Travis Swanson Posts: 41 September 16, 2015 at 11:18 am #1565920 Day that the ice is safe for fishing……..in my area I’m hoping for the week before Christmas…what is everyone’s guess. Silly I know but I’m ready now.
Youbetcha Anoka CountyPosts: 2819 September 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm #1565944 Im banking on that early ice like last year. So hopefully end of November early December. Im ready for it too though
Dusty Gesinger Minnetrista, MinnesotaPosts: 2417 September 16, 2015 at 12:28 pm #1565946 Last year, a buddy of mine was on lake Minnetonka on November 11, I’m hoping for thanksgiving this year, never know could be new years with el nino.
Travis Swanson Posts: 41 September 16, 2015 at 1:41 pm #1565966 Unfortunately for me I live in the Quad Cities as in IA/IL boarder…..but that’s what my truck is for getting up to early ice.
mnrabbit South Central MinnesotaPosts: 815 September 16, 2015 at 2:25 pm #1565975 Fished with some family the day after Thansgiving on White Bear Lake last year, about 8-9″ from what I remember.
Brennon Nielson Posts: 160 September 16, 2015 at 7:13 pm #1566019 Dang u guys are lucky! I live in Utah and we r lucky to ice fish by Christmas
Nic Barker Central WI-Northern ILPosts: 380 September 16, 2015 at 9:51 pm #1566039 I say Nov 29 there will be people on ice in central Wisconsin.
Chance R. South Central S.D.Posts: 114 September 16, 2015 at 10:25 pm #1566043 I’ll go out on a limb and say Nov. 21st for NESD. A little earlier than most years which have been Thanksgiving weekend but a guy can wish right?!
Will RosebergModerator Hanover, MNPosts: 2121 September 17, 2015 at 2:11 pm #1566154 Unless it’s a really warm year I’m usually able to find some safe walking ice by the weekend after Thanksgiving here in Central MN.
mxskeeter SW WisconsinPosts: 3740 September 17, 2015 at 5:31 pm #1566188 I’m hoping for Valentines Day and then it can start to warm up. I love soft water.