Ice Safety Tips
Remember these tips when you are out on the ice this winter.
Ice Picks
Have ice picks with you at all times. These will help you crawl out of the ice if you fall in. Always crawl back, opposite the way you were traveling. When you get on solid ice, roll away from the dangerous area.
Floatation Device
We recommend you wear a winter gear that floats or a life jacket. The Striker jacket floats and it is worn by our guides.
Avoid Slushy Ice
Areas of slush indicate areas with heavy snow. The snow pushes down on the ice, and the water floods up through the cracks.
Avoid these areas. Instead travel on plowed roads whenever possible.
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Drill Ahead
It is safest to drill ahead with an ice auger before you travel on the ice to ensure the ice is thick enough and consistent enough for travel. Drill a hole every 50'-75' until you reach your desired destination.
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Avoid Moving Water
Areas near running water, such as spots where rivers enter or exit a lake can have thinner ice due to the constantly moving water. Avoid these spots unless you know the area very well and have experience on the ice.
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Contact an Expert
Contact a local fishing guide or bait shop to get the latest information on area ice conditions. These experts are on the ice daily and they can help ensure you have a safe trip. In the Detroit Lakes area, you can call the experts listed below.
Brady Baxter - Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
Mike Witt - Witt's Quality Bait and Tackle