Suitable Ice for Crank Down?

  • Justin Schneider (Woods & Water Insurance)
    Hugo, MN
    Posts: 1938
    November 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm #1285777

    Hey guys,

    The ice fishing itch finally got me and i’m looking to plan a trip up to LOTW for a weekend as soon as possible.

    Could anyone provide insight to when we should expect driveable ice that can hold a pickup and crank down shack? (historically speaking)

    Thanks!

    Don Miller
    Onamia, MN
    Posts: 378
    November 14, 2011 at 5:15 pm #1008795

    We go two weekends before Cristmas every year and some years we are not sure until the last minute we are going to get out, even with ATVs. It seems common at that time of the year he (Morris Point) has his light plow trucks out but only allows ATV or snowmobile traffic beyond shore. One recent year it was collapsables only, no wheel house allowed. Some years you will be OK with your truck but I would say plan for later if you are not set up to tow your wheel house with an ATV.

    a-and-t
    By Rochester,MN
    Posts: 708
    November 14, 2011 at 5:18 pm #1008796

    We used to drive out of Long Point the day after Christmas, but with the warm weather the last 10 years I would say go down by Zipple Bay around that time frame with your wheelhouse. From what I remember it seems the ice gets thicker their faster.

    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4503
    November 14, 2011 at 11:07 pm #1008880

    We always go the 2nd week in Jan to be safe, I have seen 4 wheelers in the drink in the bay in front of wheelers point a week before.

    travp
    Blaine , Mn
    Posts: 401
    November 15, 2011 at 1:37 am #1008931

    Quote:

    We always go the 2nd week in Jan to be safe, I have seen 4 wheelers in the drink in the bay in front of wheelers point a week before.


    I’m betting they were in the wash out.

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