I drove to Albert Lea today, from Chaska down I-35 and back on Hwy 13.
Most ALL Lakes look as if the Ice is going relatively fast, turning dark and a few spots of open water near bridges and channels, etc.
Stopped into “The DAM Bait Shop” in Albert Lea. http://www.thedambaitshop.net/
https://www.facebook.com/TheDamBaitShop
Mark had reports that there are some open water areas and people coming in looking for worms and/or waxies.
Coming back on Hwy 13, the lakes in Waterville are getting really dark and it looked as if the was either a spot of of open water of a pool/puddle of water part way out on Tetonka.
Better get the boats ready!