Yesterday, fishermen had a lot of action almost everywhere. It was mostly small Perch and Walleye, but the bite was steady all day. To 35″ plus Northern Pike were reported, a 20″ Smallmouth and some slot Walleye pictures were sent in.  The ice is extremely smooth and slippery in spots. If you don’t have ice cleats, I would highly recommend you get some.

The ice started cooling down, and some older cracks reopened.  One-off of Pope’s Point headed NE.  And one coming down from the direction of Big Point to the SW towards Izaty’s.  Most of the areas we go to are looking good.  With no snow on the ice to insulate it from temperature changes, it will happen.

Vehicles with curb weights under 6000 lbs will be let out to permanents, rentals, portables, and pickups with single-axle wheelhouses. Tandems pulled with half tons can go to some areas closer to where there is 18″ of ice.  Once we see 20″ of ice everywhere, the tandems and 3/4 tons will go.

I hope everyone has a Safe and Happy New Year out on the Ice!

Eddy