Should be interesting to see how it sets up this season. Last year was my first ever paying attention to it (from WI). The good, and safe ice sheet made it a great first experience and trip to enjoy what you all have in the back yard. Last year's freak cold and long winter are like the polar opposite of 2016.

Has the western side of the lake, ever not frozen over in recent memory? At least to the point where locals were out without those airboats?