Ice Safety – Round Lakes, Sawyer County WI.
Please be aware that the ice on Round Lakes is not safe. As of today, there is still open water on parts of the lake. Below is more information from the Wisconsin DNR, please read and take extreme caution when traveling on the ice this winter. There is a link with further information below.
ICE SAFETY
If you head out to one of Wisconsin's many lakes or rivers to ice fish, snowmobile, ATV, cross-country ski, or just to enjoy a winter day, we want you to have fun and be safe. A bit of advance planning and practicing basic ice precautions can help you return home safely.
WHEN IS ICE SAFE?
There really is no sure answer, and no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. You cannot judge the strength of ice by one factor like its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether the ice is covered with snow. Ice strength is based on a combination of several factors, and they can vary from water body to water body. Ice strength can also vary in different areas of the same body of water.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Because ice conditions vary, it is important to know before you go. The DNR does not monitor local ice conditions or the thickness of the ice. Local bait shops, fishing clubs and resorts serve winter anglers every day and often have the most up-to-date information on how thick the ice is on local lakes and rivers, as well as areas that are especially dangerous.
- Dress warmly in layers.
- Don't go alone. Head out with friends or family. Take a cell phone if available, and make sure someone knows where you are and when you are expected to return.
- Don't travel in areas you are not familiar and don't travel at night or during reduced visibility.
- Avoid inlets, outlets or narrows that may have current that can thin the ice.
Look for clear ice, which is generally stronger than ice with snow on it or bubbles in it.
- Carry some basic safety gear: ice claws or picks, a cellphone in a waterproof bag or case, a life jacket and length of rope.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE WISCONSIN DNR WEBSITE LISTED BELOW
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/IceSafety