Ice Conditions, Weather Reports, and More!

It was 28° starting out this morning. That’s a 40° swing from yesterday morning. I’m not sure what that means for the bite but we’re gonna find out today. Barometric pressure is low and fishing will be slow. But that usually doesn’t last long, up goes the barometer and the fish will get active. Anglers…

At 11° below zero this morning I shuttled out two anglers from Marquette. It was their first time hitting the hardwater on Little Bay de Noc and it had been some time since they had ice fished at all. Around the bait shop, we have all types of customers, avid anglers, those reconnecting with the…

Truck travel on the Bay continues to delay anglers going about their business. Not only are some drifts deeper than your axles they’re hard as a rock now. Once your tires spin down into the snow drift your locked in. Plastic shovels designed for ice fishing duties won’t cut it. You better bring real ones.…

2-4 foot drifts were not uncommon today and if you decide to go driving out on Little Bay de Noc it’s highly recommend you bring a shovel per angler. I’m not saying you’re gonna get stuck, I’m just saying you should be prepared. I assure you I’ve plowed through much deeper snow in a 4-wheel…

There’s 3-6 “ of snow forecasted to fall this evening on the Bay. And of course it’s going to blow like crazy until Saturday afternoon before it calms down a bit. Get ready for this weekends guaranteed bite! Frostbite if your not careful. Saturday temps will drop like a rock and remain down der through…

The above 32° temps have knocked down the snow an inch or two. The wind has picked up as usual and will continue with the warmer weather this week. Travel on the Bay is pretty good. You can still find plenty of snow and slush in spots sure to grab and not let go easily.…

We have lots of ice, decent weather and the bite shut right down. Sunday night was the last time they wanted to eat. Cold temps are forecasted to return for the upcoming weekend. Until then, highs will be in the mid 30’s until Friday. The picture today is sunrise this morning at -1°. Increasing your…

The Bay was buzzing for a Monday. Report? There’s no time! Closing shot heading off the Bay looking north from 1st reef around 7:30pm before the moon came out. Pretty dark night. But with the fancy iPhone camera it looks pretty cool. Its still a mystery to me. Increasing your odds, -Blade