Central Alberta Lakes Update - today's drive around

Alright, today we did the big drive to help everyone out. No intention of fishing the lakes but wanted to give everyone out there an idea of where the main lakes are at with ice off. So, your weekend planning can take the follwing into account:
Fiesta Lake - They were putting the new floating dock in so we don't have to tippy-toe across the swamp. Should be in by the wkd.
As per Fiesta Lake - 1/5 ice off. Should go quite quickly now, especially with wind from the unsettled weather forecast.

Beaver - The N bay is opening and the area around the aerator is open. Past that the SW corner is likely next. The S & SE are going to be a little while longer. Maybe more water by the wkd.

Mitchell - good to go really. 1/3 of the ice remains but it's slushy and dark. By the wkd the rest should be off.

Ironside - 1/3 the ice is gone. The other 2/3 is right in the middle of the lake. It'll be after the wkd that the ice is completely gone but in the meantime the open water could hold 3 or 4 pontoons. Get there early on Sat am if you want a seat. If there's not enough room, please go elsewhere as moving around will be a bit of a chore with any more.

Hope that helps. Happy planning for the wkd!

Dave & Amelia