We were able to get a couple select groups on some ice this weekend. We fished some near shore ice close to shore. We fished some really rough ice so we need extensions to punch through. The groups that fished hard and payed attention caught some fish. Again the bite is nothing compared to the deep water bite but at least we are able to get out and in a area that has a few fish!  Looking ahead we need just need a couple nights with cooler temps to lock in this off shore ice, which ranges between 5-7”, we like 10-12” for getting the houses on it. After the 2nd it looks like we get some colder temps which will help. This week looks like there is some cold mid week to tighten up the sloppy mess on the top!

Well we are patiently waiting to get our houses out to the deeper traditional spots. We walked it today and found ice from 2-10″, the conditions are much better than last year and once we get a little thicker ice we will be in good shape.
A lot of these thin spots are around spots with 8″+ these are hot spots and are typically the last freeze. these will heal up fast with cold.

Right now we are fishing some near shore spots for groups that are unable reschedule and patiently waiting to get out deep!

Another season is approaching, but we sure could use some cold. This past week the colder nights and days really increased the ice formation on the bay. The fallowing days we had gales our o the south which sent the ice to the western side of the bay. We are pretty optimistic that the next week/10 days will really help with the colder temps. We figure about two weeks before we are rolling.

The new rangers are ready, added another shack. Bring on the ice! 

Randy with a good one! 

We are on ice and out fishing those traditional deep water spots we have fished for year. The ice pack is very good across the bay of Green Bay. We have 7-12” of ice on these off shore spots. Fees great to be in the ice! Looking forward to another great year! We did a little dish and caught a good handful! Still have some limited availability! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

jj 

The first major arctic blast has arrived with single digit lows the past couple of nights. Ice formation has really expanded across Green Bay. The bay has a really good ice pack, the only thing we are waiting on is for it to grow in thickness. We have a couple small cracks to heal up and along with some thicker ice we should be good. Looking ahead to the up coming weekend,1-26 we should be good by then, but we are hoping to start getting out by mid week if conditions allow. We are super close. If you are on the fence about the ice, there is a brutal cold that will be arriving next week. Give us a call to lock in any last minute dates. Space is limited.

E282CACC-F218-47B6-9049-606D482308F0As we approach the weekend and the arctic blast, this should really firm up the rest of the ice and expand the ice pack up into the island of northern Green Bay. The ice this year, especially close to shore is extremely rough, We are chipping roads to make it easier on the machines. We should be up and running to our deep spots mid week next week. Just waiting to see how this cold weather impacts the ice thats here. There have been several large freighters that have come into sturgeon bay which has opened up some cracks. This cold can come now!

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The past couple nights has expanded the ice pack across Green Bay. We had some strong winds however which helped to pulverize the ice. Going to be some rough ice if this sticks around. Flew my drone, pics will show. should be about a good week out. One more good cold snap late next week will help!

JJ

Ice formation on the bay of green bay has been extremely slow. Mild temperatures are preventing the expansive bay from freezing over. The forecast looks optimistic. We should be going late in January . In the mean time we have been working on gear, and making sure everything is ready to go. We have snuck out in some of the inner harbors for perch action. It has been decent. Will keep this updated as it gets cold.

JJ 

Another ice season is upon us and we are geared up for our 9th season guiding on Green Bay.

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There is some ice in the inner bays, but there are many open holes. Not many anglers have ventured out. There is a cold snap predicted around Christmas. Won’t take much as the cold November has the wate rready!

We we are putting th finishing touches on the gear and getting ready!  If you have not locked in your dates, time is running out. Many weekends only have one or two open spots left!

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JJ