Curly's Photo and Fishing Blog
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Happy New Year and Let’s Go Fishing
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95% of the lake are froze with Higgins, Mullet, Burt, and Elk still unsafe till the warm spell passes. Were are getting rain tonight but will not affect the ice conditions. Check out the facebook fishing report
Northwest:
Manistee Lake -Has a good pike bite right now with a few perch being caught
Lake Missaukee - Had reports of anglers seeking panfish in shallow waters and a great pike bite with many 30+ size.
Cadillac Area: Some of the local fishermen are doing well on walleye. Their choice of tackle has been light line tip-ups baited with medium sized blue shiners. Jigging Rapalas are also taking their share. We’ve seen impressive numbers and better then average size for our lakes. Lake Mitchell has been more consistent then Lake Cadillac with even a limit or two.
Fife Lake they are catching perch and pike.
Clam Lake some nice pike being caught.
Manistee Lake by Kalkaska is producing some perch and walleye as the snow has settled.
Little Glen is producing pike and perch.
Lake Leelanau has a good perch and walleye bite on the south end
Long Lake is producing walleye and perch with limit catches of walleye.
Portage lake is safe with lots of pike being caught with some perch and walleye
Skegemog is producing some nice catches of perch and big pike with wigglersworking best.
Lake Bellaire they are just starting to venture out on and a few walleye being caught.
Around Leroy has safe ice with a good pike bite and panfish.
Lake Charlevoix - Anglers are fishing the South Arm for walleye.
Intermediate Lake - In Antrim County also has walleye anglers targeting the south end of the lake.
Manistee River - Look for steelhead movement with warm temperatures and possible rain by the end of the week. Those fly fishing below Tippy Dam were still catching some nice fish.
Northeastern Lower Peninsula
Black Lake is froze with pike and a few walleyes being caught.
Higgins Lake -Is froze over and should be safe by New Years weekend
Houghton Lake -Has safe ice with lots of small pike and walleye being caught. Dave at Four Season Party Store in Houghton Lake is catching walleye and will give you info where his shanty is you can call or visit him at his store phone# 989-422-5230. Lyman’s on the Lake has been
Tawas - Skim ice was reported on most of the inland lakes in the area. Some brave anglers were catching a few panfish on Tawas Lake and some of the smaller lakes in the region. Anglers need to use extreme caution.
Lake Margrethe has ice and has a awesome bite this week.
Otesego Lake they are catching pike also some perch, Bradford Lakea few are getting out perch fishing.
Harrison report all the lakes are froze and have safe ice with panfish and pike biting great with first ice.
Lake St Helen has a good pike and panfish bite with a few walleyes being caught.
West Branch has safe ice with many pike and gills being caught.
Wixom Lake has been hot with Muddy Bay reporting limit catches of gills and many pike.
Grand Lake - Some anglers were out ice fishing for perch however catch rates were slow and the fish were running small.
Long Lake - Try tip-ups with a minnow on the bottom for northern pike. Those looking for perch will want to fish along the north and south shores.
Higgins Lake - Is ice covered witha few guys are fishing shallow water
Upper Peninsula
Most inland lakes in this region have ice. Anglers are heading out and fishing but not many reports have come in yet. Anglers are reminded to use caution when traveling on the ice. The fishing is good but most Yoopers like to drive to there favorite spot and the ice is not think enough yet
Newberry - Inland lakes in the area are frozen however ice thickness may not be consistent, so be sure to use extreme caution and the check the ice as you go.
Manistique Lake - Walleye action was fair to slow on both South and Big Manistique Lakes. Most are using tip-ups with minnows.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Most of the lakes in Southeast Michigan have ice. Anglers should stay off the deeper lakes as they are not safe yet. The shallow lakes are producing good bluegill action.
Huron River - Look for steelhead with the warm-up.
Lake St. Clair - Anglers reported fair ice fishing for yellow perch. Most are fishing near the Cut-off access site, Metro Beach, Harley Ensign, and Fairhaven. Some activity at Cotton Road as well, but access there is very limited due to parking issues. There are lots of small perch, but some nice ones were also caught. Anglers are reminded that it is unlawful to leave dead fish on the ice, so put the small ones back.
