Ice Fishing Chicago Harbors

[gillsforthrills92]

 I just moved into the city. I have some weekends, that I can't make it to my normal spots out in IN and northern IL.  But I would like to ice fish the harbors.  Montorse, diversy, belmont, etc..... I have seen guys out there for perch.  Has anyone ever set up tip ups for trout and pike out there. 

[Cantgetenough]

I'm sure they have. I to would like to fish the harbors but jig for perch. i have 3 tip ups but have not used them in years. good luck out there maybe we can met up  and pound the fish .

[gillsforthrills92]

Thanks. Yes. Always down to fish.  I wish the IL page was used more... I'll post a day when I'm heading out there. Just gotta hope we get a good winter again!

[Cantgetenough]

Sounds good to me. I'm already set to go just finished making a Smitty sled for this year after all that darn snow we had last year.

[Cantgetenough]

Dont forget to get the dock pass from Henry's Bait shop at 31st and Canal. This pass will also allow for free parking in the designated area's.

[ultraguy]

Dont forget to get the dock pass from Henry's Bait shop at 31st and Canal. This pass will also allow for free parking in the designated area's.

Should find some time today to finish up mine also. Measure twice drill once ....

Poorboy

[Coss13]

We fished Montorse last year did well on the perch.  other people I know have done very well on browns and steelheads in the harbor on tip ups too.
Looking forward to  getting back out there to get some trout or pike from the Mighty Mich.

[DaleL57]

Don't forget to bring your fishing license when purchasing a pier pass. Drove down to Henry's to but one and was turned away cause I didn't have it on me.

[cubanice27]

I would love to try and fish montrose. I'm very familiar with the area. So I have my fishing lisc. But I also need a pier pass as well? Hope to meet up with a few of you out there. Ill bring the first six pack!!