Harwood Lake/Cass County

[kcskypilot]

Has anyone ever tried this lake through the ice?

[greatlakescallco]

Yes!  The ice takes longer than most lakes in that area. Mainly due to the depth and current by the access. 

I saw a guy has been fishing off the access.  Not sure what the ice is like but he didn’t get wet? 

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[bobberbill]

I saw some tracks going out from the DNR access yesterday, but not far from shore.  No one around. Looks like people have been on Little Corey, but I didn't see anyone there. I wouldn't trust Harwood for quite a while.

[wilsonmi]

Checked out pleasant today, but only good ice out maybe 40 yards before it was a two whack and thru

[bobberbill]

Pleasant had open water just before the cold snap. I haven't ween anyone on any lakes this week. Little Cory should have some traffic this weekend..

[wilsonmi]

Harwood gives you the opportunity for nice perch, cisco, and maybe a rainbow.  That being said, my efforts there haven't panned out so far on the ice fishing end.

[Grizzyaries]

I'm taking a trip down there this weekend on the free fishing weekend to see what I can put on the ice with a friend of mine from Africa hoping to get into some Cisco possible few trout and some perch to see what bites out there don't know the ice conditions but it should be close to 6 to 8 inches  as an estimate for the region

[wilsonmi]

That's pretty high expectations for that lake.  It wouldn't be a place I would take somebody to introduce them to ice fishing.  It's just a tough lake to fish.  There are nice fish in there, but you risk getting skunked also.  All three of those species are rather difficult to target and catch.  That's probably one of the reasons the other lakes nearby get so many more ice fisherman.  No shortage of good bluegill lakes nearby which can be located and have a more dependable bite.  That being said, I'm sure someone that has put their time in has been able to pattern and figure that lake out.

[bobberbill]

With all the rain and warm weather, ice today and more rain, DON'T try Harwood. It's a tough lake to fish in the best of conditions. Go across the road to Little Corey. More fish, and a helluva lot safer.

[kcskypilot]

With all the rain and warm weather, ice today and more rain, DON'T try Harwood. It's a tough lake to fish in the best of conditions. Go across the road to Little Corey. More fish, and a helluva lot safer.

Agreed!