I thought for sure the ice on Big Wood Lake would be gone last week. We had a bit of a wind one day which pushed what was left along the eastern shore. And in the past few days, this is where it has been hovering.

Yesterday morning, there was a pontoon boat along the shore, who appeared to be trying to break it up : or were they assessing the thickness of the ice. No clue

BUT by evening, there were only remnants of ice tucked into our cove. We also saw 3 boats out on the lake during the day and fishing poles.

Without having Allen Duplessis-Four Seasons Restaurant (He records the ice out date, snowfall, temp for the region) or the town hall to confirm this yet, we believe Ice out for 2008 on Big Wood is May 3rd. Which means there are no winners this year in our Ice Out Contest 2 people were very close but most of us, including me, were WAY off. Remember this for next year as I think we will do it again.

On Monday, I will call to confirm this date and if by chance I am wrong, I will correct this entry.

SO open water fishing is now at its best time on Big Wood Pond Come on up