Hot right now
Frozen Bay North Basin
Reliable perch through mid-February, sheltered access, excellent for beginners and families learning ice fishing basics.
- 10 days
- Beginner-friendly
- December to February
- Up to 8 anglers
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Pike Shoals Deep Water
Advanced techniques in open channels, consistent pike catches, night fishing allowed, proven seasonal patterns from our community reports.
- 14 days
- Intermediate to advanced
- January to March
- Up to 8 anglers
Early Winter Reports
Perch runs are steady on sheltered bays; ice thickness at local waters now safe for foot traffic.
- Peak season: 4 weeks
- Beginner-friendly
- December through March
- Up to 8 anglers
Fresh catch log
Pike hotspots this season
Deep holes under old current channels—guides know the marks, two overnight shelters, proven winter methods.
- Peak season: 4 weeks
- Intermediate skill
- December to February
- Group limit: 10
Late-season pike push
Tight holes, current breaks, through-ice rigging and one challenging venthole setup.
- 2-day intensive
- Intermediate to advanced
- January to March
- Spaces: 6 max
Nearly booked
Spring transition crossing
Six days tracking perch spawning migration across linked lake systems; pack light, move daily.
- 6 days
- Intermediate skill
- January to March
- Group limit: 10
Dawn Perch Run
Launch before sunrise, drill holes on the deeper shelf, hot breakfast after the bite peaks.
- 2-day intensive
- Intermediate to advanced
- December through March
- Up to 8 anglers
Fresh catch log
Sheltered Bay Pike
Protected inlet, heavy weed cover, overnight cabin stays, trophy reports every winter.
- 10 days
- Intermediate skill
- January to March
- Up to 8 anglers
Remote Lake Circuit
Cross three frozen lakes by snowmobile, camp on the ice, walleye and northern pike species.
- Peak season: 4 weeks
- Intermediate skill
- December to February
- Spaces: 6 max