I checked many spots today for ice thickness. The main lake on the north side of pine island had 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 inches. There were a few cracks this morning but they healed up well. The 4 mile bay had 8 to 10 inches on our trail. I checked several spots off the trail and there is still thinner ice in places. 4 1/2 inches in one spot and a few others with 4 3/4 so you still have to be carefull out there. There are other resorts marking trails now and they do go over some of this thinner ice so make sure you know where you are going. The resorts are getting houses out now so expect normal crowds by this weekend. Good luck fishing.
December 7, 2010 at 2:18 am
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