Rice Lake open for Ice Fishing next year?

[Airs24]

I heard a rumor that as of next year, Rice Lake will be open for Ice Fishing.  Can anyone confirm this or at least have any additional info as to the validity of this rumor?  For the anglers in this area, that would be heaven if it was true...  Lots of Crappie, Perch, Walleye and Gill's. 

[icejunky]

They have been talking about that for years...the problem is that the land/water is owned by a group that gets the final say. They were also looking at closing another body if water (scugog) if and when they decide to open Rice.

I love Rice lake, it is a multi species lake that would be great for ice fishing ... But I personally don't see it happening

[johnnyb]

So far, everything I've heard says that it is pretty close to happening, however it would be a panfish only season.   

[icejunky]

really...no walleye? the crappie fishing owuld be pretty good on Rice, thats on big flat lake, it would take some time to find where they are hiding

[Airs24]

My source is a small resort operator south of Keene, but I know people sometimes get excited and rumors can run rampant.  I have been hearing lot more then normal on this becoming true but I still haven't read or heard anything official.  I really can't express how much I would love for Rice Lake to open for ice fishing!  10-15min drive for some wicked crappie action is way better then the 45min drive that it takes to go to Jack's Lake...