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tomcat wrote:
The lake that I am talking about, we have to park on a side street and pull our equipment across a road that runs parallel to the lake and down a little slop about 30′ to the lake. I just came back from there and none of my friends are there I guess its over.tomcat
Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
” title=”” class=”bbcode_smiley” />Go to the Ramsey County surveyors office and ask to see the survey maps for that area. You’ll find all the ROW distances, easements, outlots, public lands so you can out fox the idiots who think the lake is theirs.
Fishing relaxes me. It's like yoga, except I still get to kill something - Ron SwansonI access Gervais in 2 spots. The first would be early ice and is just to the left of the posted land (the land with the rope across it) on the NE corner. You might have to pull through the weeds but it is not posted. Or you can access the lake through the Spoon public boat access and cross under the bridge to Gervais. The access is on arcade street.
Good Luck!
Trespass Law
The trespass law applies to all outdoor recreation,
including but not limited to: hunting,
boating, fishing, trapping, hiking, and camping.
When taking part in any outdoor recreation,
you may not enter legally posted land or agricultural
land without permission.
Landowners, lessees, or authorized managers need
only post their land once a year. The signs must be placed at intervals
of 1,000 feet (500 feet in wooded areas) or signs may be placed at primary
corners and at access points to the property. Signs must state “No
Trespassing,” or similar words, in 2-inch-high letters and have the signature
or name and telephone number of the landowner, lessee, or manager.
There can be civil or criminal penalties for violation of the trespass
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Rules of Thumb for Water Access and RecreationalWhat is lawful access?
A stream or lake is lawfully accessible if there is a public access, or
if public land or a public road right-of-way borders the surface of the
water, or if you have permission to cross private land to reach the surface
of the water. This includes walking in the water or on the ice in connection
with such activities regardless of who owns the land beneath the
surface of the water.What waters are open to recreational use?
A stream or lake is open to recreational use over its entire surface if it
is capable of recreational use and if it is lawfully accessible. Any water
that will float a canoe is capable of recreational use, but other waters
may also qualify depending upon the circumstances.You can drive under the bridge from spoon once we have good ice. Plenty of room for a full size truck and shack.
Glad to see that we are not the only ones who feel this way about the “no winter access lake.” We have also tried for many years to ice fish on the lake and were stopped by boulders blocking us “fishermen and women” from fishing this lake in the winter. I recall when you were able to drive out on the lake before the boulders and there never seemed to be any damage or harm by this. I would suggest we all call the attorney general and see if this all flies…… If there is anything we can do to help feel free to email me at
[email protected]FISH ON!!!!!!!!
Jay and Misty
Are you one the dbags that leaves all sorts of trash out on the ice as well? Sure sounds like you fit the bill…
not really seeing how he would fit this bill but you are entitled to your opinions. i’ve never fished the lake or know what it looks like but if there is room at a public access to squeak around those rocks i would probably do the same thing. and i’ll guarantee you one thing…i dont leave a lick of nothing on the lake when i leave excepts for a few dead minnows and some yellow snow.
i’m not trying to step on anyones toes or start WW3 just my 2 cents.
” title=”” class=”bbcode_smiley” />Chris2015 Team Archery Contest Winner
2016 Team Archery Contest WinnerThe public access for this lake is not at the beach off of Edgerton and I am guessing that is why they block it off in the winter. The only public access on this lake is from Spoon lake (which is connected at the south end). You can legally drive on and off the lake in the winter from this access. The only problem is that you will have to drive under the Arcade Street bridge to get on Gervais. I do this every year as do many others. Hope this helps!!
I agree with you. You never know what your going to find for ice under a bridge but I have had no problems at all with this one. I usually wait until a road has been formed to drive on Gervais. I think they say be careful traveling under a bridge because the bridge warms up making the ice weak but who knows. I’m sure the depth and current probably have something to do with it too… It was nice when the beach was not blocked off. If I hear of any other way on I will let you know.
tomcat wrote:
Walked out to our spot. I got one 17′ walleye and had something brake my line.
Whats the next step in our government, Governor???tomcat
If it has 17ft walleye I’m on my way.!!
Plus something broke your line!!!!
J/K
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