Ice Fishing Minnesota's Big Four

Although the lakes in Minnesota typically freeze solid, some more than three feet thick, it is necessary to be cautious whenever venturing out onto the ice. The DNR does a good job of keeping areas notorious for having thin or weak ice marked with flags to keep people away from potential danger.

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