December 8th, 2021

***Ice Report***

Finally we are getting some excellent temperatures for making great ice and making it fast. There has already been a few reports of ice as thick as 9 inches on some of the smaller lakes in the area. 4 wheeler have become a common sight on many area lakes now.  High winds, after the snow storm seemed to keep the feared slush issue to a minimal.  

***Fishing Reports***

Northern Pike - Pike fishing was excellent this last weekend as a big weather change got pike of all sizes, snapping. Anglers found active pike fishing shallow bays in 10 feet of water and less. Medium size sucker, dead or alive and frozen smelt, suspended under a tip up was the most popular way to catch pike. Multiple groups reported catching several in the high 30’s to low 40’s. 

Walleye - As ice conditions improve and anglers are now about to get to some of the more popular walleye locations, good reports have been coming in. Anglers have been finding walleyes in 20-27 feet of walleye. Base of main lake points that drop into the main lake basin have been the best locations so far, according to reports. Active walleyes were hitting jigging spoons and rippin raps, during the evening bite. Live shiners and rainbows fishing under a bobber or tip up was also very effective on walleyes and shouldn’t be over looked.