Ice fishing a bust on great lakes

[MeghanOOD]

https://oodmag.com/ice-fishing-a-bust-on-great-lakes/

Warmer than normal and in some cases, record-setting temperatures, led to a poor ice fishing season on big water.

[Species8472]

https://oodmag.com/ice-fishing-a-bust-on-great-lakes/

Warmer than normal and in some cases, record-setting temperatures, led to a poor ice fishing season on big water.

Wasn't just the great lakes. Shortest season in my living memory for Nipissing and challenging ice conditions even when it was fishable. First time ever i did not fish the closer on March 15th due to conditions. That being said the bite seemed on fire this year (at least for me) resulting in as many or more fish than other years - just fewer outings.

[bellerivercrossbowhunter]

yep my home Lake St Clair has had really zero ice the last 3 seasons. I'm pretty much ready to sell my gear and move on. The good news is our boat fishing season stayed open all winter... lol

[fishfood]

On simcoe some had their boats out for closer.
As for the fishing it was ok too missed the last ice perch and never get a 14 inch perch. Lots of shallow water whitefish in as little as 11 ftw that was fun sight fishing them.

Hopefully next season is much better.

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[Fisherman]

I wonder with the lack of ice fshing if the numbers and size will noticeably increase for the next season if we get ice next year.