Gull Lake Ice Update From Crow Wing County Sheriff

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's office says they need about five more inches of ice before the annual Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza can be held on Gull Lake.

Sheriff Todd Dahl says several holes were drilled in the area Thursday where the tournament is to be held. The ice was consistently in the 11 inch range.

The goal is to have 16 inches of ice throughout the tournament area prior to the January 21st event. The long range forecast does not indicate extremely cold temperatures for our area, however they are hopeful that the ice requirements will be met.

The Sheriff says there is still open water on Gull Lake and to use extreme caution when venturing out on all area lakes.