What is there to wait for? Plenty of open water out there yet. I think Seaton and some of the other small bays might have some skim ice yet, other than that, most of the medium to large bays should be wide open, good luck!
Went to Bavaria this AM, looking for Bass.
Being in a light aluminum boat was not good with West-NW Winds 10-15 with Gusts to 25 along with Rain.
Air 42f
Water 36F
No ice on Bavaria until with get some below Zero calm Nights.
Should have chased Panfish as marked numerous schools in 15-25fow