Overnight, the ice went out a little farther, and the waves in the open water beyond are definitely “slowing” up as it’s getting closer to freezing. The wind is supposed to keep blowing overnight, so it will keep progressing slowly.

The weather forecast is favorable over the next week, with single-digit lows and not much for snow, so we’ll wait and see what happens. I won’t predict if we will have “walkable ice” for next weekend.  I usually like to see 6″ of ice and know that the entire lake is ice-covered before we start venturing out too far. I’m sure the protected bays will have anglers on them this week, but probably not as far as the open lake.

I suggest permanents get up here and check over their house if they still need to, as it will be long before they get out there, and there is nothing more frustrating than having something not work when you set up.

When we start walking, ATV, and portable fishing, you can stay in your house on shore overnight if you choose, Wheelhouses are welcome, and we have plenty of on-shore parking for them if they want to stay over.  I’ll let you know when we open the office!

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Eddy