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BALD EAGLE LAKE — a private lake (no public access) located in Ortonville, Michigan. ABOUT BELPOA (Bald Eagle Lake Property Owners Association)

When is ice safe?

Ice fishing: 4"

Snowmobiles: 5 Inches

• No ice is safe ice. There is no reliable "inch-thickness" to determine if ice is safe. Your safety is your responsibility!
• Test ice thickness and quality using a spud, needle bar or auger.
• Strongest ice: Clear with bluish tint.
• Weak ice: ice formed by melted and refrozen snow. Appears milky.
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