Wabasis lake

[Egyptian]

does anyone know what is the ice conditions on big Wabasis? How was ice fishing on it last year? Never fished that lake and thinking about trying it this year. Thanks 

[mtbigred]

I heard someone said they saw someone fishing by the launch.

[Lobes]

I know that lake well. I grew up with friends that owned most of the north east corner of that lake and it's where I lost my ice fishing virginity. Very good for panfish and pike. Walleyes have been introduced but no idea how they're developing there. It's a big lake so if you don't have a quad or a sled bring your walking shoes. Ice gets very good there but I haven't heard about big crowds out there yet.
Good Luck! Give us a report on ice conditions there!

                                                               
NBG

[Smally22]

I drove past last Saturday a.m. and there was one person fishing about 50yds out from the launch on the west end.  I checked and the spud went flying through with 1 blow.  I'm sure it is much better now, but not sure.

[Rigemrite]

does anyone know what is the ice conditions on big Wabasis? How was ice fishing on it last year? Never fished that lake and thinking about trying it this year. Thanks 

Fished it last year from the launch on the west side and worked the south side of the lake for a couple of hours. Couldn't find the gills, and when we did they were finicky. There was a boatload of guys there so that's probably why.

[MichiganBlackSnake]

If my drive home isn't all jacked up, maybe I will try to pull into the launch and look. I will let ya know what I see.

[Egyptian]

Thank you very much guys for the great pointers!  I will definitely get out there at some point and give you a report. I heard that the east side is where fishing is, but I don't think there is enough ice for a machine yet.

[MichiganBlackSnake]

So I finally got out to Wabisis Lake today and I was told 5 to 6 inches of ice. There were a bunch of guys out on the ice.
We went out to Little Whitefish today and got into a good bunch of crappie and a 32" northern. On my way home is when I stopped at Wabisis and then got on the ice at Murray lake for about an hour with no bites. Murray had guys on the ice also as well as a sea plane landing on it when i pulled up. That guy in the plane is a dick! 4 to 5 inches at least there, but they were moving around a lot.
I was also told Big Crooked is good to go as well as Reeds Lake and Duncan Lake.

Good luck and tight lines!

[Tree Toad]

Thanks for the report MBS. I can start making plans but with the -8 degrees on Tues am I wont be out then.

[MichiganBlackSnake]

No problem for the report. I am going out to Big Pine Island tomorrow for some gills. I will let ya know our results.

[Egyptian]

Than you for the great report MBS, good luck on big pine island

[Treasure Hunter]

MBS - Thank you for the report and info.  Never had much luck on Wabasis but we had the best day ever last year on BPI.  Looking forward to a report if you get out there tomorrow.  After that, it'll be too cold for a couple of days!

Good luck to all.  Bring a spud and be careful out there.

[MichiganBlackSnake]

Sorry Guys I didn't get out on BPI yesterday, my buddy canceled on me at the last minute. I do have a rain check for next week sometime and I will report what I find.