checking the ice out cams around the lake, it looks like both Alton and Wolfboro have enough open water to troll but my guess is5-6 boats in those areas will make things tight fast. Many areas of the lake are showing decent areas of open water but the Broads off Rattlesnake and the large area off Governors are still just one big sheet of ice but very gray. My guess is we'll see ice out declared late next week.
Before you drive to ames farm you may want to call them. They are on the web. I believe you can no longer launch there unless you are staying there. Some issue with the town of Gilford I think.
There is some open water at the end of the river on both Little Squam and big Squam.
I've seen a boat in little Squam for the past week. Not much room, but getting bigger.
Still solid ice in most places.