December 3rd, 2024

***Ice Report***

Finally, wind conditions calmed down enough for ice to quickly form over the majority of lakes in the Ely area. Smaller/shallower lakes in the Ely area have been capped over since Thanksgiving Day last week, so expect ice to be quite a bit thicker on them. Handful of reports from those shallow lakes, had ice as thick as 6” along the shorelines and out to the weedlines. With a nice cold snap and forecasted windshields as low as -25 coming Wednesday, traditional early ice pike spots will have enough ice for foot travel this weekend.

As always ice picks and a good chisel is strongly recommended if you plan on fishing somewhere without fresh tracks and especially if you plan to venture out to deeper water for walleyes!

Full selection of live bait will be in on Thursday!

2024 Ice Season Begins!