Nate McVey Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Anybody got any reports on the ice pack in the UP or Lower MI? I've heard some mixed reports from the Western UP, but the snow has to be slowing the ice making a bit. Let's start sharing info. here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hey Nate,I haven't been out yet, I just got back from Milwaukee my Mother-in-Law passed away Friday night. From what I have been hearing Gogebic is pretty decent, just don't go in the middle as of yet, there is a ton of snow like usual so the ice isn't great. The walleye action is great at Bergland Bay, but I will be going after the illusive perch this Saturday, I will post the report on Monday.Good Luck and be safe everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Otter Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hey Nate,I haven't been out yet, I just got back from Milwaukee my Mother-in-Law passed away Friday night. From what I have been hearing Gogebic is pretty decent, just don't go in the middle as of yet, there is a ton of snow like usual so the ice isn't great. The walleye action is great at Bergland Bay, but I will be going after the illusive perch this Saturday, I will post the report on Monday.Good Luck and be safe everyone. Sorry about your mother-in-law Greg. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry to hear that Greg, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good luck this weekend and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugonian1 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Greg,Sorry to hear about the loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.Hope to hook up with you this winter.Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Boling 41 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Perchking,I get up to the Ironwood area about every winter,and last winter I stayed in Bergland for a few days,I have not been ice fishing in MI before,most winters I head up to Tower Mn and the lake Vermilion area.I have heard some good things about ice fishing in the western U.P,might give it a try there this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 How's the ice on Gogebic as of late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ice is good, when it gets a little colder this weekend it will be great. There is about 23-26 inches right now. that melt down really helped out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Looking to come over next weekend and wasn't planning on bringing a wheeler or sled. Can I get to where I need to be on the lake for perch with a truck or do I need to look at renting a sled when I get there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You will be able to get on the ice with a truck but the only way off will be a hefty bill from a Tucker or Snow Cat. I have seen about 5 trucks on the main part of that lake in my life and 2 went through. tons of springs and lots of snow doesn't make good vehicle travel. Plus you cannot plow roads because it is a designated snowmobile route that circles the shoreline. You can walk any where you need to go, remember the lake is 18 miles long and a little over a mile wide. So the farthest you need to walk is about 1/2 mile max. Most of the spots it is just about a couple hundred yards. there are tons of access points on both of the east and west shore line. PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 perchking:Sounds good. That's even better. I don't mind the walk and appreciate the help. The lodging is booked for next weekend, do you think that slush on the ice will be froze up by next weekend? Shoot me an email if you don't mind: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There are alot of places to stay, just google Bergland, MI for #'s The Ice will be pretty nice by the end of the weekend, I have a buddy out there right now and the West Shore is nice, the East shore has some slush but it should be fine.email sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Sorry, I meant to say that i've got my room booked, good to go for next weekend. I'm pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 perchking:What's the water clarity like right now on Gogebic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 A little birdie told me it is very stained and to leave the camera at home . 5 days from now, we will be on the ice Can not wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 You are going to be there too??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 You bet hawkeye Hanson and I are going to have a lock on the fish by Thursday after noon , we hope! It should be a good GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hanson Too!!! the world will never be the same. we should be there by 9 on friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 shackbash, hawyeye43, perchking:My buddies and I are out for this weekend on Gogebic. Had to cancel reservations last night. Unexpected death in the family. We're looking at the weekend of 3/7, 3/8 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I am sorry for your loss Reid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I am sorry to hear that Reid. Take care and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am real sorry to hear that, our prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid G Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks guys. Let me know how the trip goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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