Snow depths?

I know its taboo to post in the Chisago area of this site, but I’m just looking for any info on how much snow is on the lakes up there or if they were open when we got the storm last week? Thanks in advance.

Why is it taboo?

bobberstop4054 wrote:

Why is it taboo?

Because no one ever posts in this area’s section. More sarcasm than anything serious…..

I might be up Saturday. Info would be great. Might throw some tip ups out in front of my folks place on Green.

Lakes have 3 inches of fresh snow only! were smooth before this snow,

bobberstop4054 wrote:

Lakes have 3 inches of fresh snow only! were smooth before this snow,

Do you have any ice depths bobberstop?

That’s what I’ve been finding. Places holding ice post storm, the snow slurried down into a hard white layer, 7-8″ total now. I’ve been fishing on 4″ white ice over 3″ black ice that drills consistent. The open parts are 3-5″ black ice with only today’s snow on top.

I’m guessing most that snow probably blew off too?

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That’s what I’ve been finding. Places holding ice post storm, the snow slurried down into a hard white layer, 7-8″ total now. I’ve been fishing on 4″ white ice over 3″ black ice that drills consistent. The open parts are 3-5″ black ice with only today’s snow on top.

I’m guessing most that snow probably blew off too?

Thanks fishwater!

Any reports from anyone? I’m just gonna throw some tip ups in 6 to 8’ and try and snag a pike or two.

Any recent ice reports for this area for walking out? Bad / dangerous slush? Thinking maybe North Center.

BoatsHateMe wrote:

Any recent ice reports for this area for walking out? Bad / dangerous slush? Thinking maybe North Center.

Talked to a guy yesterday who fished Chisago on Sunday. He had planned to use his 4 wheeler and several local guys at the access told him don’t do it. They were finding very inconsistent ice including some “oh sh!t” spots that they were uncomfortable even walking on with the snow weight pushing down plus the thin ice. Sounded pretty sketchy.

Grouse

Fished a small lake near Harris (not too far) Ice was ok, think about 4-6”
Ice was slippery with large areas being snow free, wish I had brought my cleats,
wanted crappies but got small sunnies instead-lost one big sumpin’ because my drag was set wrong. Good to get out though.

I was out on the main lake of Big Marine on Tuesday, in many places I found 8-10″, then 10′ away maybe 4″. I’ve never seen the ice so variable. Was out on Coon today and the ice was generally thicker, but still pretty variable.

If anyone is out today or tomorrow let me know what the ice is like. Might hit Green on Friday.

Any bite to report out there?

Well, I did pretty well. Wasn’t on green but a lake close to it. Nice panfish bite and a 4# large mouth to go with it.

Kinda hope it stays warm so trucks can’t get out. Being limited to walking or atv/snowmobile seems to really limit the crowds.

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Nice catch, I agree with you, better w/o the trucks (even though one of my favorite crappie spots is about 1.5 miles from the access so I have to wait)

I’ve was 8-10”. A cold snap and it’ll be good to go. Not really any slush. There was a guy with a old ford ranger out there. That seemed aggressive to me.