How thick should the ice be before you go ice fishing?

[MCG1]

Remember to check every time you move. Some lakes have springs or current that can cause areas that have much thinner ice.

[Grainraiser]

I will go out on the ice when it will hold up my pickup Texas boy who hates fishing in the cold.

[6poundtest]

That video is intense.
I need 5-6" of good black ice before I'll venture out; haven't been out yet this season.

[Ketchn]

I will go out on the ice when it will hold up my pickup Texas boy who hates fishing in the cold.

shoot bro , the ice in one spot I hit will get thick enough to drive on a day or 2 and be just water a few days later ....
let me just watch while yawl go do it is my thing .....