday th 18th and it has opened 4 miles since last Friday. We will recheck again on Thursday the 21st.


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River is open now 9 miles East of Birchdale at mile marker #165. There is a good open area from middle of the river to the canadian side. I have posted a picture on our web site.

The below zero temperatures will have an impact on the melt, although it won't slow it too much. Possibly delay the opening at Birchdale by a day or 2??

We will check again this weekend and let you all know where it is open.

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I'll bet that it opened a few more miles since monday...any updates yet Sandee? Are we going to loose some ground if we get the sub zero temps that are predicted for next week?

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What is the river doin' this week Sandy? If it does open up enough for me to drop in a boat over the shore ice next weekend, will there be walleyes moving in this early? How about the big pike? I've caught a lot of em' up by the mouth of the big fork river this time of year, but it's been such a weird winter I can't even imagine what the fish are up to. Is there ice still in the big fork out to the rainy, how thick?
Thanks for all the leg work to both you and Rick. You folks are terrific!

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The river has slowed in opening due to the cold overnight temperatures. It is still just barely past Franz Jevnue. Only a mile to go and it gets cold!!

The river is open all the way but I don't know what the conditions are at the Pelland ramp where you would launch a boat to fish near with of the Fork rivers. Call 800-325-5766 for ramp information.

Thanks for reading our reports too! We appreciate it. smile.gif

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Cold - cold - cold - overnight lows 15 to 20 below I am sure is making ice on the river where it was previously open. We will check to verify but I don't think we would surprise anyone with this information.

Back to square one I do believe. *sighing*

Just teasing us opening within one mile of Birchdale then slamming the door shut. LOL

We will update soon.

Really hate to see a grown woman cry!
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