I have talked to several people the middle of the week who said the ice then was 5"+. You can call the Old School Trading Post bait store which is in the Greene-Sullivan State Forest. Their number is 812-798-0208. I live on the NW side of Indy and I always call down there to get an update before I head down. Even in the summer when I am camping. They are honest and will answer any of your questions. Hope this helps.