Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

A brisk 12 mph wind from the south gusted to 26 mph as Red and I took to the ice in search of areas with ice under 10 inches. Such spots are tough to find unless you’re in the shallows or in the gap of a pressure crack. The previous snow fell damp and has…

If you weren’t on Little Bay de Noc today, I know the feeling. Between chores around the shop and preparing for our next overnight guests, there was little time to spend on the ice today. I did manage a WILCraft demonstration out there—a short ride showcasing the most amazing ice machine created by the mind…

“It’s Monday on the bay, and the angling pressure has subsided— for now. Ice is over 10 inches and closing in on 11 inches. Today, Joe Krugler of Hard Water Addiction Guide Service joined me in the WILCraft to do some pressure crack reconnaissance. We found places to cross safely, but we also found spots…

January 12th, 2025 Snow has been accumulating all day and the weekend is a wrap. Ice is amazing. Pressure cracks are heaving up higher every day, but seem to be pretty solid. The fresh snow helps Identify the wet spots around these upheavals. There’s a few less fish in the bay. As the weekend progressed…

January 11th, 2025 Ice is 10 inches thick and slick. The masses converged on the bay to angle for the coveted golden eyes of Little Bay de Noc. So many fish have been caught the in the last 48 hours. Camped out tonight are villages of ice shacks from first, second & third to center…

What a day on the Bay. Single digits to start the morning followed by brilliant sunshine the majority of the day. Weather prognosticators missed it on the wind. Kicked yer tail out of the south to the point of irritation. The even blanket of snow transformed to intermittent drifts littering bare ice. The pressure cracks…

January 8th, 2025 A fresh inch of snow fell on the bay this morning. With the recent strong winds now calmed, the conditions for fishing have taken a favorable turn. The new snow layer will likely obscure some natural light, potentially stimulating fish activity and improving the bite for the upcoming weekend. Additionally, the full…

A number of thefts and some vandalism of ice anglers’ equipment and access signs have been reported. Unfortunately, this kind of shenanigans is common. Those responsible may want to repent before meeting their Maker. Hell is hot and likely has no ice. For future hoodlums and thieves, you’re being watched. It’s just a matter of…

Temperatures held steady today in the low 20s.  Steady was the wind as well out of the northwest. Gusts? No it’s whipping out there. I didn’t see it, but I know there was some cleat less soul out there that took a ride with that wind today. It’s not really out of hand if we had…