Saturday was a good day for most fishermen who came to fish out of our place. It was our first Saturday being open, and there was a big turnout of customers. The bite was pretty good for most out there.  Numerous slot Walleyes were reported, some over the slot I received pictures of, along with a 39″ Northern. Still, most reported a lot of small Walleye and Perch C/R.  Just before dark, the keeper Perch started biting in a couple of spots, and some Anglers had some decent Perch catches.  I will be posting them on our Facebook Ice Fishing page later today.

Ice thickness varies from as little as 9″ to as much as 13″ close to shore. Most of it averages 10″-12″.  In the next few days, I will work on improving rough ice spots in the roads and getting things ready for when we see 14″ of consistent ice out there when we can start pulling some of the houses. Currently, we have two basic four-hole houses out for rent. Those renting will need an ATV to access them or get to shore in an emergency. We can shuttle gear to and from if required.

So far, so good!

Eddy

On Friday, the fishermen who went out seemed to have pretty good action with the Walleye. The greater majority of those caught and released were 7″-10″. I heard of a few slots caught, but not many. Fishermen were also reporting 15-30 Walleye per angler and many small Perch in the mix.

We staked out what will be roads out to the Banana Reef and NW of North Twin Island to the Tundra. I pulled out two basic rentals with the Jeep yesterday, one on the NW side of Pope’s and the other near Spider-Island. Both are on 11″ of ice, and anyone who wants to rent them will need an ATV to get to them. Most of the ice on the main lake is 9″-11″ thick, with the thicker ice within the first 200 yards from shore.

It will be a while before we pull permanents and larger rentals and allow wheelhouse traffic. Things will start happening once we start seeing a consistent 14″ inches of ice.  Keep watching my report.

Keep a Tight Line!

Eddy

Yesterday, we checked more ice towards the Banana Reef and Tundra, set cones where roads will be, and looked for ways through the ice ridge out there. I took the Jeep out for the first trip and bladed roads to the Graveyard, Ray’s, and NW Pope’s. Today, I’m headed to the Banana and what we call “the Bowl.”

With the 9″-11″ of ice we found yesterday, I’m sure we will have 10″-12″ when we check today after the sub-zero temps last night. We will be letting small wheelhouses (14ft or less) out-pulled with ATVs or SxSs. I would recommend chains on them also. We have plenty of room for parking rigs onshore and for wheelhouse camping at N/C. An access fee is the only charge. I will be pulling out two of our 8’x12′ Basic rentals for the weekend this afternoon.  Customers will need an ATV to access them, and you must call in advance to reserve.

When we get 14″ inches of ice all over I will start pulling smaller houses and permanents. Starting Monday, Permanents should call in advance to get on the “pull list” and let us know if LP should be checked on the way out. Remember we insist your license is on the house before it goes out.

Keep a Tight Line!

Eddy