How thin is too thin? Thin ice experiences?

[toothpickerel]

im a big guy and ive been out on 4 inches...once, wont do it again, i was safe but i didnt feel safe and it ruined the trip, i like 6+

[mashthegas]

good clear ice, 4-6 inches is good but if the ice is white I try to avoid it but if its a foot or so thick my experience has been that 4 or 5 inches under the white is good clear ice so its ok. if the ice is starting to honeycomb its out of the question, a foot isn't safe

[Walleywizard]

1 1/2 = walking 4-5 =ATV. 10-12 = pickup on good ice. I know this isn't for everyone you must use your own judgement.

[wyoutdoors]

Here's my strategy for early ice. At first signs of decent early ice, continually strike the ice with your spud as you carefully step out from the shore and proceed across the ice. If the spud goes through on the first strike as you're walking out, take two steps straight back from there, and drill your holes. That being said, I for one am glad it's January. 

[hump]

I know clear ice is the best but last time on glendo it was spooky. The ice was up to my wrist when i pit my hand in a hole but clear like glass and you could see it crack when you walked on it. I was too chicken to cross the narrows.

[RoryR]

I would say 2 inches

[Wyo82939]

Many lakes have those warm spots so 4" here might not be 4" there!! Try to be cautious on all of it!!!!   

[brownb56]

fished on two inches of ice one time and never again.  if two people got within a few feet of each other the ice started cracking. by mid day the ice started sagging and water was coming over the top of holes.