Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

Call Ahead

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

Watersmeet Area

Starting with the Southwestern end of the Upper Peninsula Carole reports a good base of a foot and half of packed snow and the trails are in very good shape.

Ontonagon Area

According to Kathy conditions remain good for snowmobilers and with fresh snow on the way it should only get better

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

Gladstone Area

Bob reports 12-16 inches of Ice on the bay and Anglers are doing fairly decent on the Perch also Walleye is reported good in the Mornings and Evenings. There is a little snow on the ground.

Raber Area

Bonnie reports tons of snow on the ground for the snowmobilers however the fishing has been very slow. An occasional Walleye has been reported and they appear to be moving to deeper water. Mark your calendars for next weekend because the Detour Sportsman's Club is holding there annual fishing contest on Caribou Lake .

Drummond Island

On Drummond Island Donna tells me the snowmobilers are happy with a foot and half of snow on the ground has the trails in real good shape but if you plan to go Rabbit hunting bring snowshoes. Ice anglers will find 18 inches of ice on the lake and are catching Perch and Pike.

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

Indian River

In the Indian River Area Gary reports good news for the Snowmobilers and skiers with 8-12 inches of snow on the ground, however the Ice fisherman are finding 6 inches of slush on the lake but with the cold temps in the forecast it should make more good ice. Anglers are reporting hit or miss success on Perch and Walleye and Coyote Hunters are reporting very good success.

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

Boyne Falls Area

Mark tells me there is good news for a change 14 inches of snow on the ground and it's still snowing. Trails are groomed and excellent.

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

Traverse City Area

Cheryl tells me the Trails are excellent and groomed with about a foot of snow.

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

Frankfort

In the Frankfort area Marge reports very little snow however the cold weather has allowed the bay to freeze over a couple of day ago and if the cold stays it should be safe to fish real soon. Crystal Lake is still open water. Also good luck to Captain Kris Mills who is currently at Black Lake hoping for his chance to catch a Sturgeon. We will cross our fingers.

Oscoda

In the Oscoda area Rick tells me the fishing is great. Starting with good steelhead in the river, Van Etton Lake has been the best it has been in years for Perch, Cedar Lake is decent for Walleye and Perch, The landings around Glennie on the river have been good for Bluegill, Crappie and Pike. Tawas is hosting Perchville this weekend and Walleye are reported good. Some snow is on the ground 6-7 inches with more on the way.

Wellmans
Rick
Oscoda
989-739-2869

Houghton Lake Area

Rick reports Hammer Handle Pike galore on Houghton Lake , Walleye are being located in the morning and Evening in 10 feet of water fishing 1 foot above the bottom, Blue and Gold Shiners are working best. No report on Bluegill and anglers are finding Perch on the South Shore weed beds. Ice is at a minimum of 10 inches on the lake. Snow is minimal with just a couple of inches in town with a bit more on the trails.

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

Cadillac

Debbie reports the wild weather has the fish all messed up. Pike still remain a good bet along with some nice sunfish and Rock Bass, Crappie and Bluegill success has slowed a bit and Smelt are being taken on Higgins and Green Lake but with around 5 inches of Ice be careful. Decent snow on the ground has the trails groomed and reported good.

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

Ludington

In the Ludington area bill reports currently very little Ice and Snow, things improve as you move inland.

Country Haven Resort
Bill Stechschulte
Ludington
231-845-5882
countryhavenresort.com

Muskegon Area

The cold weather is changing the open water fishing as the boat ramps are getting difficult to negotiate. Anglers that are getting out in boats are doing very well on Walleye in the evening using Husky Jerks in the 12-14 size. Anglers are also reporting a good success from shore. Along the break-walls Steelhead are hitting well. Inland lakes are just starting to freeze over. Very little snow is on the ground.

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

Lexington Area

In the Lexington area Steve reports the harbor just iced over and by this weekend it may be fishable. He suggests you call ahead.

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

Farwell Area

Stacy reports a slight base on the trails in the Crooked Lake area, sleds are being driven but the trails could use more snow. Areas north of Cadillac have a foot or more snow on the ground. Fishing continues to be excellent with Anglers are reporting real good success on Bluegill, along with a few Perch and some smaller Pike. The Lake has at least 8 inches of Ice.