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Was out on Waconia on 1/6 and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a red pick up drive out on Waconia Bay to close to where others were fishing. Saw the guy make it back to shore but noticed several emergency vehicles at In-Towne as well as the shore in the bay about an hour or so later. Does anyone know if this guy pushed too far and took a dip? With all the warnings I can't believe someone would take a chance driving out let alone near others!

Posted

Saw a guy driving a truck across Prior Lake sunday morning also, morons.

Posted

Hey Dino,

The commotion you saw was a result of a snowmobile accident. Don't know much about details, but the injured evidently didn't have a helmet on? From what I heard the injured broke an arm and had a gash to the head...I could be wrong though.

Yes, you did see a Red Ford Ranger out there. It is not recommended by us to drive yet, as you can guess, but we are getting closer. If things don't warm up as bad as they say, we may open the access for vehicle traffic by the weekend, but as of now it is still blocked for vehicle traffic. I'll attempt to update if/when we drive.

See you soon,

Jimmy

Posted

how much ice is there?

Posted

Was out there last night and had about 10-11 inches, but 3" of that was the white frozen slush on the top layer. The clear good ice was about 7 inches. Still a ways off for me to drive out there.

Posted

Jimmy,

This is Ortbergs buddy Matt from Iowa. Coming up for the trout opener but wondering where to find some crappies at. Jason has his permenant out at Hydes but I think it will be fished out soon with the amount people going out there so I was wondering if anyone has found any slabs on Waconia.

Posted

InTowne,

How much do you charge to walk out vs. drive out on the lake using your access?

Thanks!

YHD

Posted

walk out is a buck, atv - 2 bucks, don't know about a truck tho.

Posted

Hey Dino,

You going to be out on Sat Eve? If So what time, I'll meet up with you. You'll know who I am when we meet. You stopped by to visit me once when I was on Cemetary last year.

Later

Hey In Town Guy,

Think the ice is safe enough for the big green monster to be put out yet? I need to use the access pass I bought a couple of months ago. I'll stop in to see you on my way home tonight.

Posted

In Towne Guy,

You goin out for trout opener?

If we don't here from you maybe me and ortberg will stop by and talk to you on Sat.

Matt

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Know of a guy who pulled out a 20' wheeled house with his truck from the primitive access in the bay on Waconia shocked.gif There was about 11", but as others have said, the top three was that white slushy frozen stuff. We took out a four wheeler.

Posted

Hey Sarpy,

It's not etched in stone but I'm trying to get out there Sat afternoon. I'm pretty sure I know who you are and would enjoy hooking up. Look me up if you get out. If I go I'll be out by 3PM

Posted

Sorry I missed you, I left work before you responded. I sat in the bay in 11 FOW and nailed the crappies.Most were let go but my buddy and I went home with a few and had a great fish dinner that night. I might put the hard house out this weekend. Don't know where for sure yet but, some where in walking distance from shore. Not ready to drive out there yet. And I can't borrow my bosses 4 Wheeler everyday.

Later

Posted

Where ya going for the Trout Opener? confused.gif

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