Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

The conditions are very blustery but trails are very good and tight. He said the lakes are excellent and off trail riding is just as good as on the trails.

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

Watersmeet Area

In the Southwestern end of the Upper Peninsula in Watersmeet Carole reports that things don't get much better. More fresh snow is on the way. Riders have reported 400 miles of trails from Watersmeet to the Soo in excellent condition.

Ontonagon Area

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Scott's Superior Inn
Don
22554 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon , MI   49953
Phone: 906-884-4866
Fax: 906-884-4831
westernup.com/scotts

Gladstone Area

Naomi tells me things are hit or miss anglers are reporting a few Walleye in the Morning and Evenings but no limits. Snowmobiles will find about 8 inches of snow on the ice and there is some drifting. This weekend the area hosts a Big Brothers and Big Sisters Jig It fishing tournament with around $25,000 in prizes

For more information call 866-676-2227

Raber Area

Bob reports plenty of snow on the ground and trails in Good Shape however the fishing success has been slow. The Soo Area Sportsman's Club is hosting a second chance fishing tournament this weekend through this Sunday with cash prizes. If you are interested call Dan's Cabins Resort on Muniscong Bay at 906-647-8753

Drummond Island

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Birchtree Resort
Donna Messenger
Drummond Island , MI   49726
Phone: 906-493-5355
birchtreeresort.com

Indian River

In the Indian River Area the Trails are good for the snowmobiles. Larry reports the fishing is nothing spectacular however the few that are being caught are nice keepers and good eating.

Pat and Gary's
Larry
3758 Straits Highway
Indian River , MI   49749
Phone: 231-238-6776

Boyne Falls Area

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Mountainside Inn Lodging
Mark
2784 US Highway 131 South
Boyne Falls , MI   49713
Phone: 231-549-3077
boyne.net/mountainside

Traverse City Area

Trails are in excellent shape and groomed at least 2 feet on the ground and snow is predicted all weekend.

Adventure Snowmobile Rentals
Serving you since 1989
On the Trails, New Arctic Cats
4272 Scharmen Rd
Traverse City , MI 49686
Phone: 231-263-3724
Adventurerental.com

Frankfort

Captain Kris at Betsie Bay in Frankfort tells me Crystal Lake has finally froze over and anglers are catching a few Perch but no report on Lake Trout. Green Lake has been producing Smelt and Black Lake was very slow for Musky. Hunters are doing well on Coyote between Onaway and Rogers City . The Betsie River at the M-22 bridge has open water and anglers are casting but Kris thinks it is a bit early for Trout. Snowmobiles are finding very good conditions all over.

Alpena

The area has seen some very high winds on Thursday, but Budd tells me the Fishing has been great. Long Lake has been very good for Lots of Perch, Some Whitefish of all sizes and a few Walleye. Budd suggests an area known as Roundtop. Anglers are also reporting some broken lines and even though there are not a lot of anglers during the week the action has been very good. Grand Lake has been reported good for Perch and one area Budd suggests is Whiskey bay. There is 18-20 inches of Ice on both lakes.

Buck's Bait & Tackle
Budd Jobson
8501 US Highway 23 North
Alpena , MI  49707
Phone: 989-595-2121
Bucksbait.com

Oscoda

Ross reports good snow and lots of fun for the sleds. Anglers are getting Steelhead in the river and on most of the lakes there is 10-12 inches of ice and anglers are reporting Bluegill and Perch.

Wellman's
Ross Wellman
410 South State Street
Oscoda , MI   48750
Phone: 989-739-2869

Houghton Lake Area

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Edgewater Beach Marina
Rick
8320 West Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake , MI  48629
Phone: 989-422-4221
edgewaterbeachmarina.com

Cadillac

On lakes Cadillac and Mitchell the area has seen some very cold and brutal conditions. Debbie says it has separated the men from the boys. Anglers are not reporting big numbers of fish but are catching Pike, Crappie early in the morning and from 6-6:30 in the evening. Lots of Perch with some keepers, Very few Bluegill and no Walleye. Smelt are on Green and Higgins lake and Crystal Lake is also reporting some Smelt but be careful. In the river anglers are getting a few Steelhead and Snowmobilers are very happy with the trails. This weekend Tappy's is hosting a fishing tournament.

Pilgrims Village
Debbie Yonkman
181 South Lake Mitchell Drive
Cadillac , MI   49601
Phone: 231-775-5412
www.pilgrimvillagefishing.com

Ludington

In Ludington Bill reports winter is finally here and the trails and ice is very good.

Country Haven Resort
Bill Stechschulte
3263 North Lakeshore Dr
Ludington , MI   49431
Phone: 231-845-5882
countryhavenresort.com

Muskegon Area

Bill was unable to give a report this week. Call Direct.

Shoreline Service,
Bait & Tackle
Bill Funk
2080 Lakeshore Drive
Muskegon , MI   49441
Phone: 231-759-7254

Lexington Area

Brian reported some ice, up to 4 inches around the fringes and in the bay. No report on anglers success but you can call ahead for the latest info.

Great Lakes Archers and Anglers
Brian Touchette
7419 Lakeshore Road
Lexington , MI   48450
Phone: 810-359-8550

Farwell Area

Chris reports 11-12 inches of Ice on Crooked Lake and anglers fishing, Trails are groomed and in good shape.