Lake Ice Growth

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Thank you John for making this video. You have probably saved some lives. I realize you filmed on Lady Simcoe, and you are so right with soft spots, underwater currents etc. Many people are “monkey see-monkey do” and when they see others out there, they assume it is safe, even if the area is “ swiss cheesed.” Awesome underwater footage of the walking and drilling!

[@ActuallyAndrewFishing]

Great video. This should be watched by ice anglers every year.

[@Tomysymo69]

Very informative John Whyte. I also use those charts as a guideline before checking. One other factor to remember is Depth. Lakes that are deeper tend to take longer to cooldown as there's a much greater volume of water to reach those freezing temps. I know simcoe's whitefish grounds take some time to freeze, while Lake St Clair shorelines can freeze fast (but still need to be VERY CAUTIOUS).

[@howisimcoe]

Very Informative Video John!! SAFETY FIRST PEOPLE!! I hope Everyone Sees This Video!!

[@litg8r]

Nice video John- as usual, perfect timing. Definitely a reality check.

[@davetaylor5568]

Thanks for the things to think about John, always good understand the ice

[@thisguy2000]

Hey John, Tons of people out in Virginia, was wondering if you'd be willing to give us a report from there, love your videos thanks for keeping us safe, tight lines.

[@Soundofwindonsand]

John . Thanks MUCH I've never seen what we look like from below, would love to see what 6 inches of snow does to hide my profile

[@hocussmokuskitchengrill113]

Thanks John! Very informative! I'll be sharing to FB!

[@Dansta777]

You trust walking on 2 inches with your aqua vu?

[@TimeOnTheLake]

Thanks for the tips! Very helpful

[@dpjbdpjb]

hello, if you have a swimming pool full of water, (Small body of water) will the ice form faster or about the same?

[@timeonthewaterca]

If the surrounding conditions were the same it should be the same.

[@dpjbdpjb]

@@timeonthewaterca thanks for your input

[@sooleyoutdoors2728]

excellent john. thanks.

[@areksoboniak2774]

1 inch of new ice in 24 hrs in perfect condition is amazing. I'll take that!

[@Matt.k864]

Thanks for report 👍

[@rjay2012]

Great info John!

[@kirillkhizhnyak3749]

Can you do jackson's point please

[@ryantaube6546]

I thought 4 was minimum to go on a lake

[@timeonthewaterca]

Yes for walking.

[@peteryosilee6787]

3 more frozen nights, great video

[@hocussmokuskitchengrill113]

New sub here too.

[@benm2116]

I find it very interesting how imperial for your measurements but metric for your temp bud , pick a side ! Jk keep your stick on the ice :)

[@timeonthewaterca]

That's true. But it primarily gets viewed by a Canadian audience, and everything to do with fishing is still imperial, and temps are metric.

[@mathewh3766]

​@timeonthewaterca how's the Ice on couchiching now? Will I be able to fish it soon!?