Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

February 7th, 2024The weather man said it was going to be 41° in Gladstone today. That may have been, considering the thawed ground around here. But not the ice out on the Bay. It was overcast and a smidge above freezing on Upper Little Bay de Noc. It wasn’t even warm enough to make tire…

February 6th, 2024After yesterday’s warm up, ice did firm up overnight for this mornings ice travel. Our afternoon temperatures crept just above 32° and we didn’t have any change in ice conditions. Overcast skies today helped maintain good ice and it’s good thing. The next three days will reach 40’s and Wednesday night it doesn’t…

The forecasted temperature of 44° came to fruition today. Not in the forecast was the brilliant sunshine we got from 11:00 – 4:00. That’s great, just great! I needed to get a base tan for our Spring Florida trip anyway….Not! The good news is the crack/heaves on the bay didn’t change much & we didn’t…

February 4th, 2024 Ice is holding up well, but the Days River Landing is broke open just before getting on to good ice. I’ve busted through there numerous times every season at some point as ice conditions deteriorate. We dropped Mr. BA in tonight and had to use the winch for its own benefit for…

This report is in no way intended to contradict the constant radio ads, television spots and public service announcements from the Delta County Sheriffs Department.But after checking ice conditions at a few landings today, these are the facts for ice anglers wanting up to date and accurate ice reports.Above the narrows of Gladstone, Little Bay…

February 2nd, 2024Ice continues to form despite the warm afternoon temperatures. 22° firmed the ice up nicely last night. Out the first yellow gate is a crack that opened about 4” wide overnight then crashed back together this afternoon. This may start a new heave. Overnight anglers are going to hear the ice popping for…

March 1st, 2024…? Yikes!!Well, that’s what it feels like on Little Bay de Noc. The forecast doesn’t look like it’s getting any better in the next couple weeks for motorized travel on the Bay. 24,24,25,29,30 Those are the daily low temperatures for the next five days. The highs? T-shirts and sunscreen weather. Ice conditions will…

January 31st, 2024Ok, we’ve monitored this sketchy ice the entire hard water season. Drilling more holes to check ice this past week than in a typical season. Every day plus or minus in thickness. Ice firms up, then gets spongy, then firm up again. But not for long. Today I took a group off the…

January 30, 2024 The Days River Landing has a bunch of water as you head out, but it’s shallow and you get on the shelf of ice and it’s pretty good. The first yellow gate access has great parking on the shoreline due to low water and there is very little standing water. At this…