PUBLIC NOTICE: Thin Ice on Moody and Shields Lake due to Winter Aeration

Chisago Lake TWP, MN and Forest Lake City, MN – The Comfort Lake–Forest Lake Watershed District is planning to run winter aeration systems on Moody Lake (Chisago County) and Shields Lake (Washington County) beginning on or after January 31, 2026. This will help prevent fish kills but will result in thin ice and/or open water areas. Aerators will remain activated until ice-out in spring 2026. Signage will be posted around the perimeter of the thin ice and at access points around the lake. Please exercise EXTREME CAUTION while visiting these lakes and keep a minimum of 100 feet from all warning signs and 200 feet from any open water.  For more information, please visit CLFLWD.org.