The wind died down a bit and the snow has stopped blowing. Frigid temps have been in the works since our high of 24° just after midnight. The conditions yesterday made it difficult to know if you were getting in a slush pocket until it was too late. The brilliant sun today made navigating yesterdays slush pit a breeze. I…
I’m not sure where to start with this overdue report. Saturday January 8th, 2022 will be a memorable one for a bunch of anglers on the Noc. Some for the fishing and most for how quickly conditions change out der. Leaving you practically helpless in what seems like a dire situation. Starting the morning was a 15 mph sustained wind…
Another gorgeous day in paradise(aka Little Bay de Noc)! There is up to 9” of ice north of the narrows. It is mostly clear with a third of a moon shining tonight. Travel on the day remains good with about 5 to 6 inches of snow in the deepest spots. Some slush has developed in areas but it is certainly…
A couple more inches of snow fell again today. The wind has been steady out of the north blowing snow down the bay. Drifting is minimal with a few slushy spots but nothing too bad. ATVs, UTVs, and Snowmobiles have had easy travel so far. They’re saying 20’s for daytime highs and lows at night in the single digits over…
Every once in a while I miss a daily report. I either run out of time or there’s nothing new to report. That was the case yesterday. We had another 3-4 inches of snow today, but it wasn’t as wet as was predicted. Ice thickness increased a bit and is averaging 8″ north of the narrows. Bites been steady. The mornings…
Red,Cedar and I took a lap around the bay today. With the below zero temps this morning, I was anxious to measure some ice. I was surprised to find the same 7-8”s we had a week ago. No increase whatsoever. A small pressure heave, today’s photo, is off the Days River Landing and is about a foot high in some…
Now we’re getting down into temperatures that are making some good ice. Those conditions will continue to improve in the week ahead. Catching fish has been a struggle the last 24 hours. Most of the big marks have been pretty standoffish. Hook ups have primarily been with undersized eyes and perch. There are plenty of fish out there getting hungry.…
Now is the best time to be on Little Bay de Noc. 7-8” of safe ice and no truck traffic. Not that it isn’t nice to have the comfort and amenities of a truck out there, but when it comes to the fishing, it’s almost like flipping a switch. And that doesn’t mean you’re not gonna catch fish. It just…