I went, I saw, I fished, I lost one at the hole, stupid fish.
 
The ice was certainly showing some results of the sunshine and warm temperatures today with water appearing along some shore edges and stress cracks.   RT 18 causeway is now open water and I would expect that to continue and grow larger over the next couple of days.
 
As nightfall set in, thin surface slush created by the warm temperature began refreezing and creating a bit of slippy conditions requiring, some light footwork to keep from falling on ones azz.
 
Having spent many hours over the past two weeks walking on clear ice, I now have a better understanding as to why Penguins waddle when they walk.

Thanks crappie_slayer; congratulations on the catching with the tip-ups, that's awesome when ya catch em that way.
 
I saw the temperature this morning and figured I'd back up and regroup, maybe take a look at the open criks til 'Old Man Winter' decides what he is gonna do after he meets with 'Phil' Tuesday morning.
 
Found this video a couple dudes made pertaining to falling through the ice.  When you first see the video you may, as I did, feel there was too much clowning around but after watching the video, I think they were trying to stress there's no need to panic.
 
https://youtu.be/BQjSYflwPck?t=1   

It's over buddy, time for the boat

I can't speak for the entire lake but, I know it's open water from the Jamestown Marina to the dam.  From the Jamestown boat launch north to Snodgrass there was a mix of ice and water with open shore line.
 
If it weren't for ice still remaining at the launch ramp, I and the Fish Hawk, along with a buddy or two (it's getting close Marcos & Rob), would be on the water...... 10-4!!!
 
If The Weather Clowns get it half right, the forecast is calling for mid thirties starting next week and low forties by weeks end.

icereaper32
They are calling for teens to single digits for Meadville and Erie area for the next six days. 
 
So what you are saying is that the tournament is not going to happen.
Looks like the season has come to an end already
maybe next year we can get out and fish more

Just reporting the conditions I saw while fishing the Jamestown Marina area.  
 
Whether the tournament happens remains to be seen but I can tell you this, it will happen without me...10-4!!

I've been busy sitting around watching the weather until today when I fired up the WheelHorse and played in the fluffy white snow.
 
Only hearing rumors about the ice conditions on different areas of the lake.
 
Sure will be waiting to hear your report Crappie_Slayer, I'm not fishing the tournament but would enjoy hanging around and, see how things turn out.

With all the open water on the Ohio side, the WNW wind yesterday was putting a real beating on the ice that was still there.  If it wasn't gonna be in the single digits tomorrow I'd probably be looking into getting the boat on Conneaut Lake, which was WIDE open yesterday.  Oh well, getting a new puppy this weekend so I guess that'll take up the time that I'm not ice fishing.

  BTDT,
 
Least u can sleep in when u get the boat out after ice out  It gets better fishing as the day (warms) goes on.
4*, -4*,12* for lows next 3 days & 8* for a high sat. for Arthur. Might take the snowmobile round M/C tonight.
 
crappy

A report on Arthur MC would be nice,I heard there's 4 inches in the back by the dead end road,and some open water by 528 which always is the last to freeze. Not my favorite lake but,it's the only show in town. I can always get numbers of 7- 7.5  gills. I know where to get decent crappie,pretty consistent by I don't think the ice will be good in that area. I thinking  Monday it should be at least ready if not it's a wrap for ice. 

I'm headed down to Presque isle bay for lunch to check the ice.  I will have an answer on if there is fishable ice out there.  Keeping my fingers and toes crossed maybe get a couple of days in.
 

For your leisure reading check out the following link regarding ice conditions at Pymie.  Also, for those who have or who may in the future, be observed by a drone while you fish Pymie, check the video and note the name of the 'producer', just for future reference.  
 
I hear fishing line and drone props do not mix well, but that may be just a rumor.
 
https://www.facebook.com/RobinsonsBait 

 Few min. ago few up Shannon a little, couple near church & didn't see anyone 'round 422 between south & north shore.
 
crappy

The 10" or so of snow we got on top of the new ice aft pymy can't be good. Warmup this weekend. I'm definitely putting up the ice stuff and getting the waders and boat ready for the open water. New boat buddy.

Yeah now is the time to be on the lookout for good used gear!

Is that an English Pointer with the Wiemeranner?