s.e. mich un-safe ice

[fish-kabob]

went out to eiter look or spud should be a week or two maybe three till we can stand on water in south east michigan. any ways seen some deer wile out looking forgot to take a pic of the lake but got some deer photo's. any ways i just did some looking the ice has water sitting on top of the ice cause of the weight of the snow cracked the ice. so wait a few weeks is my suggestion for south east michigan it was about  5 days ago we had 55 degree temp now we got snow and ice so waiting should be done!

[pikemaster789]

Good thing they know the proper crossing apor

[carver1]

2-3 weeks... No way.. be out this weekend buddy.... A Buddy of mine walked out on his lake yesterday... Only 2 inches but the next 2 nights are in the teens and he looked today good amount of the snow actually created overwhelming large wet spots which is a good thing... that will turn to ice..... Not saying all spots will be safe but there will be a few if you are careful and know your spots

 great Pics BTW

[Icefisher40]

Same here Carver. I'll be out this weekend!

[fish-kabob]

the lake i am talking about had 2 inches of ice. now has tons of wet spots and is a huge lake and a damned up river.  so it is harder to freeze over  it is under standable that smome smaller lake and pounds will be fishable ya but not this one yet.. any ways best of luck stay safe

[Icefisher40]

I'm actually setting out some tip ups in a few minutes and watching them from a nearby hill

[carver1]

the lake i am talking about had 2 inches of ice. now has tons of wet spots and is a huge lake and a damned up river.  so it is harder to freeze over  it is under standable that smome smaller lake and pounds will be fishable ya but not this one yet.. any ways best of luck stay safe

yea for sure on a lake like that stay away.... but keep in mind those wet spots are actually a good thing, wish there where more of those wet spots those will make ice

[backinmich]

.... but keep in mind those wet spots are actually a good thing, wish there where more of those wet spots those will make ice

You're right.  What's bad is where you can't see the slush cause it's covered up by snow.  The snow insulates it, and it's hard to freeze.  Wet spots exposed to cold air are going to harden up fast. 

[topwaterbait]

2-3 weeks... No way.. be out this weekend buddy.... A Buddy of mine walked out on his lake yesterday... Only 2 inches but the next 2 nights are in the teens and he looked today good amount of the snow actually created overwhelming large wet spots which is a good thing... that will turn to ice..... Not saying all spots will be safe but there will be a few if you are careful and know your spots

 great Pics BTW

This is what I like to hear!

[topwaterbait]

the lake i am talking about had 2 inches of ice. now has tons of wet spots and is a huge lake and a damned up river.  so it is harder to freeze over  it is under standable that smome smaller lake and pounds will be fishable ya but not this one yet.. any ways best of luck stay safe

Kent always takes longer than most. Just like Ford and Belleville.

[delta9]

I din't find anything promising here in the brooklyn area today. I will wait a couple of days I think and got check the waterloo area sunday.

[doubletreble]

Im saying by sunday for sure. Especially in channels with no current. Bring your spikes and a buddy and we should all be fine.

[carbidemanfishing]

My son and i cheked a local lake and it is frozen solid. My son could walk on it no prob but i am way heavier and could hear the ice cracking under me. In two more days that lake will be ready caus i found some wet spots on it and it will all freez tonight.

[topwaterbait]

I din't find anything promising here in the brooklyn area today. I will wait a couple of days I think and got check the waterloo area sunday.

Any reports greatly appreciated 45 minute drive for me.

[swampbuckster]

Looking out the window now at two tipups I set about an hour ago. Buddy stopped by and we were walking around a bit and even standing side by side. Not the greatest ice but it's fishable. One inch of frozen slush ice, a half inch of water then an inch and a half maybe two of clear solid. With tonight's low, it can only be better in the a.m.

[fishslayerjay]

i'll be out this weekend.....if i don't have to work.

[luckyfish]

Looking out the window now at two tipups I set about an hour ago. Buddy stopped by and we were walking around a bit and even standing side by side. Not the greatest ice but it's fishable. One inch of frozen slush ice, a half inch of water then an inch and a half maybe two of clear solid. With tonight's low, it can only be better in the a.m.
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Hey.... who said you could post a picture of my a$$! Haha just kidding swamp
Remember to be safe out there! I'll be headed on the lake tomorrow, but I'll have a kayak along side of me just in case!