Crane Creek ice cnnditions.

[The Hize]

Went to Crane Creek this morning to check the ice.
We walked out hitting the ice about every 10 ft. with a spud bar and drilling every 50ft. The new ice along the shoreline is averaging 6” thick.
Only went out about 150 yards and it stayed consistent, clear ice 6” thick.
Didn’t go any further due to time constraints but will give it another look on Wednesday.
im thinking the thicker ice is out about a mile or so. Forgot the binoculars but it looks like a big area of shove ice around a mile out.
Hize.

[hoppy63]

Hey Hize, you going out this morning???? I'm looking to follow someone out if you are....

[The Hize]

Morning Hoppy, I’m not going to get out this morning but I’m hoping to get out early this afternoon. The parking lot is plowed now so more people are going. The path out should be beat down well now and easy to follow. I don’t think you’ll have any problem finding someone to follow out.
There is some sketchy ice out there but it’s doable with a snowmobile, I wouldn’t try it with a quad. I talked to some guys yesterday that said they found some thin areas so use your own good judgment and be careful if you go.
Good Luck and tight lines.
Hize