Record Late Ice Out?

[Murph!]

What do you think, will the ice be out by the opener?

That is the $64,000 question on everyone's mind. We will need some sunny warm days with some wind to melt all the ice and snow that remains on the lake. All of the ice may not be totally gone. In the past we have experienced these conditions. I might add that the fishing was very good, but caution must be used.

Captain Murphy

[osty29]

How many inches of ice is currently on the lake? Are there areas that are better than others?

[Murph!]

There is more than 30 inches of ice on the lake. The DNR doesn't believe the ice will be out nearly 2 weeks after the opener. There is also more than 2 feet of snow on the lake. We need above normal temps and wind to get rid of the ice.