Lexington - Ice anglers in the harbor were catching some nice rainbow trout however they were also losing a good number of fish as it is hard to land a trout that size through a hole in the ice. Slow bite on windy days and as long as the water is turbid, underwater cameras will not do any good.
Port Sanilac - Ice was still iffy so most are fishing the south end of the harbor.
Saginaw Bay - Ice anglers were catching perch near Standish when fishing off Newman Road and Palmer Road. A few nice fish were caught however be ready to sort out the small ones. There is not much snow cover on the west side of the bay.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
We have reports of good panfish action with limits caught on several lakes in the region. Most are using teardrops with wax worms or spikes. Pike fishing has been good for those using tip-ups with large minnows.
St. Joseph River - The river levels are almost back to normal (for the winter). Anglers continue to make decent catches of steelhead when using spawn or running crank baits. As of this report, there are still several boat launches open and very few ice flows. Some ice is beginning to develop along the shoreline however the river remains very fishable for both boat and shore anglers.
Gull Lake - Ice is starting to form on the south end of the lake only. Anglers are heading out for panfish and smelt.
Grand River at Grand Rapids - Steelhead were caught on nickel size spawn bags as well as white jigs with a wax worm near the Post Office. Use light line because the water is clear. At Fulton Street, anglers are casting plugs. Walleye have been caught on body baits, twister tails and bucktail jigs.
Grand River at Lansing - Try Moore’s Park for steelhead toward the end the week. Warm temperatures coupled with possible rain may bring some fish in.
Lake Lansing - Ice anglers are getting pike on tip-ups with minnows. Largemouth bass have also been caught however that season closes on December 31st.
Park Lake - Is producing some crappie. Try teardrops with wax worms or spikes.
Muskrat Lake - Is producing some crappie and bluegills. Try fishing deeper water if the bite is slow but use caution and check the ice. Early morning was best for bluegills but the crappies seem to bite better in the evening.
Reeds Lake - Pike were caught 4 to 5 feet off the bottom in 20 to 40 feet of water. Nice perch were caught on minnows and wax worms in 30 to 45 feet of water. For bluegills, fish the first hour or two of daylight. For crappie, try 15 to 20 feet down in 40 feet of water at night.
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP 231-775-5412
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
Some of the local fishermen are doing well on walleye. Their choice of tackle has been light line tip-ups baited with medium sized blue shiners. Jigging Rapalas are also taking their share. We’ve seen impressive numbers and better then average size for our lakes. Lake Mitchell has been more consistent then Lake Cadillac with even a limit or two.
Lyman’s Ice Shanty Rental
Our shanties are located on the South Shore
weedbed of Houghton Lake.
Northern Pike are very good and the occasional Walleye will be caught in this location.
Shanty rental includes transportation to and from the shanty and a propane heater.
Reservations are recommended.
Rates
From 7:00 am till 7:00 pm. With heat and transportation out there.
2 Man $35.00
4 Man $40.00
6 Man $50.00
Sleeper Shanty Sunday-Friday $80.00 Friday And Saturday $100.00
From 8am/8am
NORTHERN MICHIGAN WEATHER
Tonight
Dec 30 Showers 38° 60 %
Fri
Dec 31 PM Showers 43°/40° 40 %
Sat
Jan 01 Partly Cloudy / Wind 40°/18° 20 %
Sun
Jan 02 Snow Shower 22°/21° 40 %
Mon
Jan 03 Few Snow Showers 29°/23° 30 %
Tue
Jan 04 Few Snow Showers 27°/22° 30 %
Wed
Jan 05 Flurries 28°/22° 30 %
Thu
Jan 06 Few Snow Showers 28°/23° 30 %
Fri
Jan 07 Snow Shower 28°/22° 60 %
Sat
Jan 08 Snow Shower 28°/23° 40 %
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Fishing Good
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Most sport shops are reporting good pike bite with gills biting good. Crappie still a little slow, but reports yesterday a few had good catches. Lake Margrethe has a hell of a bite with lots of fish being caught this week. Otsego Lake has been better this week with walleye, pike and perch biting on minnows.
