Today it warmed up with a strong south wind. The top few inches of ice is getting soft now. By the looks of it and lack of any calls from fishermen, I’ve decided to close the access for the week. Next week, if it starts freezing again, I will reopen for ATVs or snowmobiles, (if we do get snow).  Keep watching the report.

Today, we were informed that the DNR had changed the perch limit to five until May 9, 2025.  Anglers went over the Perch Quota. Now I suppose there will be a big hoopla from tribes about that.. It would have been nice if the DNR  had kept closer track of the numbers reported by anglers and tallied them earlier in the season. When they saw all the pics on the media of limits of 20, they might have changed to ten per angler and prevented the mess we are in now.

Eddy

Today will be our last vehicle and wheelhouse traffic day through our access. The sun and warm temperatures over the previous few days have softened the top few inches of ice. Fishermen reported that the first 4-6 inches of ice are partially honeycombed, and then they hit 24″ plus of good, hard ice.  But with the top getting soft in the afternoons, vehicles will have a rough time getting off the ice in the afternoons.

The bite for Perch remains tough. Not that there weren’t biting, but everywhere most went the bottom was loaded with smalls, with very few keepers caught. However, the Northern Pike showed signs of moving back in with a 39″ C/R yesterday and this morning a 40″ C/R.

From here on out fishermen will need to bring an ATV. I have a gravel area on the north end of our storage lot for about 10 trucks and trailers. Anyone coming must call the day before so we know who and when you are coming, as we will be open a day at a time with the changing ice conditions.. I will be in our truck shop working most of the week and have a sign on the office door when I am there.

These last days of March might still have some good fishing for the Pike guys..

Eddy

Yesterday we went and checked out the ice and most of the water that was on top refroze.  Along the roadbanks, there is water that is not frozen solid, so it should be avoided, but the rest is pretty good going.

One fisherman out yesterday tried numerous spots, deep and shallow for perch and found small ones everywhere he went, but no “keepers.”  Today, Northern pike fishermen are out there now and going to try numerous spots where we had good luck in the past. So we will know more later.

I will remain open for the next two days.  4WD vehicles and single axle wheelhouses or portables will be ok to go.  If the fishing doesn’t improve, I will be closing for the season on Monday.

I am updating the availability of our summer rental, (The Red House) today on our website also. There are still some weeks open in June and August.  If interested, call Cindy at 320-676-8740 to book.

Eddy