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If going out early am, I make sure I check the ice periodically to see how its doing. Getting on the ice is only half the trip, you still have to get off and doing so after sitting eight hours in the sun and warm weather, may make getting off tricky!
I’m throwing in the towel. Most under 1000 acre lakes are now open water. And I bet all lakes will be open water here by opener May 4th.