Author Topic: Metro Lakes Ice Updates??? (Read 3800 times)

BushMaster · « **on:** Dec 09, 2005, 12:39 PM »

How about a shout out for anyone who has been checking the Metro lakes.

MT Net · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 09, 2005, 04:19 PM »

I heard that Joe's on Medicine Lake won't open until Friday the 16th. Only 2" to 3" inches on Medicine. I also heard there's a good 5" on the Chisago channel - ATV's and portables on the channel. That's where I'm heading Sunday morning.

fishuhalik · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 09, 2005, 04:22 PM »

I was just on Baxter up by Zimmerman. 7"-9"!! Hammered the snot outta the sunnies, but they were a little on the small side. Did get one nice 11" crap, though. I've heard they're fishing on Independance. Be careful, though. Check my post out about Buffalo in the MN general

crappiemaster · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 09, 2005, 07:02 PM »

Hey
On Norris Lake in St. Francis there is 5-6". Also on Island Lake in Anoka County by Linwood there is roughly 6".

kns · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2005, 09:04 PM »

Fished Diamon Lake in Dayton and didn't find a thing.

fishdog · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2005, 09:31 PM »

I went out on Lake Minnetonka (Grey’s Bay) Thursday; the ice was 3” – 5”. I just came back from there and the ice was a little thicker… 5” – 7” in places though I did come across an area that was only 3”. I landed 3 hammer handle pike and 8 medium sized bluegill Thursday and today I was only out for a few hours and landed a few bluegill and a couple of crappie, one was pretty nice about 11.5”

cfshnbfshn · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 11:05 AM »

Hey-
1st reply!! Went out to Crystal lake in Burnsville yesterday. There was 3-4" of ice in most areas. Ran (literally) across a few soft and soggy spots. Scary! Caught some small sunnies. Great to be out. Supprised there was not more ice. Hope to go fshn again soon.

Haywood · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 12, 2005, 11:24 AM »

We have snowmobiles all over the lakes in the north Metro, but I cam by Knife lake last night and there was only foot traffic and not a snowmobile track on the thing. Norris Lake? When I was younger, if I wasn't at the Rum, I was at Norris.

cfshnbfshn · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 15, 2005, 12:48 PM »

So, what does yesterdays snow fall do to the saftey of the ice? I ahve heard conflicting theories. Any thoughts? Thanks

fishuhalik · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 09:10 AM »

Quote from: knslodging.com on Dec 10, 2005, 09:04 PM

Fished Diamon Lake in Dayton and didn't find a thing.

I was out there last weekend and didn't have a bite, either. Last year was great for smaller eyes

pollar13 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 09:57 AM »

I am a Michigan man but I have a job interview on Monday in Lakeville, I was wondering where would be a good spot to get on some ice for a few walleyes, any info would be great I have never been in the area. My wife and I are looking to relocate so I figured I better scout out some lakes while I'm out there

reefrunner · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 07:04 PM »

went out to White Bear on thursday-3" to 4" where I fished over by the SW shore. Few bites but no landed fish.

fishuhalik · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 17, 2005, 12:43 PM »

Anyone else on white bear?

Mud87 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 18, 2005, 05:57 PM »

Fished prior lake and ended up with some nice crappies and sunnies. Now i just need to find some walleyes!

fishuhalik · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 19, 2005, 12:00 PM »

nice mess o' pannies, mud! I might have to get out to prior

nailbender · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 20, 2005, 05:25 PM »

out to Bald Eagle on sunday 4-6 inches of ice couple crappies and a perch

cityfishin · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 27, 2005, 10:24 PM »

Anyone been on Calhoun or other Metro lakes in the past week or two? This warm-up has me a little worried about going out on the ice. It can't be as strong as a good long cold snap like we had in the beginning of the season.

Mud87 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 27, 2005, 11:09 PM »

I was fishing Spring lake today. Still about 4-6 inches of ice people driving 4-wheelers all over. Saw on the news that a bunch of cars and trucks fell through on the shore of prior lake. Diffenately dont want to be driving on the ice thats for sure.

ice hoose · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 28, 2005, 07:46 AM »

out on bylsbe in cannon, anwhere from open water to 11''
need snowmobile to get across open water.
lakes all over southern mn. bad condition.
but the snow is all melted, will bring better ice now !!

live to fish, fish to live

fishuhalik · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 28, 2005, 03:50 PM »

Hey mud, where'd ya get those pannies? I'm thinking of heading out to prior on sunday (don't worry, I won't be driving on the lake!!) and have never been out. Any help would be appreciated!

cfshnbfshn · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 10:31 PM »

Went to Cedar lake in Scott county tonight. Caught a few small crappies. Some guys about 20yrds pulled out a 20" walleye. Highlight was meeting up with Mud87. It was fun to put a face with the name. The ice was about 7-8" thick. It was soft on top in a few places. Sink down enough to get your boots wet. All in all it was a great evening. Plan on going out on Sat. to either Prior or Spring lake. Good luck fishn to you all.

TJ Bauer · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 10:48 PM »

cfshnbfshn Check your personal massage if you have not already hopefully that will help.

cfshnbfshn · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 31, 2005, 09:26 PM »

Went to Spring lake today. The ice was 7-8" thick. A real slop hole on top due to the snow on Friday. Really messy. Got inot a few crappies. Nice size. Not a bad way to finish 05. Happy New Year to you all!!!

kns · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 01, 2006, 11:07 AM »

Fished a couple of hours at Round Lake in Anoka. Caught about a dozen keeper Blue Gills. Use medium crappie minnows. Wax worms only produced tiny fish.

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Author Topic: Metro Lakes Ice Updates??? (Read 3800 times)

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