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Outdoor-Michigan Conditions Report March 16, 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

In the Watersmeet area Carole reports on her answering machine that the area has 19-24 inches of new snow the trails are still in great shape and the resort has vacancy for this weekend.

 

 

 

The Arrows Resort Watersmeet Michigan

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

Phone: 906-358-4390
thearrowsresort.com

Ontonagon Area

In the Ontonagon area on Monday 2-3 feet of fresh snow was dumped and the trails are in great shape however the fishing has been slow partly due to the fact lots of new snow mixed with slush on the ice.

 

 

 

 


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

Over to the Gladstone Area Bob reports the Ice on the shoreline is breaking up but there is over 20 inches still on the bay. Overall the fishing has been slow however Perch has been good.

 

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

In Raber Bonnie tells us the area still has snow and the trails are in good shape. Last weekends fishing tournament saw some Perch and Whitefish.

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

On Drummond Island the trails are still in rideable shape however the staging areas and intersections/corners are down to dirt. Ice anglers are catching some small Perch on 15 inches of ice. Rabbit hunters continue to report good success.

Birch Tree Resort Drummond Island Michigan

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

Lower Peninsula

Indian River

Larry reports in the woods there is up to a foot of snow, however with lots of sun the trails are in rough shape. Anglers have reported slow fishing on 8-10 inches of ice but things are sloppy. Weather is predicted cold so the sloppy conditions may firm up this weekend.

 

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

Boyne Falls Area

Snow is not there for the snowmobiles however anglers report good fishing with decent ice on the lakes.

 

 


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 are closed.

 

 


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

Captain Kris reports things in the "in-between" time. Snowmobiling is done. Anglers are fishing the mouth of the river but no reports on success. Also boats are hitting the open water for Brown Trout and Crystal Lake still has Ice but it is reported treacherous or avoid it entirely.

 

 

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

Alpena

In Alpena, Long and Grand Lakes still have about 10 inches of ice and it is good with no snow on top. Perch remains open but Pike and Walleye are closed. Rivers still remain Ice covered.

 

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

Rick reports in Oscoda that the Steelhead are in the river, Water is high and few anglers are out right now. Reports of at least one limit on Thursday. The inland lakes are still frozen and anglers are getting Bluegill and Perch on Van Etton Lakes.

 

 

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 Houghton Lake Michigan

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

Cadillac

On Wednesday Pike and Walleye closed but Debbie reports Panfish Crappie and a few Perch still being caught on safe ice. Anglers are also getting Smelt on Green, Crystal and Higgins Lakes . Snowmobiles are done.

 

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

Trails are done and fishing is slow but some anglers are getting Steelhead of the piers.

Country Haven Resort Ludington

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

Muskegon Area

In Muskegon , anglers are getting Steelhead off the Break walls and around Whitehall. Many anglers are out and finding some Perch in the shallows. Rivers are very high and water is dirty, Bill suggests the break walls as a better choice for Steelhead .

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

Lexington Area

Call Direct.

 


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

Farwell Area

About a foot of ice remains and anglers are getting Bluegill and Crappie. No snow is left.

 

 

 


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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