Can I get my boat into Independence?

[Pete Riola]

Wondering if the boat landing is frozen or can a guy launch his boat still?

[markkstanley]

Last time I was there they were working on the launch so no dock and a pile of gravel to deal with. That was 3 weeks ago so it muight be cleaned up.

[cubbies11]

Keep me updated on the ice out here too.

Cubbies

[Ole the Guide]

If you're going out there for one more trip and need a partner let me know. I know the lake pretty well and would love one more shot at it. Walleyes and/or Muskies! Shoot me an email at

[email protected]

Thanks,

Ole

[Darrell Larson]

The new launching area has been completed, the ice I am not sure of, I drive by Parkers Lake in Plymouth every morning and the lake is still wide open, I would imagine Indy would be the same,I will make a pass by there this afternoon and check that out, and post info in the morning.

[Darrell Larson]

As of this afternoon at 3:00pm the lake is still wide open, no ice to be seen. Hope this helps.

[Pete Riola]

Much appreciated! Just one muskie in December is all I need.

[Musky Mike]

I here you, never caught a December Ski'. Good luck!

[cjac]

Just talked to a homeowner on Minnetonka, said you would not have a problem launching, and confirmed what we said about it not being that easy this past weekend. Far less shoreline ice. I'd imagine the same would apply for Independence. Still have a girl on 'tonka I'd like to settle a score with......

Not sure to get excited about putting down 10 inch lures in favor of catching 8 inch panfish!!

[Pete Riola]

My personal record is 12-20....95 was the year I believe, Bald Eagle the lake and a Leeping Lizard was the lure of choice. Fish was nice fat 40 incher. I love to ice fish but getting a December ski makes winter really short.

[Ole the Guide]

My personal record late fall Muskies were last year. On 10/30/03 I caught a 47" , 11/10/03 a 41" , followed by a 48" on 11/20,03 all on the same metro lake. Three for three. After that I put the boat away and it snowed the next day!

You have to find them to catch em'!

Ole

[cjac]

Hmmmm......might you have been fishing right up the road from you off of 169??? Sounds like an impressive fall!!

Main boat is stored, boat #2 is not. Might need to hit it this weekend, weather doesn't look bad at all.

[Pete Riola]

45 means I'm jigging for skis!