Lake Carlton updates

[74redone]

Anybody been out to Lake Carlton yet? Just wonder if the ice is safe yet. I have never fished this lake but looking for some new ice to hit.
 Matt

[IceMANCooketh]

I've not been out there but jbird posted something under the reports section.

Slow action but 3.5-4" of ice.

[jbird68]

I haven't breen out there in a couple days. Someone else on another site reported ice at 5". I'm gonna head there today and tomorrow. The guy who made the report had caught 25 gills and a couple perch.

[74redone]

Thanks for the update jbird. Good luck today. I may head up that way tomorrow.
Matt

[waterfowler04]

I ice fished this lake along time ago when I was a little kid and don't remember a whole lot about it. I think we fished right when you drive in to the left over a steep hill with rocks maybe not sure? Is that where most people fish for gills and crappies? How deep of water are you guys catching them in? 

[jbird68]

Fished in front of the dock on the dam. Didn't catch a thing. Had a few follows but nothing. There were a few others the too. Dont know how they did. I'm gonna try the road bed tomorrow. There was 5" of clear ice. I know clear ice is stronger, but being able to see through the ice sure makes it look unsafe.

[waterfowler04]

I know exactly what you mean I also think the fish can see you thru the clear ice. it would sure help to have some snow on the ice.