It is extremely infrequent for ice to be present on any of the state’s lakes during the May opening, even in the extreme northern portions of Minnesota. However, when de-icing occurs just days before the lakes it once covered flow, there are additional issues to consider.
We’ve all become accustomed to what frigid water fishing can mean: spinners will be sold (if available) and baits will be smashed. But other plans can work wonders.
Early season fishing plans should take into account de-icing times
