Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

Jamie tells me the Sault Ste Marie trail conditions have been as good as they get plenty of snow on the ground and the area braces for the I 500 this weekend.

At the Cottage
Jamie Rodda
705-777-1289
atthecottage.com/
forrent/lakeside/

Watersmeet Area

Starting with the Southwestern end of the Upper Peninsula reports a foot and half of new snow this week and trails in good shape.

Ontonagon Area

Heading a little north to Ontonagon where Don reports the area under a winter storm warning and trails are groomed and in good shape. Fishing success has slowed a bit but anglers continue to find a few Bluegill and Perch, Pike is down to 2-3 flags an outing and Walleye are non-existent.

Scott's Superior Inn
Kathy
Ontonagon
906-884-4866
westernup.com/scotts

Gladstone Area

In Gladstone Anglers are reporting some Walleye and good Perch fishing on 11-12 inches of ice on the north end of the Bay with a couple inches of slop on the top. Some snow is on the ground but trails are probably well traveled.

Raber Area

Call ahead for conditions.

Drummond Island

On Drummond Island Donna tells me Anglers are finding good Perch and an occasional Pike. Snow is finally on the ground and trails are reported good but Rabbit hunters are finding tougher conditions.

Birchtree Resort
Donna
Drummond Island
906-493-5355
birchtreeresort.com

Indian River

In the Indian River Area Larry reports open water many places and next to no snow some lakes have ice and brave anglers are getting a mixed bag of Brown Trout, Perch and Walleye.

Pat and Gary's
Larry
Indian River
231-238-6776

Boyne Falls Area

Call Ahead.

Mountainside Inn Lodging
Mark
Boyne Falls
231-549-3077
boyne.net/mountainside

Traverse City Area

Call Ahead

Adventure Rentals
Cheryl Dunlop
Traverse City
231-263-3724
michigansnowmobile.com

Frankfort

Oscoda

In the Oscoda area Johnny reports High water and good Steelhead success, some limits. The inland lakes remain decent for Perch and Bluegill. Pier fishing is reported decent along with drifting on the river for steelhead.

Wellmans
Ross
Oscoda
989-739-2869

Houghton Lake Area

Edgewater Beach Marina
Steve Kramer
Houghton Lake
989-422-4221
edgewaterbeachmarina.com

Cadillac

Over to the Cadillac area Debbie tells me it's Snowfest was a success and Anglers success was up 30 percent with over 190 registered fish. A 25 ¾ inch Walleye was the winner. Pike remains good and the bigger ones are coming from Lake Cadillac but Lake Mitchell is producing more tip-up's. Perch remains decent, crappie is inconsistent and if you want Bluegill you need to fish the bottom. Snow on the trails is reported good but getting there is another story. 8-10 inches of ice on both lakes but it is very slick.

Read last weekends full report and check out photo's of fish from Pilgrims Village!

Pilgrims Village
Debbie
Cadillac
231-775-5412
www.pilgrimvillagefishing.com

Muskegon Area

Bill reports the same scenario over the past several weeks, open water on Muskegon Lake where anglers are doing well on Walleye at night fishing the ledges in 6-12 feet of water, deeper during the day, preferred bait is husky jerks and Rapalla's. Lake Michigan has been decent for Steelhead using spawn form the pier and spoons while trolling. On the Muskegon River around Bridgeton and Whitehall Pier is decent for Brown Trout. Around Petty's Bayou anglers are reporting decent Perch on the Grand River .

Shoreline Service,
Bait & Tackle
Bill Funk
Muskegon
231-759-7254

Lexington Area

In Lexington Brian tells me the harbors are free of any ice and some anglers are getting out in little boats using spring rigs for Brown Trout the docks and piers are good for Perch while casting.

Great Lakes Archers and Anglers
Tera
Lexington
810-359-8550

Farwell Area

Chris tells in the Crooked Lake area the trails are dirt but Houghton Lake and Cadillac area are good. Angles are reporting real good Pike success, decent Bluegill and Crappie at night. The Lake has 8 plus inches of Ice.