Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

Ice is now measuring 8 plus inches. We’ve had numerous reports of shifting ice as it expands and pushes pressure cracks up and breaks ice around it.  It’s likely we’ll soon be measuring a foot and heavier machines will be running around out there.  This afternoon I was able to find favorable places to cross pressure cracks…

The heaves are back and likely here to stay and grow. Overnight single digits pushed those pressure cracks up again. As that ice heaves up it’s leaving a void behind exposing open water right down to the bottom of the lake.  Expect open areas of water along these treacherous avenues. Ramps are a must to…

January 3rd 2025 All the heaves from pressure cracks we had on the bay since the warm up have settled down. Now with this cold snap they’ve frozen up pretty solid. Be it walking or light machines, most are crossing with ease. Until this changes, the Kipling Launch and the Yellow & Red Gate Accesses…

January 2nd, 2025 Many anglers are walking out and some light machines are moving about the upper bay.  Snowmobiles or walking are certainly the most favorable way to get across these pressure cracks. Ice is gaining thickness by the minute. A light flurry of snow today gave us a new look.  From glare ice to glare ice…

The first day of 2025 on Little Bay de Noc was a hit. Anglers were out on the ice enjoying temperatures finally below freezing. Ahh, the sound of ice forming again. After the 4 day heat wave, ice held up remarkably well. Firm and measuring 5-6”. The cold temperatures in the extended forecast will be…

December 28th 2024 The warm temperatures and driving rain has moistened the landings and the pressure cracks. Which is unfortunate, because this is literally the best 6 inches of black, solid and consistent ice we’ve had in a long time.  Pressure cracks are not favorable to be around as the flowing water and the steady…

Overall, Ice on Upper Little Bay de Noc is looking good measuring 6-7”. The weather forecast for making ice sucks pretty bad. Ice will likely be ok throughout the weekend. Ringing in the New Year on the Noc looks iffy. By January 1st the mercury drops and ice will firm up fast. Pressure cracks are doing…

The long awaited Hard Water Season on Little Bay de Noc is off to a great start.  John from Lindburg’s Cove Resort  joined me for my first ice checking journey of the season, which has become a tradition for us. Heading north on The Bay, we found 5-6” of rock hard ice with few imperfections between some…

After last night’s rain storm I thought the ice would be in worse condition than it is. Shoreline ice is all but gone in most places. Once on solid ice it measures 6-8” yet. Temperatures from now until shortly after sunrise are expected to be below freezing. We’ll be on the ice safely fishing from…