Ice Thickness Recommendations for Safe Ice Fishing
The safety recommendations set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are as follows:
- 4 inches of ice: a person can walk safely
- 5 inches of ice: snowmobiles and ATVs
- 8 inches of ice: compact cars
- 12 inches of ice: cars and light trucks
Denny’s Resort – Lake Winnibigoshish • 15017 16th Ave. NE • P.O. Box 8 • Bena, Minnesota 56626
(218) 665 - 2222