ice and condition of pool 7 and 8

anybody know if pools 7 and 8 by LaCrosse are clear of ice yet?

Yes they are all good to go. Have been fishing Pool 7 last week. Did alright. Have heard reports of decent size fish coming from Pool 8.

Last time I checked, which was a few days ago(Tuesday I think), the east side of Lake Onalaska still had ice on it and a few ice fisherman. With all this rain and wind it should open up rather quickly. If I had my way it would be open now. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

yeah, i live not too far from the Lake, it is opening up pretty quick, but still alot of ice. I guess I was referring to the main channel. It is finally open to get around out there pretty good. Have not run into any garbage floating around in the water yet (logs, etc.) The flow is pretty decent and water levels are a little low. the northern, carp, perch, and eyes are biting decent near the dams in Trempeleau. When I get a new prop I will be heading to Dresbach. Hopefully it warms up a bit and stops raining.

I was on pool 8 last weekend and the water was open every where i went.As far as stuff floating down river i did (see) and up close to!! a large log floating.I didnt go up into the black river so i dont know about open water there.