A message from Lakeridge Lodging and Bait Shop as of February 17th at approximately 6:30PM:
The ice did not make it.
The lake has been blown open!
No safe access or ice.
We will update everyone again after the storm passes.
Yes we do have colder temps coming but winds this strong and the lake blown open already it does not look like there will an ice season left. We will keep everyone posted of course and please be safe.
Photos via Lakeridge Lodge and Bait Shop
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