Long Lake by Traverse City had a good bite last night with limit catches of walleye.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Fish are Biting
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Dave at Four Season Party Store in Houghton Lake is catching walleye and will give you info where his shanty is you can call or visit him at his store phone# 989-422-5230
HIggins Lake is not safe and they had a rescue today and the sheriff was telling people to stay off the lake.
Lake Missaukee has a great pike bite with many being caught over 30 inches on Minnow
Lyman’s on the lake does not have his shanties out on Houghton Lake yet.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Holiday Fishing is Good
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The ice is better since the last report. Expect to find 6 to 8” in most areas on both Lakes Mitchell and Cadillac. However some spots with less still exist. It’s still smart to check with your spud wherever you go. Right or wrong, quads and snowmobiles are now on the lakes.
No hot spot for pike—good, healthy pike are coming from both lakes. Tip-ups baited with golden shiners or suckers are the way to go. Many are buying half and half and letting the pike choose the one they prefer.
Three lines are legal and remember to put your name and address on your tip-ups.
Tim and Timmy Rizor caught their limit while fishing Using a tip-up baited with a golden shiner, Josh Crame caught a
on Lake Mitchell. Nice pike ranging from 33 to 25”. 32” pike that weighed over 7 pounds.
Some of the local fishermen are doing well on walleye. Their choice of tackle has been light line tip-ups baited with medium sized blue shiners. Jigging Rapalas are also taking their share. We’ve seen impressive numbers and better then average size for our lakes. Lake Mitchell has been more consistent then Lake Cadillac with even a limit or two.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
It looking at lot like Ice Fishing
The shallow lakes are safe with many shanties out and about. Deep lake like Higgins and Green Lake have ice capped and will be safe for New Years weekend. There is a great bite on most lakes with lots of pike being caught. Check out the facebook fishing report
Northwest:
Manistee Lake -Has a good pike bite right now with a few perch being caught
Lake Missaukee - Had reports of anglers seeking panfish in shallow waters and a great pike bite.
Lake Cadillac -has started on the east side, Kenwood Park and and the Causeway area.
Lake Mitchell - the Big and Small Coves, Thirsty’s and Mitchell State Park.
Fife Lake they are catching perch and a few pike.
Clam Lake some nice pike being caught.
Manistee Lake by Kalkaska is producing some perch and walleye as the snow has settled.
Little Glen is producing pike and perch.
Lake Leelanau has a good perch and walleye bite on the south end
Long Lake is producing walleye and perch
Portage lake is safe with lots of pike being caught with some perch and walleye
Skegemog is producing some nice catches of perch and big pike.
Lake Bellaire they are just starting to venture out on and a few walleye being caught.
Around Leroy has safe ice with a good pike bite and panfish.
Northeastern Lower Peninsula
Black Lake is froze with pike and a few walleyes being caught.
Alpena - Long and Grand Lake have safe ice and perch and a few walleye being caught.
Grayling - Lakes in the area are frozen over but not safe yet.
Higgins Lake -Is froze over and should be safe by New Years weekend
Houghton Lake -Has safe ice with lots of small pike and walleye being caught.
Tawas - Skim ice was reported on most of the inland lakes in the area. Some brave anglers were catching a few panfish on Tawas Lake and some of the smaller lakes in the region. Anglers need to use extreme caution.
Lake Margrethe has ice and many pike with a few walleye being caught
Otesego Lake they are catching pike also some perch, Bradford Lakea few are getting out perch fishing.
Harrison report all the lakes are froze and have safe ice with panfish and pike biting great with first ice.
Lake St Helen has a good pike and panfish bite with a few walleyes being caught.
West Branch has safe ice with many pike and gills being caught.
Wixom Lake has been hot with Muddy Bay reporting limit catches of gills and many pike.
Upper Peninsula
Lake Gogebic - Anglers were catching walleye in Bergland Bay. The ice is not safe yet on most lakes. One angler already fell through the ice on Lake Antoine in Dickinson County.
