There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," ...
The two Michigan lakes that earned a spot on the list include the following: Hamlin Lake is located in western Michigan, near ...
Champlin hosts the Frostbite 500 Trout Ice Fishing Contest on February 7, 2026, with prizes for the largest catches.
The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for July 16 shows some of the most current conditions in the region and best methods. Manistee and Benzie counties have a variety of ...