Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

January 3rd 2025 All the heaves from pressure cracks we had on the bay since the warm up have settled down. Now with this cold snap they’ve frozen up pretty solid. Be it walking or light machines, most are crossing with ease. Until this changes, the Kipling Launch and the Yellow & Red Gate Accesses…

January 2nd, 2025 Many anglers are walking out and some light machines are moving about the upper bay.  Snowmobiles or walking are certainly the most favorable way to get across these pressure cracks. Ice is gaining thickness by the minute. A light flurry of snow today gave us a new look.  From glare ice to glare ice…

The first day of 2025 on Little Bay de Noc was a hit. Anglers were out on the ice enjoying temperatures finally below freezing. Ahh, the sound of ice forming again. After the 4 day heat wave, ice held up remarkably well. Firm and measuring 5-6”. The cold temperatures in the extended forecast will be…

December 28th 2024 The warm temperatures and driving rain has moistened the landings and the pressure cracks. Which is unfortunate, because this is literally the best 6 inches of black, solid and consistent ice we’ve had in a long time.  Pressure cracks are not favorable to be around as the flowing water and the steady…

Overall, Ice on Upper Little Bay de Noc is looking good measuring 6-7”. The weather forecast for making ice sucks pretty bad. Ice will likely be ok throughout the weekend. Ringing in the New Year on the Noc looks iffy. By January 1st the mercury drops and ice will firm up fast. Pressure cracks are doing…

The long awaited Hard Water Season on Little Bay de Noc is off to a great start.  John from Lindburg’s Cove Resort  joined me for my first ice checking journey of the season, which has become a tradition for us. Heading north on The Bay, we found 5-6” of rock hard ice with few imperfections between some…

After last night’s rain storm I thought the ice would be in worse condition than it is. Shoreline ice is all but gone in most places. Once on solid ice it measures 6-8” yet. Temperatures from now until shortly after sunrise are expected to be below freezing. We’ll be on the ice safely fishing from…

Not much to report on ice conditions as it changes by the minute. The Kipling pressure crack has flattened out and gaps of open water separating the ice range from inches to yards apart. It’s spitting ice and rain right now on the Bay. Forecasted the next couple days is brilliant sunshine and overnight temperatures…

Ice continues to support a few anglers still fishing the Noc. Beside the deteriorating ice conditions was the wind today. Blowing without pause across the slickest ice possible. Keeping your feet under you going after a tip up was a challenge even with cleats. Tonight‘s forecasted temperature doesn’t get below 40° and ice will start…