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Title: Muskegon Lake
Post by: blueyes on Jan 21, 2019, 08:33 PM

Can anyone tell me ice conditions on Muskegon?? Can’t wait to get on some perch..😁

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Kziceman on Jan 22, 2019, 07:06 AM

Still wide open........http://www.muskegonsurfcam.com/muskegon-lake/

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Fishigan55 on Jan 22, 2019, 07:33 AM

Fished snug harbor sunday. Had about 4 inches of ice.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: DaveSS1 on Jan 22, 2019, 07:54 AM

Quote from: Kziceman on Jan 22, 2019, 07:06 AM

Still wide open........http://www.muskegonsurfcam.com/muskegon-lake/

Lake is locked up for the most part aside from the channel.  * Snug has reported 3-5"  There is rumor of a barge or two coming in this week.  *edit

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Wgorby on Jan 22, 2019, 01:26 PM

Follow Snug Harbor Outfitters on Facebook.  They just went live today (1/22/19) from all the access points on Muskegon Lake reporting conditions.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Jan 22, 2019, 05:33 PM

Freighter came thru yesterday
Do NOT cross the lake
Ice is building
Guys were at Sand Docks, i.e. Harbor Towne Beach
Be careful out there

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: blueyes on Jan 22, 2019, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the update guys!!

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Jan 26, 2019, 06:51 PM

Any body fish today?
Looking to go in the morning

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: blueyes on Jan 26, 2019, 09:13 PM

Heading for the sand docks in the a.m. lots of shanties out today!

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Fishigan55 on Jan 27, 2019, 08:03 AM

It was very slow for us on Saturday at the sand docks. A few dinks that was it.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: blueyes on Jan 31, 2019, 07:00 PM

Yeah we had the same! Only managed 6!
Can anyone tell me if they’re driving quads and snowmobiles on the lake yet? Heading there on Saturday.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Feb 02, 2019, 06:23 PM

Fished Balcoms bay
Nobody I spoke with did well
Including us

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Fishigan55 on Feb 02, 2019, 06:58 PM

There were some quads and snowmobiles out today. Did ok at the sand socks. Kept 28 between 2 of us.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: acmarcus on Feb 03, 2019, 07:44 PM

Hit the sand docks on Friday. Pulled an all day'er. Between two of us we came home with about 40 8"+. Lots of sorting though.

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Feb 06, 2019, 09:06 PM

Hit the Sand Docks today
Did so-so. Kept 15 in 4 hours. 48 FOW
Ice was still solid 5 to 6 with another 5 to 6 of white ice on top.
Saw a guy land a big white fish
He had a good battle

Going to PM Lake tomorrow

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: pyro261 on Feb 07, 2019, 10:56 AM

Anyone know how the ice is at the clipper or black buoy?

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Feb 07, 2019, 02:42 PM

There were folks out near the Clipper yesterday.
Not sure about black bouy.
Sand Docks was good ice
By tonight we will be in a cold spell for at least 10 days and all should be good.
Just hope another boat doesn't come thru

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Millertime122 on Feb 07, 2019, 09:27 PM

Planning on heading out tomorrow afternon. First time fishing Lake Muskegon. Any tips on this lake or any cautions to worry about?

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Feb 09, 2019, 08:39 PM

Depends on where you are going?
Boats come thru the channel all winter long on occasion. Have to make sure you stay away from the shipping lanes.
Stop at Lakeshore or Snug Harbor bait shop for current advice.

Sand Docks is a popular spot, fish are there but sometimes it's so busy they shut down
But you can drill a hole about anywhere in the lake in 30 to 55 FOW and catch a perch or two. 
Good luck!

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: SpartySturg on Feb 19, 2019, 08:50 PM

Sands Docks had a late bite today and was able to limit out.
From 1:10 to 2:30 it was on.
There was some others out as well, but the lot was only a little more than 1/3 full.
47 FOW
Straight out

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Iceicemike on Feb 21, 2019, 06:27 AM

Never been to sand docks? How far walk to 47 fow?

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Hux on Feb 21, 2019, 06:53 AM

Not far

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Iceicemike on Feb 21, 2019, 07:20 AM

Ok just curious lol

Title: Re: Muskegon Lake
Post by: Tree Toad on Feb 22, 2019, 05:45 PM

Fished Muskegon Lake this morning out of Snug Harbor. Fished from 8 AM to 11:30AM in 51 FOW. 2 perch (7"and 4 1/2") Tried minnows, wax worms and cut bait. Im. guessing I should have been there yesterday