Ice fishing on White Bear Lake

jerbacher · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:10 pm

As a new resident of Minnesota, I feel that I need to experience all the different facets of this new culture. Whether it's eating hotdish, using the term "out state", or ice fishing, I'm willing to give it a try. So, last weekend we took a short trip to White Bear Lake, just northeast of the cities and went out on the ice with some friends. They don't have an icehouse, so we were just out there in the cold. It was very windy. And there were no fish... But, we got to eat some pudgy pies, drink some adult beverages and stand around a fire, so it was a good time! I even drove the Jeep out on the ice, which I didn't really realize was a normal thing around here, but there were tons of pickups on the ice and they had plowed a road through the snow across the lake, so I guess it was ok! Take a look at the pics below.

HoosierJeeper · **Joined:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:23 am **Posts:** 1218

Nice....get to use 4wd? :JEEPIN:

jerbacher · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:51 pm

HoosierJeeper wrote:

Nice....get to use 4wd? :JEEPIN:

Probably didn't have to, but I did just to be safe.

democedes · **Joined:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:58 pm **Posts:** 40

Love the picture of the GPS, Ive seen people on the ice here in NS but never been out, looks like a good time

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:15 pm

Soooo, i dont see any fish up there? You get skunked? What were you going after and using as bait?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:48 am

GPS pic is :lol:

Dang that looks COLD!

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:03 pm

that looks like ton of fun!

buckeye13 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:11 am **Posts:** 30

This looks awesome, but I see no fish

jerbacher · **Posted:** Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:09 pm

very observant everyone! no fish... not even a nibble... :oops:

Budke · **Posted:** Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:22 pm

That looks too cold to fish!!

And you need to try some mock chicken legs from Zup's.
Mmmmmmm, I love that stuff!!

Cherokee · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:10 am

Great pics,i 'd love to experience this kind of fishing.It looks like a load of fun.
Your ride looks great sitting on the ice too.

MNKK · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:57 am

Driving on the lakes is always fun.

As for the fish... It's WBL... Nothing worth while there...lol. kidding.

http://www.minnesotaoutdoornews.com/art ... news01.txt

NORTHEAST METRO

Walleyes continue to be caught during low-light periods in 15 feet at Jarvis Lake and in 20 feet at White Bear Lake. Look for crappies in 10 to 12 feet at Demonterville Lake, in 18 feet at Centerville Lake, and in 10 feet at Lake Peltier. Crappies and white bass are being found suspended over 30 to 40 feet on the St. Croix River. Northern pike are an easy catch with sucker minnows on Lake Jane and Centerville Lake.

Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle (651) 777-2421

If you want some tips.

1. You were out a little too deep. Try looking at the lake maps that you can find in the local bait shops. Stay on top of any sudden drops, and between 5 and 20 feet of water, depending on what you are looking for.

2. The bobber in the pic was a little on the big side. Try something a lot smaller. More along the lines of just big enough to stay afloat, from the natural weight of your setup (hook, line, sinker (keep them small too), and bait.

3. Northerns will eat anything they want to.

If you plan on fishing a lot, invest in an underwater camera... Cabela's has their name on one, and it is very handy. (This comes from a guy that spends at least 3 days a week fishing (aka :juggle:

) various areas around the metro, and up to Ottertail... -My Dad :idea:

Just my

, but almost everyone will tell you differently.

Landy · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:06 pm

Looks like a great time!

jerbacher · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:39 pm

MNKK,

This was really just a casual outing with some friends. I'm not by any means a fisherman. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I had fished before this. But, thanks for the advice, you really seem to know your stuff!

MNKK · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:26 pm

Wait... there's people in MN that don't fish???

Do you remember that Pace Picante commercial? :!:

Do yourself a favor and don't tell anyone that you don't fish, or anything of the sort... Just smile and nod... throw an "ohh yaa, you betcha!" in there, then just move along... :roll:

I'm kidding... that's home for me. As much as I do miss it, I truely don't.

jerbacher · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:11 pm

MNKK wrote:

Wait... there's people in MN that don't fish???

Do you remember that Pace Picante commercial? :!:

Do yourself a favor and don't tell anyone that you don't fish, or anything of the sort... Just smile and nod... throw an "ohh yaa, you betcha!" in there, then just move along... :roll:

I'm kidding... that's home for me. As much as I do miss it, I truely don't.

Hillarious and true in every way. Just to set the record straight, I've only lived here for 6 months, so it's not like I'm a native that doesn't fish...

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:59 pm

Great pics, Thank you for sharing :JEEPIN:

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tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:19 pm

Great pics Jon!
Looks like you are getting to be almost a "native" :-)r

Ice fishing on White Bear Lake

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