Newaygo County

[BenR73]

How about the ice condition in the lakes in the Pierson and/or Howard City area?  I was thinking about making another run up on Saturday but to a different area of lakes?  For no other reason than I am exploring new territories and just enjoy being out there. Plan to fish afternoon until after dark.  Any feedback or recommendations are appreciated.  Thanks to all.

 

[netminder34]

We had lots of rain yesterday and mild temps last night, now that is all going to change again this afternoon about 4 with the cold front coming in and snow.  I am going to check a couple lakes Thursday around the house that I was on last weekend and think they should be ok.  I have heard of guys fishing the cove on Bills lake and told that is a early ice spot.

[BenR73]

thank you.  we plan on coming up on Saturday afternoon.  let me know any concerns after you get out later this week.  tight lines!

[Wgorby]

I fish a shallow (7fow max) private lake in Howard City...had 5" of ice last weekend.  Prolly a bit slushy right now but by this weekend with the predicted cold temps I would imagine it will be locked up tight again.  Foot travel only at this point but I would not be surprised if I see machines out this weekend....by next weekend for sure.

The larger/deeper lakes (Big Whitefish etc.) have not been safe yet for any type of travel....I would think they would be good for foot travel+ by Jan. 19th....Just my guess at this point.

[netminder34]

We didn't get much snow last night and temperature was 20 deg at 2pm.  I didn't have time to check today but plan on it tomorrow on my way to work and planning on being on the ice again Friday after work.

[BenR73]

Netminder,  If you get a chance to post Friday after getting off the ice please.  I will only be getting out on foot and plan on hitting one of the smaller lakes in the area.  if it doesn't look good we will continue north.  Thanks a bunch. Good luck and be safe!