Rain has done away with all the snow on the ice. The ice itself is fine. We have 17 inches, consistently, in all areas.
Be aware of the big weather change coming for the weekend.Temps by Sunday morning will be, potentially, 40-50 degrees colder than today. Strong northwest winds and a skiff of snow might make cross-country ice travel a challenge on Saturday. GPS might be a must have. Also be aware of what the cold temps can and will do. New cracks as the sheet of ice shrinks can pop open anywhere and without notice. If you see a wet crack, back off. Let us know where it is. Drive slowly so the roads don't get torn up and if you do see a wet crack, you can stop quicker. Going 10 mph. or less takes longer to get to the fishing grounds but keeps everyone safer and in the long run, could save you big time.
Fishing reports are spotty. Some good reports are coming from the shoreline deep water (28-30ft.) and from the deeper water around the various mudflats(28-34ft.). Plain minnow and bobber rigs still are out-producing the jigging spoons.
Please stop to get updated ice conditions. The cold snap means change! Don't assume anything. Slow down...thanks and good luck!
