i fished in the am today ,main lake, and a slow bite, ice seemed good, then back about 3. Big difference!! fished till about 4 and got the heck outta there. had one 50x50 area, mid lake that was free floating. step on it and you could watch it start sinking!! went to a lake more protected from the wind and still had good ice and a good bite. we did the same as you and brought some for dinner too!