Just checked the weather into the negatives at night this coming weekend so I'm guessing things will start freezing up fast, though usually I fish small body of waters first before hitting lake champlain come Jan. I have a feel we'll get some good ice on those small bodies over the next week. I'll be checking colchester pond, Iraquios and afew other small bodies in the chittenden county area. keep you all posted on what I see.
Remember be safe out there this early, no fish is worth dying over. Good Luck and Good fishing.
P.s. if anyone has any early ice sunfish/bluegill tips would be great if you shared strategy, depths etc. thanks guys!