In Towne Marina Lake Waconia - 12/13/23 - We remain closed while we patiently wait for usable ice on Lake Waconia

Unseasonable season's greetings! We usually open for ice fishing some time in December, but that is becoming less likely with the mild start to the winter. As of December 13th, most of Lake Waconia remains wide open. We expect it to remain that way with forecasted highs in the low 40’s past Christmas.

Because of warmer than usual December temps, this is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for ice-in on Lake Waconia. Ice-in is defined as the first day when at least 90% of the lake is frozen over. According to naturalist Jim Gilbert (who keeps records dating as far back as 1940) the latest date for ice-in on Lake Waconia was December 24th, which happened in 2020. Unfortunately this year it looks like ice-in will be after Christmas unless the forecast drastically changes.

 
We will update and post hours once ice conditions become usable. Have a Merry Christmas and if we don't see you by then, a Happy New Year!