Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

What a difference a day makes.”On Sunday afternoon, a machine on tracks was the only way to traverse the bay as snow depths were reaching the point where some speed was needed to get anything on tires through without bogging down or getting stuck in a drift, or worse, hung up in a deep shack…

The wind has been steady out of the south for the first time in a while. Any change is welcome as anglers continue to work hard catching fish. It’s not just walleye; perch have gone on a diet as well. Finding fish is not a problem, though. Keep at it—it’s a jigging thing. Figure out…

It’s Wednesday night on the bay, and the seven-day forecast looks incredible. Above-freezing daily temperatures will get rivers flowing, and colder nights will keep good ice well past walleye season. Reports of the tight-lipped walleyes are already starting to eat again. The forecast, barometric pressure, and the moon are all lining up for a good…

Sunday on the Noc was windy and white. With gusts over 30 mph, winds from the northwest worked all day to send the tranquil blanket of snow on the bay down through the narrows. Huge walleyes are definitely roaming Little Bay de Noc. Reports of fish becoming active over the weekend were on the rise.…

Saturday morning started early on the ice, with some anglers following me out. This is a valuable service that I and other outfitters offer to help anglers who aren’t out there every day, ensuring a safe passage to their desired fishing location. I arrived at the Kipling public launch and looked out at a perfectly…

The addition of 3-4 inches of fresh snow leveled the bay, making it tougher to see differences in the terrain, resulting in occasional bogging down into a firm, unseen drift. With 3-5 inches of accumulation in the forecast for Saturday, it’s best to bring a shovel. While checking ice this afternoon, Lacy and I took…

We’re expecting 1-3 inches of snow by tomorrow morning, followed by a couple of colder days with a slight warm-up on Friday and Saturday. This forecast should be favorable for Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend when a fishing license is not required. Ice conditions remain excellent for the Cheniers Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 15th.…

Another Little Bay de Noc ice fishing weekend in the books and it was a tough time as anglers worked hard to catch fish. Fish feeding patterns have short ups and long downs during the slow times of winter, but the last couple of weeks have been exceptionally slow, with fish likely finding more palatable…

The clouds moved away, and brilliant sunshine lit up the bay today. The hard snow drifts and pressure cracks are the main obstacles providing a lumpy ride. Ice thickness of 16 inches or more has allowed trucks to move around the bay almost everywhere. Along with a few Ice Castle and Glacier drop-downs, some of…