lake Michigan ice fishing

[FishORDietryin!]

Jus curious where people are fishing? I want to try for steelhead and perch mainly. Don't need specific locations but anywhere on the Indiana or very southern Michigan area of the lake? Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance!

[Kziceman]

There is very little or no ice fishing on SW Lake Michigan. Maybe the harbour at New Buffalo? Never fished there in the winter.

You might try the Berrien Dam on St. Joe river for Steeelhead fishing off shore. Ice may be a problem.

Diamond & Magician lakes have perch and walleye.  I do not know ice conditions.

[lastcast]

I would exercise extreme caution if you were to try any harbors in the sw area. Ice fishing Lake Michigan is not a safe option. I have heard of a few guys ice fishing the Michigan City harbor for steelhead in years past but that is only after extended periods of cold weather. The harbors can open up pretty quickly with run off, snow melt, current or a warm up. Even a shift in wind can shift the ice. I've never heard of guys catching perch in the harbors through the ice. I have always wanted to try it for steelhead but it's just not worth the risk for me. I can wait a month and slay them in open water. 

[FishORDietryin!]

That's what I figured. I was fishing berrian when I posted that lol pops and hos friend caught 3