Ice conditions?

Hey guys I wondering if there is any ice left on the lakes in southern Minnesota? Especially around the Mankato area. Madison,Clear Lake or Elysian!
Thanks for any help!!!
Chunk

went out on st olaf last night and am glad we walked,ice is getting soft all the way through (18″ thick).I would not advise any vehicle traffic on that one anymore and being 15 miles away from clear lake I would guess the conditions are about the same.Tested some holes about 8″ deep and they filled with water from within real quick.Maybe this cold snap will slow the erosion a little but be careful.

Madison is real sketchy from what I’ve heard. I wouldn’t recommend vehicle traffic there unless it’s 4-wheeler or snowmobile (or walking). I’d stay away from the narrows unless on foot.

Clear Lake (by Lexington?) I’ve heard has 20″, but I believe there’s an aerator on that lake, so 4-wheeler, snowmobile or walking might be better.

Tetonka, Washington, Jefferson, German all have 20″ – 28″ of ice yet. Watch out on Washington as there was some open spots in Baker’s Bay a few weeks ago, but they are marked. Tetonka – I’d just stay away from Willow Pt. with trucks and steer clear of the Cannon River inlet/outlet with trucks. Otherwise, on these lakes, there has been truck traffice (including myself).

Forecast is for 40’s this weekend and mid 40’s for most of next week. So I’d say truck traffic will be a big no-go very soon, if not already on some lakes. Check with local bait shops as well and use your best judgement.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info guys! Much appreciated! Hope to get up there this weekend for one last try.

Panfish are starting to stack up now, but this cold snap might scatter them a little. I’d start looking to the weed edge in 8′ – 10′ first with a bunch of holes and if you don’t find any there, hit the 15′ – 20′ depths adjacent to points or at the mouths of bays. I’ll be out this weekend as well and will be taking this approach. Hopefully the fish will be straightened out by then.