Lakes in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge are almost entirely ice free after several weeks of warming weather.
Law Enforcement Officer Rob Barto says outdoor enthusiasts should be very careful…
Barto: “Most of the big lakes are open water now with no ice and all of the smaller lakes that still have ice would be unsafe to travel upon.”
Smaller lakes include Dolly Varden Lake, Rainbow Lake, and other areas in the canoe system. Barto said Watson Lake also has plenty of open water and is unsafe for travel. With the end of one season, another is beginning…
Barto: “Course with the open water they can fish, all the lakes are still open for fishing. There’s lots of people out just walking around, looking at stuff. There’s some bird migrations through here and that sort of thing. The lake activities are pretty limited right now, just due to the unsafe ice conditions and the smaller lakes being closed.”
Barto said there bigger lakes are also open for boating.
