Minnesota Ice! Use Caution When Going Out on Frozen Lakes

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Areas of Interest (3)

DNR warns of 'weather whiplash' affecting ice safety on Minnesota lakes.
The hidden dangers of snow-covered ice: why visual inspection is often deceiving.
Local fisherman emphasizes caution while navigating early season ice conditions.

I just love being out. I love fishing and there's nothing better than this.
— Dan Canfield

Ice fishingDescribing his experience at the lake.

It's never completely safe. You know you never know when there's underwater springs on some of these lakes that create soft spots.
— Michael Lurchon

SafetyWarning about the hidden dangers of thin ice.

If you're in doubt, it's not worth some pan fish or losing your vehicle.
— Michael Lurchon

SafetyAdvising against taking vehicles on the ice.

Dan CanfieldIce Fisherman

Local resident enjoying ice fishing at Peltier Lake.

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“I just love being out. I love fishing and there's nothing better than this.”

Explaining the enjoyment of ice fishing.

Michael LurchonDNR Official

Representative from the Minnesota DNR providing safety guidance.

2 quotes

“Generally speaking, the lakes that I'm looking at have anywhere between 5 to 8 in.”

Describing ice thickness at metro lakes.

“It's never completely safe.”

Warning about the variability of ice conditions.

Eric NelsonReporter

North Metro TV News correspondent reporting on ice safety.

Peltier Lake, Anoka CountyRice Creek chain of lakes