With students on Christmas break currently, there is a good chance some will be heading out on the ice this ice fishing season. Be mindful that no ice is 100 percent safe. Minnesota DNR’s Lisa Dugan says if you’re going to venture out over this winter break:

Dugan says there should be at least four inches of new, clear ice if you’re walking on, at least five to seven inches of ice for an ATV or snowmobile, and for vehicles, there should be 12 inches or more of ice.