Report from the Dock Ice conditions statewide are well ahead of schedule compared with last year at this point. In many areas, there’s already more ice established than there was all of last winter. Anglers are taking advantage of it, walking out and even using ATVs and side-by-sides in some locations. Bait and tackle shops […]
Report from the Dock Ice conditions are looking pretty good across the entire state, and with cold weather moving in again this week, it should only continue to thicken. For the most part, anglers have been walking out on 4 to 7 inches of ice in most locations, with a bit more ice on some […]
Report from the Dock Ice developed quickly across the entire state during the past week. The first cold blast of the season locked up lakes in just a few days, and ice depths have continued building. Anglers have started walking on small lakes and bays as far south as Fairmont, and there’s talk of ATV […]
Report from the Dock With the first blast of cold air covering the state this week, ice has started to develop, especially across northern Minnesota. It was limited, but some bays and small lakes were already ice-covered by Tuesday morning. The key at this point is light wind because the forecast certainly looks favorable for […]
Report from the Dock There was quite a bit of fishing activity in many parts of the state through last weekend. But once the wind rolled in on Monday night and temperatures started to drop, it’s probably safe to assume that the open-water fishing season has officially ended. It’s expected to stay cold for an […]