Ice out

I have been open water fishing for 2 days and catching crappies. I doubt there’s much if any ice on any of the lakes. Between 80 degrees, wind, and rain the ice didn’t stand much chance to stick around.

Crappie action should continue as it re-warms and the current front moves past. I’ve seen alot of forage in some of the feeder areas and shallows as well as crappies and incidental walleyes.

Good Fishin’
TGIF

Thanks for the heads up/report Bud. You getting anxious for Green Bay?
Thanks, Bill

TGIF:
Is the “creek” producing crappies now?

PM me if you wish not to disclose.

Anyone fishing Fountain Lake or Edgewater Bay in Albert Lea?
Shore fishing or would it be best to bring the boat?

Carroll

Minnesota ICE info http://climate.umn.edu/doc/ice_out/ice_out_status_07.htm

Bill, Yep I’m gettin’ there….I’ve been on Green Bay 20 plus times via Navionics. Can’t wait to run 6 lines for 6-8+ pounders!

Gary….no word from the “creek” yet and no signs of fish being there…need to drop a camera and look under the bridge if it’s the same place I’m thinking of. Water is low in the lake and NW bay…it will be interesting what happens there. Most of the creeks/streams are flowing at a good pace, but lake levels remain low.

A few Crappies have been caught in Albert Lea in the channel, but all were below Fountain Lake. These cold fronts/thunderstorms turn ’em on and off like a light switch….it’s kind of frustrating hitting the “right time”.

Good Luck,
TGIF

THANKS!!!!!!!!

Yep, same “creek”!

I’ll probably swing down there Sat. morning to give it a shot.

Good luck to both you and Jim Brian. Go get em.
Thanks, Bill