driving on south lakes?

[albertaburbotking]

Hi to everyone and hope all is having a great icefishing season.
I was woundering if anyone is driving on any south lakes yet i no this is going to get people saying your stupid to drive on a lake but i dont want a lecture on my sanity just wanted to no if anyone has ventured out in a small truck or suv or any thing bigger then a quad. iam going out on monday iam going out on monday with a buddy that has never fished befor and i would like to bring my shack but i need to haul it with my truck so i would like to drive on a lake if safe to do so even ifs its really close to the launch if its a good spot to fish so any info would b great and i would like to say have a great year and a good x-mas to all.

[tacklerunner]

Guys are driving on Badger...NOT ME....yet.

Definitely not promoting it but people make their own decisions. And just because you're following someones elses tracks doesn't mean you're safe as you will see in other posts where trucks went through.

Best to walk out and drill some test holes first and then consider that somewhere on the lake there's going to be thin spots and weak spots at this time of year.

General rule is 12" - 15" so if you find 12" you have to assume there's spots 8-10" somewhere out there with soft ice. 15" makes me a little more comfortable.

My opinion not directed at you or anyone in particular. But it's hard to just say "driving on Badger" and leave it at that and watch someone go through. Be safe.

[geezer55]

Saw one on St. Mary's Reservoir this morning close to the campground. The other fishermen had left their vehicles on shore.

[Dale S]

Seen a truck on Sherburn Mon. morning.