I can tell you where not to go .  The Reefs . Stay away from them as there tend to be more current on them and around them resulting in thinner ice . Will have to wait until after this big blow this weekend to see how the ice handles it . I have seen winds like this take 12 inch thick ice and pile it on top of each other . Hope we have enough there to prevent it but there is still open water out North of Crane Creek that just could allow it to happen with the water being blown out  .

Dale

Fishingful , we teamed up a few years back on OGF . Fished up North of Mouse that year with some good fishing for a few days . Was you and your dad and myself and a buddy .

Dale

Agree with erierider for the most part however dont agree with all of it . Following others is not usually a problem if you ask them before doing so . Safety in numbers when it comes to the Lake . Don't be scared to ask questions as that is how you learn . As far as running to the islands from the main land .... Yes it can be done safely with some common sense of course as many are doing it with no problems . The residents of the Island are doing it pretty much everyday now . The south passage has been the best spot as of late with one of the guides from PIB having his shanties out between PIB and Mouse Island . This area is awesome but needs to be used with caution as it is a high current area {Hence why the fishing is so good there for walleyes}.

A little common sense goes a long way on Erie as it does in the open water seasons . As more people headout , they will be heading almost due west of the State Park towards the cans and fish will be caught . This area has less current and has been the go to spot when getting to the Island is not possible . 2-4 miles out in that area will most times then not put you on fish .

Dale