Fishing Report for 12-8-20

We are finally started to grow some solid, clear ice on the smaller area lakes. Green Lake and some of the other larger lakes in the area still have open water. As of last weekend, Foot Lake in Willmar had about 3 1/2 – 4 inches of ice and those that ventured out reported a good crappie and walleye bite. Anglers that walked out on Point Lake are stating there’s only three inches of ice, but the sunnies and northerns have been biting. Other lake ice thicknesses reported were: Ringo Lake – 4 inches, Calhoun – 5 inches, Diamond Lake – 2 inches.

Ice anglers are asked to be patient — ice is never 100% safe, and ice conditions can change daily, especially this time of year. Once ice is strong enough for foot travel, it is extremely important that ice anglers wear a life jacket, bring along an ice pick and rope, and tell a buddy where they plan to travel. Learn more about ice safety.