Hey guys, does anyone know of a website that displays ice depth on lakes?

Mabye an ice fishermans site ?

Anything that I could check online before I go to a location...

I've seen guides that can assist you in determining when you get there, but never a site that actually displays the current ice depth at a specific location.

I've always looked out to see if the ice fishermen are out there. If they are, then its safe. That and I dont go farther out than their tracks go...
Always a good idea to have a back-up location in case the ice isnt safe...

I have acct.s with ice fishing sites like Iceshanty.com and others. There's a lot of good regional forums there that cover ice thickness in a given area. Usually if I ask in the forum if someone has fished a given lake you usually get a good response.

I don't point out that I'm a kiter and not an ice fisherman.

I also post my findings on ice thickness when I can. I think it's a good thing karma wise.

Hope that helps.

Don't trust anyone with ice thickness. Buy your self a cheap hand auger, usually pick them up at a pawn shop for $10 or 15. Drill your own holes and watch for high current and spring areas. Remember its your life and not worth taking the chance IMHO.
Hey Feyd you rob a bank, nice kite line up....lol

True, always check the ice yourself before you ride it. Always thinner is high current areas, swamps and where the springs come in.

Nah, no bank robberies.

I was Madoff's silent partner.

J/K. I got picked up by the Peter Lynn Team.

The Chargers are unreal. I'll post a report on my blog www.hardwaterkiter@blogspt.com and on the forums when I get more time in on them. I will say so far the turning and low end are sick.

Sorry, back to ice thickness. We use a Mille Lacs Ice chopper. Cuts fast, no gas, can be stored in the van with us.

The ice shanty website is good for checking lake ice conditions without actually talking to the ice fishermen. A lot of the old guys that have been going to your lake to fish for years would know where the springs and dangerous spots would be - they might not be posting on the internet. Talk to some of the fishermen at your local spot. My first trip out this year there was already a truck on the ice,... so it was easy to feel fairly confident. It's never a substitute for checking the ice thickness (and quality of the ice) yourself.

thanks for the advice and warnings guys. I;m excited to hit some lakes