Well there are two questions I’ve been asked over and over the past month.  The first is, “How much ice is on the lakes in the Alexandria area?”  The other is, “Will the ice be off for Minnesota fishing opener?”  Many of the lakes still have over 24″ of ice.  I’ve been on a number More Info »

Normally this time of year I’m fishing the last bit of ice, or fishing open water from shore somewhere.  Well, that is certainly not the case this year.  With cooler than average temps we have quality ice similar to late January, 30+inches of ice.  With no real warm up in the 10 day forecast, I More Info »

Whether you are a person that loves snow or one that could do without it, it’s hard to deny the beauty it brings to the area.  Over the past month the Alexandria area has seen a few quality snow falls and, based on the forecast for next week, there’s more on the way.  Even with More Info »

Ice fishing across west central Minnesota is in full swing.  The ice quality is in absolute excellent shape, and the fishing has been outstanding as well.  Due to the excellent ice conditions there are some lakes that are literally peppered with houses of all colors and sizes.  With over 140 lakes in Douglas County to More Info »

Well here is the report many ice anglers have been waiting for.  The Alexandria area lakes are finally covered in quality ice and the fishing reports across the area are nothing but positive.  Normally we have quality ice by late November, but this year with the warmer than normal temps it’s taken a little longer More Info »