Ice around Robinson/Pettibone?

[Nmariner]

Thinking about heading out tomorrow and wondering if it is worth the drive? Does anyone have any info on ice thicknesses in this area?

Thanks

 

[Lapper]

Audubon has 8-10 on Nelson Bay, I would think Robinson should be in that same range.

 

[pluckem]

I was up there a week ago and ice varied from open water to 6". Most lakes, even smaller ones had sections of open water. The places I checked the ice depth and drilled holes also varied from 2-6" in short order.

Given the temps and weather the past week I would guess conditions are even worse.

 

[Allen Gamble]

I was up there a week ago and ice varied from open water to 6". Most lakes, even smaller ones had sections of open water. The places I checked the ice depth and drilled holes also varied from 2-6" in short order.

Given the temps and weather the past week I would guess conditions are even worse.

Agreed. I haven't been on ice in that exact are but have been to Coal Lake and Hinsz Lake at varying times of the year. On smaller lakes I've seen less ice than a bigger lake like Audubon (Nelson Bay). I've also seen the ice become much more sketchy on the smaller lakes. If you go I wouldn't expect to fish exactly where you want, especially with all the geese that have remained in the area.

 

[limit2winit]

as of last weekend it looked like you coulda launched a boat on Josephine, saw a few other small lakes/sloughs with open water. should change next weekend

 

[Nmariner]

I was out North of Pettibone last weekend. Found the same with the ice. Varied from open water to 7". Was hoping things stayed the same( i know they didnt get better).

 

[BrokenBackJack]

We went from Bismarck to Skytown (Sykeston) this weekend and most of the ponds we could see had ice and open water on them. Really surprised us as i would expect big water to be that way but not the ponds.

 

[Hamm's]

6-7 inches on Sibley Saturday.