Little Bay De Noc - Anglers have started to head out ice fishing as there is very little snow cover on the bay. Most of the activity is north of Gladstone near Kipling however a few were also south of the Day’s River. Until the ice has more time to harden, most anglers are traveling on foot.
Indian Lake - Ice anglers were taking some perch, but caution needs to be used.
St. Mary’s River - A few perch were taken in Fowlers Bay.
Newberry has safe ice with many getting out.
Soo is reporting in that they have safe ice and fish are biting.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Small local lakes in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties were starting to get a thin layer of ice on them however no safe ice to report at this time.
Lake Erie - Metro Park Marina is producing some panfish.
Huron River - Still has some steelhead for those willing to brave the cold.
Lake St. Clair - Ice has formed on the cuts and canals in shallow waters only. Not much activity to report yet. It has been too cold and windy.
Lexington - A couple anglers in the harbor caught a few perch and small rainbow trout. They are using the usual ice fishing methods and baits.
Saginaw Bay - A few anglers were creeping out on the cuts, canals and marina basins last week as shallow water fishing seems to be the only safe ice fishing at the moment. Some perch were caught out of a cut near Pinconning. Heavy snow is not helping with the formation of ice but instead pushing the ice down and creating slush. Anglers are encouraged to use extreme caution and stay in shallow waters. Best way to stay dry is to go someplace like a marina basin and fish off the docks. Anglers will use half a cement block tied to a rope to punch a hole in the ice; then sit on the dock and fish through the hole.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
St. Joseph River - Steelhead fishing continues to be fair. Boat anglers continue to do better than shore anglers. Spawn was the favored bait however a few fish were also caught on crank baits. River conditions continue to improve as heavy snow improved depth and flow considerably. Boat launches were still open from Berrien Springs to the lake.
Grand River at Grand Rapids - A good number of steelhead can still be found up near the Sixth Street Dam when floating spawn or near the post office when using a white jig. A few walleye were taken on body baits. Those trolling plugs have caught steelhead and walleye. Water levels are still a bit low so fish the deeper holes. There is ice above the dam.
Lansing - Ice can be found on the smaller lakes but still no safe ice to report in this area of the state. Those anxious to get out should fish in shallow waters only while exercising extreme caution. Snow cover will not only cause slush problems, but will also insulate the ice and slow the freezing process. River fishing is at a stand still.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Heavy Snow Hurts Ice
Many Lake are froze over in Northern Michigan and will be safe next week as 2 feet of snow has slowed the freezing process. Many shallow lakes out of the snow belt have 2 to 5 inches but use extreme caution. A few guys are getting out on Houghton Lake, and Muddy Bay on Wixom Lake but have not heard too much any where else. Things are improving but still not many venturing out yet but hear reports of some lakes with 6 inches of ice. Ice is just beginning to form in the region with some early reports of pike and bluegills being caught. Caution needs to be used especially on the first ice of the season. Strong winds will keep the large lakes open so anglers will want to fish the small, shallow lakes for now.
Northwest:
Manistee River - Those not affected by arctic weather will still find some steelhead for the taking.
Lake Missaukee - Had reports of anglers seeking panfish in shallow waters when using small jigs with wax worms.
Lake Cadillac - Ice fishing has started however anglers are reminded to use extreme caution. Most are pike fishing in shallow waters only as the ice is not solid in all areas of the lake. Shoreline ice is also breaking up easily. The lake had over a foot of snow cover which will make for slushy conditions.
Lake Mitchell - Ice anglers here are also starting to fish for pike, just be sure to stay in shallow waters only.
Fife Lake they are catching perch and a few pike.
Clam Lake some nice pike being caught.
Manistee Lake by Kalkaska is producing some perch and walleye but heavy snow has made it tough.
Little Glen is producing pike and perch.
Northeastern Lower Peninsula
Sturgeon River - Was producing some steelhead.
Alpena - Anglers were starting to fish inland lakes in the area however catch rates were slow. The weight of the snow on the ice will produce slush. For now, fish shallow waters only.
Grayling - Lakes in the area are frozen over but not safe yet.
Higgins Lake - Had shoreline ice only. The rest of the lake is open water and will stay that way until the winds subside.
