I've been out on quite a few lakes over the last few weeks. Everything from Chisago Area, to Prior Lake, to Minnetonka, to White Bear, to Annandale area... just about all reaches of the Metro, lol.

Chisago Area has a great bite going for panfish, pretty consistent. Prior Lake is another one, same with Minnetonka. Both have excellent ice conditions too. Clearwater out in Annandale as been good for better size fish, but you need to move around a lot more. Linwood up in Anoka county is kicking out a good numbers, also a good bet for a few pike on tip-ups.

The cold weather over the last couple weeks really formed some ice, so things are looking good. However, with the warmer temps predicted today through middle of next week, we're going to see some of the drive-on accesses get a little soupy. Main lake ice is in great shape, I'm just not a big fan of 40 degrees in January! Go away!

Otherwise it will at least be comfortable to fish in!