What a great weekend in Central Michigan's Out of Doors. While warmer than average temps have moved in there is still plenty of good ice to be out on. We started the weekend a little early on Friday by heading way north and west to the famous Lake Gogebic in Ontonagon county. The ice conditions were pretty good other than areas that held heavy snow and slush. We were walking which made travel difficult but since this lake is long and narrow with plenty of access sites we never had to walk more than a half mile out. The bite was still a little on the slow side but we did manage to put a few walleye and perch on the ice. We stayed at Bear's Nine Pines Resort on the south west side of the lake which was an ideal place for people looking to fish. They not only set us up on local fishing spots but they also offer a self serve bait shop and fish cleaning station. The cabins were warm and cozy and offered a great place to warm up, dry our clothes and cook a good hot meal.

 We also received a good fishing report from Higgins Lake where ice conditions are not good and caution should be used but nice limits of lake trout, perch and pike are being reported.

This next weekend we will be headed south to the Crystal Lake winterfest for the fishing derby, and lots of other outdoor festivities!