Checked the ice conditions on Lake Pepin at Pepin last night and it is not encouraging. Still an inch or so of crust and tons of RV and Sled tracks on the lake. It was reported that at ice looked clearer up the lake, but I didn't get an opportunity to get up there.
Boats on the lake are settled in and will have to be removed this weekend. 6 to 10 feet of water along shore and the lake is starting to raise. Probably have a time getting the boats off Saturday. Bring your boots.
E.C.Newcomb