Houghton Lake - Is getting ice, but also has snow cover. We have reports of ice anglers fishing in the East Bay and along the north shore.
Tawas - Skim ice was reported on most of the inland lakes in the area. Some brave anglers were catching a few panfish on Tawas Lake and some of the smaller lakes in the region. Anglers need to use extreme caution.
Lake Margrethe has ice but no report yet.
Otesego Lake they are catching pike but not many venturing out yet
Upper Peninsula
Lake Gogebic - Anglers were catching walleye in Bergland Bay. The ice is not safe yet on most lakes. One angler already fell through the ice on Lake Antoine in Dickinson County.
Little Bay De Noc - Anglers have started to head out ice fishing as there is very little snow cover on the bay. Most of the activity is north of Gladstone near Kipling however a few were also south of the Day’s River. Until the ice has more time to harden, most anglers are traveling on foot.
Indian Lake - Ice anglers were taking some perch, but caution needs to be used.
St. Mary’s River - A few perch were taken in Fowlers Bay.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Small local lakes in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties were starting to get a thin layer of ice on them however no safe ice to report at this time.
Lake Erie - Metro Park Marina is producing some panfish.
Huron River - Still has some steelhead for those willing to brave the cold.
Lake St. Clair - Ice has formed on the cuts and canals in shallow waters only. Not much activity to report yet. It has been too cold and windy.
Lexington - A couple anglers in the harbor caught a few perch and small rainbow trout. They are using the usual ice fishing methods and baits.
Saginaw Bay - A few anglers were creeping out on the cuts, canals and marina basins last week as shallow water fishing seems to be the only safe ice fishing at the moment. Some perch were caught out of a cut near Pinconning. Heavy snow is not helping with the formation of ice but instead pushing the ice down and creating slush. Anglers are encouraged to use extreme caution and stay in shallow waters. Best way to stay dry is to go someplace like a marina basin and fish off the docks. Anglers will use half a cement block tied to a rope to punch a hole in the ice; then sit on the dock and fish through the hole.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
St. Joseph River - Steelhead fishing continues to be fair. Boat anglers continue to do better than shore anglers. Spawn was the favored bait however a few fish were also caught on crank baits. River conditions continue to improve as heavy snow improved depth and flow considerably. Boat launches were still open from Berrien Springs to the lake.
Grand River at Grand Rapids - A good number of steelhead can still be found up near the Sixth Street Dam when floating spawn or near the post office when using a white jig. A few walleye were taken on body baits. Those trolling plugs have caught steelhead and walleye. Water levels are still a bit low so fish the deeper holes. There is ice above the dam.
Lansing - Ice can be found on the smaller lakes but still no safe ice to report in this area of the state. Those anxious to get out should fish in shallow waters only while exercising extreme caution. Snow cover will not only cause slush problems, but will also insulate the ice and slow the freezing process. River fishing is at a stand still.
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP 231-775-5412
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
Cadillac is digging out of the first winter storm of the season. Snowmobilers and skiers are extatic. Ice fishermen not so. The first real snow fall measures 14 inches on the level and more is expected along with cold, windy temperatures.
The brave have started ice fishing on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell! Current conditions show 3 to 5 inches of clear ice on selected parts of the lakes.
In some areas, the shoreline can be punky or wet. Expect to break through for the first ten feet or more and then come to solid ice.
The snow is not the ice fishermens friend but with the current strong winds, much of the snow is blowing off the lakes. Avoid any deep areas if youre going out and spud your way where ever you go. The popular areas were the Causeway on Lake Cadillac and the Big Cove on Lake Mitchell.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Ice Fishing Close
Many Lake are froze over in Northern Michigan and will be safe next week as 2 feet of snow has slowed the freezing process. Many shallow lakes out of the snow belt have 2 to 5 inches but use extreme caution. A few guys are getting out on Houghton Lake, and Muddy Bay on Wixom Lake but have not heard too much any where else.
Northwest:
Petoskey - Steelhead fishing continues for those surfcasting especially. Most are floating spawn bags in shallow waters.
Boardman River - Had rumors of steelhead hitting on spawn or wax worms.
