December 13th, 2023

***Ice Report***

Little has changed with ice conditions on area lakes. Temps as high as 50 degrees knocked ice thickness down to 3-4”, but with recent cold temps we have climbed back up to about 7” of good clear ice on area lakes. 

***Fishing Report***

Walleye - Walleye fishing was nice and consistent this last weekend. Anglers catching walleyes have been catching them in classic 18-22 feet of water, over mud flats, but a handful of anglers have been having great success in 4-6 feet of water, in weeds. Both anglers have been having best success after dark, dead sticking a nice lively minnow. Jigging spoons and rattle baits has also been effective for the more aggressive walleyes. 

Pike - Pike fishing continues to be very good for many anglers on area lakes. River mouths and shallow, weedy bays, in 10 feet of water and less has been very good for pike anglers. Large suckers or frozen smelt, fished under a tip up has been very effective for anglers.