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Are they still fishing from the public dock in town? I was wondering if it was froze up. I thinking of heading there on Saturday. I was there last weekend. We caught a lot of small walleyes. It was a great evening. The one thing that bothered me were the people filling their buckets with tiny walleyes.

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MIght not be any good to ya, but--last year when we were out there we literally fished the pier until later that night we were able to walk out. The wallleyes were a little harder to catch but the crappies were so much fun and nobody else was there to fish. I think Dad said he was out earlier this week with the boat and he was getting some walleyes, the catch was he was out just past where anybody could reach. Story goes that he could of taken them all home but wasn't in the mood to clean fish. And just for the record his keeper size is 10 and a week (17). He says it that way because thats how long it takes me to clean em. Litle inside joke! Good Luck if you go and maybe see ya out there.

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I checked it out this morning and most of the lake was still open. The bays, for the most part, were frozen. I hadn't ventured out very far from the landing before it started to crack enough to scare me off of it. There were several chunks of ice that people have broken off on surface of the ice and some were as thick as 2 inches. This is safe enough for some people but I think I'll wait for this forecasted cool down to move through before I get out there.

I hope to get out next weekend (Dec. 10-12) and play around for a little while.

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I ventured out to Crystal tonight and finally got some ice fishing in. I was out there from about 4-6 along with about 6 others guys. It was the first night for all of us. The fish were showing up but without bait it's tough to get them to bite. All I was using was a glow jigging Rap. The fish seemed interested but wouldn't commit to it.

I measured ice anywhere from 3 to 4 1/2 inches thick and fished just out from the landing.

It felt good to finally get out again grin.gif

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Loebs - ever check out Loon??? When I was going to MSU I had a perm out on Loon early, right about where the aerator is, and then moved to Crystal once they surronded my house with thin ice signs because they turned the aerator on smile.gif And maybe things have changed, but the good bite was well after dark. Is it still that way?

I know both froze out a couple years ago so I am curious as to the size of the re-stocked eyes now.

I am going to be down at my parents this weekend for one night and probably try Loon. (Grew up just out of town there)

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I thought about trying that lake tomorrow afternoon. I have never been there but I'm going to see if I can get to the small rock pile in front of the landing, otherwise I'll just follow some other guys. Is that landing tricky to get to? Any other tips or locations on that lake to try?

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Loebs - where you are heading is probably the best bet. There really isn't much structure there except for the rock bar off to the side of the landing and the other across the lake. That rock bar off of the landing is where I would always set up. the aerator is just off of that but I am sure that it isn't turned on yet. The top of the bar should top off at about 4' and the bottom edge is about 7' (may be diff now with diff water levels.

The landing isnt tricky to get too, I am assuming you are coming from Kato, if so, take 169 south (dont follow 60 into crystal) and then turn west to go to crystal town, (east would take you to the dam store). that will take y ou right past the landing.

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    • Kettle
      It's definitely winter, we have about 4-6 inches of fluffy snow on the ground which has predominantly blown off the ice. I have several friends out on the ice as of late 5-6 inches of ice. I work the next two days, will get the gear together Saturday and go Sunday. I'd be completely fine if we have an early spring like earlier this year. 
    • leech~~
      Thanks for the updates!  
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  The focus for most this past week for resorts and ice fishing outfitters is checking ice conditions.  Things are progressing nicely.  As we remind anglers each and every year, ice conditions can vary significantly.  Consequently,  we typically will not make blanket statements about ice conditions or thickness of ice.  It is best to work through a resort or outfitter who knows the ice conditions on the part of the lake they are working.     The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting the single digits many days.  Depending upon the wind, this should continue to build up the ice and get things started,   Some spearing and angling for pike has started in areas of back bays.  Work through an outfitter and stay on marked trails as ice conditions still vary, even on the bays.  Naturally, with Lake of the Woods having a robust population of big pike, some nice fish are coming in. As the days go on, resorts and outfitters are continuing to mark their ice roads and venture out further checking ice conditions daily.  Initial reports are showing good ice formation on many parts of the lake off of the south shore.     From many parts of the south shore, there is ice as far as the eye can see.  With cloudy conditions, a satellite image of the entire lake has not been available for a number of days.   On the Rainy River...  The river is iced over.  It certainly isn't ready for any traffic as of yet but the fact it is locked up is encouraging.   Some spearing and angling for pike happening in back bays off of the river.  Once ice thickens, a couple of resorts who fish the river will mark ice trails in their particulate fishing area.  The river has current, it is best to work through a resort or outfitter.   Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice for the most part.  Fishing isn't happening yet, but resorts and outfitters have started checking ice conditions and the ice is progressing nicely.  Things are on track for a good ice fishing season. Watch the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook page or other resort facebook pages for reports and videos of current ice conditions.  At this point, reports are coming in daily. If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time. 
    • SkunkedAgain
      Good update.   There has already been a host of idiots walking on the thin ice in the metro, with several rescues taking place. I read that a retired pastor in Duluth also went ice skating on thin ice and died. It's good to see that you're waiting a bit.
    • smurfy
      I got all the time in the world to getter done!
    • leech~~
      Just send it!   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1449647545993157 
    • Wanderer
      It’ll hurt your arms as you’ll have to saw through that thick, thick 12 inches instead of 6-8. 😉   
    • smurfy
      saweet to hear........and an extra week sure isnt gonna hurt. 
    • Kettle
      Lots of medium lakes are locked tight, big lakes like trout in colraine, turtle caribou north of Marcell are open. I'd venture small and medium lakes will be good for foot travel and or atv this weekend 
    • smurfy
      thats sounding great. honestly unless we get a pile of snow i am pretty sure the ice will be in great shape by the weekend of the 13-14th.  i spent 10 days at the cabin deer opener...8 days in Wi chasin deer, part of me says i should stay home for a bit, .......but naw that itch is getting worse to hit da ice and throw that fork!!!!!! 😆
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