Frankfort - Those surfcasting in the shallows have caught steelhead.
Manistee - Surfcasting is the way to go in windy conditions. Look for steelhead in the early morning or late evening.
Manistee River - Steelhead are still available for those tough enough to brave the arctic conditions.
Lake Missaukee - Has ice however no safe ice to report. Remember; first ice can be dangerous ice. Snow cover will insulate and slow the freezing process.
Lake Cadillac - Had ice however no safe ice to report. Cold weather this week will help the freezing process however heavy lake effect snow in the forecast will not.
Lake Mitchell - Also has ice, but no safe ice. No anglers were out yet but that could change by the weekend. Those anxious to get out are advised to fish in shallow waters only.
Pere Marquette River - Look for steelhead in the lower river
Northeastern Lower Peninsula
Alpena - The peak of the whitefish action is pretty much done for this year.
Thunder Bay River - Is freezing over and the launch ramp next to the Alpena Research Station is iced in. Shore anglers were catching small perch along with the occasional whitefish, steelhead or brown trout.
Au Sable River - Steelhead are still available for those willing to brave the cold temperatures. The lower river is still best for those floating spawn.
Tawas - Whitefish were still being caught off the state dock however catch rates were starting slow.
Au Gres - Still has whitefish but it won’t be long and this fishery will be done.
Upper Peninsula
Little Bay De Noc - Docks have been pulled out at the public access sites as boats are no longer going out. Open water fishing is pretty much done as it is starting to freeze up rather quickly with the onset of cold weather. The north end of the bay is starting to freeze over and ice is forming along the shoreline just south of Gladstone. There is no safe ice to report at this time.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Detroit River - A few walleye were caught in the lower Trenton Channel. Anglers were jigging a large minnow near the hot water discharge off Gibraltar. For perch, no big numbers were caught but some nice fish were taken around Rat Island.
Lake St. Clair - Ice is starting to form in the canals however there is no safe ice.
St. Clair River - Has good musky fishing especially in the North Channel. Most anglers are jigging but a few were using sucker minnows if you can find them.
Saginaw Bay - Ice is just starting to form however no safe ice has been reported. Anglers might want to try fishing the shallow cuts and canals or off the docks in the marinas for perch. Boat anglers heading out to Spoils Island were catching walleye and perch but open water fishing may not last much longer.
Kawkawlin River - Last weekend, anglers were open water fishing for perch but the river has just frozen over.
Quanicassee River - Is also starting to freeze.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
St. Joseph River - This is the first report in a while without low water warnings. The river is not high by any means but is closer to normal winter levels and should continue to rise with all the snow. Steelhead fishing remains fair for those drifting spawn. Some decent fish are also being caught by those using crank baits. Boat anglers are consistently out fishing shore anglers. All the launches between Berrien Springs and the big lake were open and not iced in however lake effect snow will make using the launches a challenge.
Grand Haven - Those surfcasting may find some good steelhead action as more fish are apt to move into the shallows when there is wave action.
Grand River at Grand Rapids - Is still producing a fair to good number of steelhead all the way up to the Sixth Street Dam. Spawn bags and flies were the favored baits. Walleye were hitting on bucktail jigs, twister tails and body baits.
Lansing - Ice is starting to form on the inland lakes in mid-Michigan, but no safe ice yet. Anglers could be out by the weekend if the cold weather continues and we do not get a lot of snow.
Muskegon - Whitefish are still being caught in the early morning or late evening.
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP 231-775-5412
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
If you haven’t already - get your ice fishing equipment out of storage. Time to change line on your reels and tip-ups. Check your needs. There’s lots of NEW TACKLE for the 2010-11 Season. We’re about to start a new ice season.
As of Sunday, December 5th - Lake Mitchell has been completely frozen since Friday. We’re finding 2 inches on the general lake areas. NOT SAFE YET! Cold temps are predicted all week. If nothing changes, like a dump of snow, we’ll be on the ice by next weekend.
Lake Cadillac skimmed over completely Saturday, but definitely is not ready. Traditionaly, Lake Mitchell will have safe ice first. Normally the Big Cove or the State Park area have the best ice.