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Ive always did good at the "cross" and I always use smelt for bait. PM lake has been slow for me this year but I hope its picked up so the scouts can run for flags all day! good luck guys
Dow AC Park Ice-Fishing access on the south side of the lake near Buttersville. To the left (towards the cross)or to the right (fairly close to shore too) - have seen MANY pike taken throughout the area on my way to and from steelie water.Buttersville - between the cross and Dow AC park. Near shore again. One guy I talked to here one day said 18 foot of water is the ticket.Copian Park north-eastish ?? side of the lake. Southern end of the park to the west. Have see pike taken in this area too.
This fish was caught in 40 FOW out by the ferry boats behind me January 23rd on a 5 inch shiner about 5 feet off the bottom. (Image removed from quote.)
I use swedish hooks for my rigging of smelt with a 10 inch steel leader and a split shot.
there is a store PM Frontier or something like that if you take the first Ludington exit. Its right were you have to turn to go fishing on old 31 south of the lake, they have bait, beer, etc.