Southern Michigan Ice Fishing

[topwaterbait]

I checked 7 lakes around the Irish Hills today. 2.5" was the thickest I found. 2 lakes still had open water.

Thanks for the reports.

[CWlake]

Is there public access for Coldwater Lake? Found a post from years ago that references The Campground and Shawnee, but can't seem to find them on a map. There are several campgrounds.

I'm thinking about a weekend trip to Irish Hills (if it's safe) or Coldwater. I'm looking to scratch the itch and ice some crappies - I'm catch and release only.

      I live on Coldwater. The PA is on the main lake which is currently open water. Shawnee shoals is a series of large channels on the south end. there are a few guys getting on there. It's not good yet and there is no access unless you know someone. I can let you know when things get good for this area as well as N. In. there are many lakes in Stueben Co.

[beardedangler]

Sounds good, CW. Will keep an eye out here for updates. Thanks!

[dmckinley]

I spud checked out in front of Archer Lake Marina this afternoon. Only about 1.5" off the end of the dock. Long way to go.

[bmyrkle]

Easy to find public access spots in Barry and Eaton County lakes right now with 3 to 5 good inches. Checked several places today.

[SKIFFLAKEJIMMY]

3.5 inches on my lake. Clark, Wamplers, Vineyard, and Columbia channels have fisherpeople.

[CWlake]

3 1/2" to 4" along the Michiana line. Most smaller lakes and channels have fishable ice. Get it while you can! I seen temps back up to 40 this week