First and foremost, no ice is ever safe ice.
This cold weather has ice conditions all over Green Bay very good, but the additional snow accumulation
has slowed travel in most areas. Look for that to get better as this snow settles.
Walleye activity on the Fox River has been continued to be above average. Jigging raps have still been a
favorite choice tipped with a minnow head, but Plastics have now shown some promise. Also do not
overlook jigging spoons and blade baits.
Perch fishing continues to be very good to above average in most locations both the West shore and
east shore and up to the Sturgeon Bay area. Tip downs and Box Tip-Ups with small shiners or Rosie reds
have continued to dominate the catches. A few fish have fallen pray to anglers using small plastics and
small jigging spoons also.
For Northern Pike action has slowed to a snails pace this last week with the weather changes not good
reports have some in.
Lower Bay areas from Volks up to Red River have been fair to good for Whitefish. Slick jigs tipped with a
minnow tail or plastic have been good bait choices. Slider rigs also have been taking some fish. If you
are seeing fish on your sonar slow your presentation down and tighten up your jigging and watch for
subtle changes.
The Larsons Reef area has seen much improvement on ice conditions this last week and this cold snap
will continue to provide ice pack depth and growth. Travel conditions over the last few days became
difficult with the blowing and drifting snow. The area in general has received over a foot of new snow in
the last week.
Anglers that were able to get on the reef overall reported the Whitefish bite better mid week last week
Vs. later in the week and weekend. Most likely due to the changing weather over the last few days. Jigs
and plastics continue to be the most prominent and successful tactic. Any plastic that mimics a Goby is
a good choice. As always If you want to find more success out there with Whitefish get away from the
crowd.
Smokeys will reopen Monday March 3rd, hope everyone had a good ice season this year see you soon. Yah!!!!
Capt. Robert Claus
FinFanatic Charters
920-360-2904
finfanaticcahrters@yahoo.com
