Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

“It’s Monday on the bay, and the angling pressure has subsided— for now. Ice is over 10 inches and closing in on 11 inches. Today, Joe Krugler of Hard Water Addiction Guide Service joined me in the WILCraft to do some pressure crack reconnaissance. We found places to cross safely, but we also found spots…

January 12th, 2025 Snow has been accumulating all day and the weekend is a wrap. Ice is amazing. Pressure cracks are heaving up higher every day, but seem to be pretty solid. The fresh snow helps Identify the wet spots around these upheavals. There’s a few less fish in the bay. As the weekend progressed…

January 11th, 2025 Ice is 10 inches thick and slick. The masses converged on the bay to angle for the coveted golden eyes of Little Bay de Noc. So many fish have been caught the in the last 48 hours. Camped out tonight are villages of ice shacks from first, second & third to center…

What a day on the Bay. Single digits to start the morning followed by brilliant sunshine the majority of the day. Weather prognosticators missed it on the wind. Kicked yer tail out of the south to the point of irritation. The even blanket of snow transformed to intermittent drifts littering bare ice. The pressure cracks…

January 8th, 2025 A fresh inch of snow fell on the bay this morning. With the recent strong winds now calmed, the conditions for fishing have taken a favorable turn. The new snow layer will likely obscure some natural light, potentially stimulating fish activity and improving the bite for the upcoming weekend. Additionally, the full…

A number of thefts and some vandalism of ice anglers’ equipment and access signs have been reported. Unfortunately, this kind of shenanigans is common. Those responsible may want to repent before meeting their Maker. Hell is hot and likely has no ice. For future hoodlums and thieves, you’re being watched. It’s just a matter of…

Temperatures held steady today in the low 20s.  Steady was the wind as well out of the northwest. Gusts? No it’s whipping out there. I didn’t see it, but I know there was some cleat less soul out there that took a ride with that wind today. It’s not really out of hand if we had…

Ice is now measuring 8 plus inches. We’ve had numerous reports of shifting ice as it expands and pushes pressure cracks up and breaks ice around it.  It’s likely we’ll soon be measuring a foot and heavier machines will be running around out there.  This afternoon I was able to find favorable places to cross pressure cracks…

The heaves are back and likely here to stay and grow. Overnight single digits pushed those pressure cracks up again. As that ice heaves up it’s leaving a void behind exposing open water right down to the bottom of the lake.  Expect open areas of water along these treacherous avenues. Ramps are a must to…