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Looks like I'm cooking BBQ for a friend's Bday party this weekend, and thought some smoked trout dip would go well. I decided to run over to Blue and check out the ice situation and get a slimer or 2 for the Traeger. Took the family cause the weather was perfect. As we crossed the dam we saw mostly ice. Heading east, we saw that a large portion of the edges were open. Some more than others, but I'd say 65%-70% of all edges were open to some degree. The ice looked somewhat sketchy but did see a couple folks on the ice. We got to the inlet and it was all open. We drove up to the lake on the south side and did manage to pick up 3 nice 14"-16" Bows. Each of the boys and the wife brought in one each. I'm not gonna bore you with details as they were only slimers. On our way back I stopped at the Bay of Chickens. Hiked down to a cove and fished some open H2O. I did manage to pick up 2 small bows. All in all, I'd say 85% of the lake is capped, but not for long! The lake looks way down, but this is my 1st time there this time of year! Ice season is on it's last leg. :thumb: