The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recorded rising water levels in April. The prediction is that levels will continue to rise over the next few months.

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May ...

just a bit smaller in areal size than Lake Erie and well to the north, would have little ice cover while Lake Erie is completely covered. However, Lake Ontario is a much deeper body of water.