Here’s a list of potential early-ice options in the region, but, as always, check conditions before you venture out. Ulster County: Chodikee Lake, Onteora Lake, Louisa Pond Sullivan County: Morningside Lake, Mongaup Pond, Lake Superior
This is not a time to tackle the Catskill streams, which are making ice. Some are also closed by regulation to fishing. Your better option will be to attend the Flyfest at the Catskill Fly
St. Lawrence River: Ice fishing options abound now, and anglers are hitting the traditional hot spots such as Lake of the Isles, Eel Bay, Goose Bay and Chippewa Bay. Use big minnows for northern pike,
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies are being found suspended over 30 feet of water or more on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Independence, and Medicine Lake. Sunfish are sitting along the deep weeds of Medicine or Phelp’s Bay
FARIBAULT AREA Look to Roberds Lake for crappies and a few sunfish in 17 to 20 feet, while Kelley Dudley Lake is producing crappies in 15 feet to the left of the access. On Cannon
LAKE MILLE LACS East – The early morning and evening hours have been best for walleyes on the mud flats, gravel, and deep rocks in 20 to 26 feet. The 25- to 32-foot mud areas
FAIRMONT AREA The north side of Lake Sissiton is producing bluegills in 11 to 14 feet, while walleyes and crappies are hitting during low-light periods on Fox Lake in 15 to 20 feet. Budd Lake
DULUTH AREA A few bigger walleyes continue to be caught in the Duluth Harbor on Lake Superior in 8 to 10 feet. On Island Lake, Boulder Lake, and Whiteface Lake, you’ll catch walleyes in 10
ALEXANDRIA AREA Maple Lake is kicking out crappies during low-light periods over 15 feet, as is Betsy Ross Bay on Lake Ida. Look to Lake Miltona for a few walleyes in 18 to 24 feet,
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