[briansnat]

I passed by Kakeout Reservoir today. Oddly enough the big side to the north of Fayson Lakes Rd was frozen solid across as far as I could see. No evidence of anybody fishing it though, The smaller south side of the road, which usually freezes first and is last for ice out, had a significant portion of open water. After 20 years of living nearby I never saw that happen. The smaller south side is usually solid ice while the other side of the road is spotty.

So seriously, be careful out there. Places that are usually safe in early season may not be and once the snow falls the weak spots may not be obvious.