The Game is on! There is 4.5″ just off the boat ramp at Campers Point. I spoke with some folks fishing at Rattlesnake Point and it was reported at 5″. They caught 2 pike so far today. Keep in mind, both of these areas are close to the western shore and I do not know if it is thinner farther out in the middle of the lake. The south end most likely has at least 5″ or more. The entire lake is frozen, but the north end is most likely not safe at this time. There is some thawing and refreezing happening every day, but it is below freezing 15 hours a day, causing the ice to grow daily even if it is growing slowly. Use caution if you come to fish. The lake froze in sections this year, so there are lots of cracks and ridges and various thickness of ice. Freezing and thawing, too. Be safe!
Feature photo: 4.5 inches at Campers Point ramp
Campers point ramp looking south Sand Point looking north
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