Has anyone been out to check the ice conditions?.... Thanks...F.P.
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 12-2 PM. SEE MORE
Was out Monday with a buddy. Ice was 8 inches and we both did well on crappie.
Went out yesterday afternoon and there were only a few guys out. Ice was 5-6 inches. I did ok on crappie.
I did notice someone fishing towards the campground on my way in. Shorelines looked bad in some spots but I was able to walk on and off without any issues. I did notice what looked to be a open area in the middle of the lake........F.P.
Rfrancis, First of all NO ice is completely safe. That being said the recent warm weather will not significantly degrade the foot or so of ice at Shabby by the weekend. I will be out on Blackwell in Warrenville on Saturday. Since it was above 32 degrees overnight as well you should bring a spud bar (big metal stick) and be particularly careful near the shore as the edges melt faster.
Bottom line: go fishing but be careful