Ice on the Mill Pond, Bay, and Beyer's

1 to 3 inches of ice
use extreme caution
some fisherman have gotten wet

• Bluegill fishing has been great for some and tough for others on the channels and mill pond. The light dusting of snow has slowed the ice making process and some fisherman are finding out the hard way that one inch of ice isn't enough. Be careful! Plastics are still the best bait followed by spikes and waxworms.
• Northern Pike are cruising through the channels and making life tough for the bluegill fisherman. Tip-ups with golden shiners can produce results but be cautious of the ice conditions
• Cisco are staging for their fall spawning run. The full moon is the 15th of December and should be the start of the Cisco bite. The Heidel Bar will be the big attraction and boat activity will be heavy if the weather cooperates. Remember water temperatures will be in the high 30's and hypothermia is always a concern. Glow baits are still the best option for fast action.
• Lake Trout are closed until the first Saturday in January.
• Perch are in the bay but running small.