Author Topic: 2016 MN Ice Reporting (Read 4517 times)

drscholl14 · « **on:** Dec 05, 2016, 05:44 PM »

So I've noticed there hasn't been a ton of ice reporting done on this site for MN ice conditions. I will do my best to report on every lake I hit early ice. I know I rely on other people's reports to feel confident on going on the hardwater, especially on lakes I am not familiar with. I'm hoping we can generate a little more activity this year.

PS....I know for a fact certain people are on ice in Ely........So there IS ice in the state....

Let's see those reports the next few weeks.

PerchRapala · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 05:50 PM »

I was at Upper Red yesterday, there's ice about 80 yards out. With the temp drop coming Wednesday, it should be fishable inside of 2 weeks.

Ranger619 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 07:14 PM »

Any idea on lakes by Grand Rapids area. Definitely going to make the trip up this weekend.

Bartb · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 07:23 PM »

Artie's is saying 4" on big stone by Saturday, 9" by the following Saturday

HardWaterHunter1 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 07:54 AM »

I along with Doc rely on "ice reports" and will do my part in reporting early ice conditions in the south central

Tight lines and be safe not a statistic.

E Z turn · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 09:17 AM »

I would advise checking web cams . Bowstring shores resort. Lakewood lodge sand lake . I checked some smaller lakes Saturday a couple were capped but none were fishable . As of today we have had two snowfalls and there is more on the way. Not good.

redneckdan · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 11:30 AM »

Yup, but the same as I found. The early season spots are fooked.

E Z turn · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 11:46 AM »

You are right there Dan. If I remember right I was on he smaller lakes right after Thanksgiving.

Kopower · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 11:52 AM »

I was out on Cross Lake in Pine City. There was a good 3-4 inches on the east side of the lake, south of the dam. I was about 50 yds out from shore

Monticatgeek · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 02:22 PM »

checked a few of the wright county lakes found mostly 4 to 4 1/2 inches right off shore. there is one lake that had 6 inches at shore and 4 1/2 out over the one crappie area. so with that I am hoping to start my ice season like Friday or Sunday. by then it should gain another inch or so.

Bass Thumb · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 06:00 PM »

5" near St Cloud today. Clear as glass. Game on!

Monticatgeek · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2016, 07:16 PM »

Quote from: Bass Thumb on Dec 12, 2016, 06:00 PM

5" near St Cloud today. Clear as glass. Game on!

have you heard anything about the horseshoe chain over in cold springs yet.

Bass Thumb · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 10:15 AM »

I've heard there's people out there -- no surprise -- but nothing about fish catches or ice thickness.

theborg · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 10:51 AM »

On a smaller lake I was on inches yesterday. Another on Saturday had 4

drscholl14 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 02:01 PM »

Guys I appreciate the activity here but the reports should be done in the MN reports section of the forum not on this specific thread. That way other who are searching for reports can find them easier. There are specific regions to enter your reports in. Thanks again for the reports though.

holehopper · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 03:11 PM »

Guy fishing Medicine Lake based on the webcam live feed.

Claymation · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 18, 2016, 08:33 AM »

I thought I saw a few guys out fishing on that Hartys cam yesterday, turned out it was those kite skiers!

PerchRapala · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 18, 2016, 11:30 AM »

I'm on red right now, solid 13.

JonPerry · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 18, 2016, 12:06 PM »

I saw an suv on Mille Lacs south of Garrison & a pile of guys on wheelers

redgut56 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 19, 2016, 09:57 AM »

Had 8 inches to less than 4 out on Beebe outside of St Micheal. A lot of slush on the ice near some weedy spots.

holehopper · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 20, 2016, 03:06 PM »

SW metro last night. I was on a small lake here and about 5 inches of ice. Plenty of slush to be had. There is a lot of weight on what ice there is between the snow and the slush.

Saw two guys on Wayzata bay today with 4 wheelers. That is borderline stupid if you ask me.

gotalunker · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 27, 2016, 05:17 PM »

started using the ice report app on my android phone. available for iphone too.

WestArm · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 28, 2016, 11:21 PM »

Do you like the app?

drscholl14 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 02:15 AM »

Ive been using it for the past couple of weeks. Seems to work just fine. It all depends on user reports so I would only use it as a reference tool. Nice to get a rough estimate of what the ice is.

redgut56 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 10:51 AM »

Anyone tested the ice after all that rain on Christmas day?

SlimShanty · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 05:27 PM »

Quote from: redgut56 on Dec 29, 2016, 10:51 AM

Anyone tested the ice after all that rain on Christmas day?

the south metro lakes are pretty good for walking and pop ups

JaminWI · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 29, 2016, 08:50 PM »

Quote from: redgut56 on Dec 29, 2016, 10:51 AM

Anyone tested the ice after all that rain on Christmas day?

I've been hopping around the Hastings area this week and most places I've fished have had 7-9". Plenty for me to feel comfortable walking out to and putting up my hub shack.

Thinking of heading up to White Bear Lake tomorrow or this weekend...if anyone has been out there recently, I'd appreciate an ice report before making the drive from Hudson.

Boomer. · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 31, 2016, 10:34 PM »

Most of the Rochester area reservoirs have 6 to 8 inches of ice.

Swenson1995 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 12:06 AM »

This past weekend found anywhere from 7-10 inches in the Mankato area

drscholl14 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 04, 2017, 06:21 AM »

The rain definitely helped. Lots of a good solid ice instead of slush. I was out on Forest Lake last Friday and had 7 inches of clear ice everywhere I went on lake 1. Now that we finally have good ice I want the snow back so I can use my snowmobile. Should build a good amount of ice this week also.

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Author Topic: 2016 MN Ice Reporting (Read 4517 times)