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Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report March 9, 2006


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Canada

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Area

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At the Cottage Sault Ste Marie

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

Upper Peninsula

Watersmeet Area

According to Carole even with the recent warm weather, the trails are still in good to very good shape with no bare spots. She suggests travel in the morning and late in the day to avoid some of the warm up. Colder temperatures are expected to return by the end of the weekend. Fishing reports last week for the Cisco lake chain were not good.

 

 

The Arrows Resort Watersmeet Michigan

The Arrows
Carole Yakel
E20081 Thousand Island Lake
Watersmeet , MI 49969

Phone: 906-358-4390
thearrowsresort.com

Ontonagon Area

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Scott's Superior Inn Ontonagon Michigan

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

Gladstone Area

Still a lot of Ice remains according to Bob, 18-20 inches and anglers are making it out however, the only reports he is hearing is of small perch. Some snow remains on the ground but is disappearing fast.

 

Bayshore Bait and Tackle Gladstone Michigan

Bayshore Bait & Tackle

Naomi
1323 North Lake Shore Drive
Gladstone , MI   49837
Phone: 906-428-2950
bay-shore-resort.com

Raber Area

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Waters' Edge Resort
Bob Waters
13065 E Nicole Ln
Goetzville , MI 49736
Phone: 888-999-5396
email: h2oedge@sault.com
www.michigandestination/watersedge

Drummond Island

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Birch Tree Resort Drummond Island Michigan

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

Lower Peninsula

Indian River

Gary reports currently there is plenty of snow and slush but rain is in the forecast along with another cold snap. Currently things are getting worse by the day but depending on the weather that could change.

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

Boyne Falls Area

Snow remains on the trails but just for a couple of days Mark predicts, it looks like the season is coming to an end.

 


Mountainside Inn Lodging Boyne Falls Michigan

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

Traverse City Area

Cheryl reports on Thursday the trails were still in pretty good, shape but the staging areas and roadways are in bad shape.

 


Adventure Rentals Traverse City Michigan


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.net

Frankfort

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Betsie Bay Marina
Kris Mills
100 Frankfort Ave
Elberta , MI 49628
Phone: 231-352-2628

Alpena

Anglers are still catching fish on Long and Grand Lakes and reported 8 plus inches of ice on Thursday. The area is predicted to see temperatures in the 50's for the next few days and things could deteriorate fast. Some anglers are going to try for Brown Trout this weekend on Lake Huron a quarter of a mile out where there is open water, Budd says they troll or use minnows. Snow is still on the trails but they are very wet and Budd thinks they will only hold up for a few more days.

 

Buck's Bait and Tackle

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

Oscoda

The conditions were very foggy with a couple of hundred feet of visibility on Thursday. Anglers are still doing well on Walleye on the Bay; the ice is getting crappy but is still around 20 inches. Steelhead is reported good in the river. Cedar Lake has been producing Walleye and Perch, Van Etton is good for lots of small Perch but you will work for a limit. The lakes in Glennie are good for Bluegill and Perch especially around the lower landings. Snow remains in the lower lying areas.

 

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

Houghton Lake Area

42 degrees and foggy on Thursday afternoon has the snow disappearing fast but the ice is holding and was 10 plus inches before the warm up. However heavy rain is predicted and things could change fast. Your best bet is to call ahead for the latest conditions.

 

Edgewater Beach Marina Houghton Lake Michigan

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

Cadillac

On Thursday, Debbie reported things pretty quiet and foggy. She says the area did not get the rain like areas further south saw, however the warm up still took its toll on the trails. Many bare spots and mud. Fishing has been good for Panfish and especially Crappie and of course Pike. She says plenty of Ice remains but it is sloppy and could be a challenge this weekend for quads and snowmobiles. In the river with the warm up steelhead is beginning.

 

Click here for the February 26th report from Pilgrims Village

Pilgram Village Cadilac Michigan

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

Ludington

Lots of rain and warm weather, trails are pretty much gone.

Country Haven Resort Ludington

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

Muskegon Area

Anglers are getting out on the boat launch at the river mouth and heading to the East side of Muskegon Lake where they are landing Walleye. Anglers are mostly catching and tossing but have reported some nice sizes. Most action is happening around 5:30 to 6:00 pm but some are staying until midnight. Preferred bait is the Husky-Jerk. Anglers are also reporting some success during the day on the river for Walleye and Steelhead trolling Husky-Jerks. Steelhead are also reported along the break walls using spawn. Ice fishing appears to be ending.

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

Lexington Area

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

Farwell Area

Ron tells me the snow is disappearing fast and the trails are gone. With the weather conditions on Thursday no anglers made it out, however if the weather clears this may change, call ahead for the latest information.

 

 


Crooked Lake Resort Michigan

Crooked Lake Resort
Chris Pfund
8071 Mystic Lake Dr
Garfield Township , MI 48632
Phone: 989-544-2383
crookedlakeresort.com

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