Lake Superior Outdoor Fishing Report – Dec. 16, 2024
Fishing Wisconsin
Apostle Islands/Chequamegon Bay
Last week brought several nights of low temperatures below zero. This cold weather iced over The Bay on the Ashland side and up through the Bono Creek/“S” Curve landing area. However, this cold snap did not last long and was followed by a couple of days of temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30’s and lows above freezing.
Pockets of open water and shifting cracks are still present. Anglers who have checked the ice conditions with a spud bar reported variable ice thickness. Most anglers state that they are going to “give it a few more days” before attempting to fish.
Minimal ice fishing pressure has occurred, and many anglers have reported they are waiting for thicker ice.
The DNR does not monitor ice conditions, but they are monitored locally. Local fishing clubs, outfitters and bait shops are the best sources for local current ice conditions.
If you decide to try it, use EXTREME caution, DO NOT assume ice is safe. Ice thickness and conditions will vary considerably! Check with your ice spud bar constantly as you go, make sure you wear your floatation suit and have your ice picks readily available.
REMINDER - Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and the Wisconsin/Michigan, Wisconsin/Minnesota and Wisconsin/Iowa boundary waters.