Lemay and I were talking about this last year on sanford.Sound like a good idea??Maybe thin the pike heard there???Long drive……but can`t think where there is a better pike population??Maybe muskegon??Missaukee is another idea??Anybody know of any other high pike population lakes for a central location for everyone??
No not you Tom S. 
Dave
In the winter on Sanford Lk. you can only fish the west half of the lake in front on the park, because after the river current comes under the X-way bridge, it mixes up the water and the ice is very unsafe on the east side of the lake. I tried pike fishing there in the winter and couldn,t get into as deep of water as I wanted. Also I didn,t catch any. I don,t know of any public access on the north side of the of the bridge. The marina is closed down during the winter, so unless you know someone who lives on the lake, it s hard to get on. I also think this is why the locals keep the small muskies in the winter. Its hard to catch them.
This probably is too far for most people, but it is a confidence lake for me. I always do well in the winter on Fletchers Flood waters, been fishing there for years. The size of pike you catch are well above average, although the population isn't unbeleavable but is at least respectable. Just an Idea.
Adam
Hi all, Queenie and I are in for a trip to Sanford. We are sharpening the old auger and picking up a new sled. When are we going? Our best weekend would be the weekend of the 31st and January 1st. We are off then. we have christmas parties next weekend so we have to wait till end of the month. Whos in?? Kingfisher
I'd like to hit Muskegon Lake at least once this winter. Great fishing for huge pike by the warm water discharge at the Cobb Plant. Need to wait for better ice though. It can be very tricky over there especially with the snow covered ice. I've been fishing there since I was 6 years old and have caught some really nice pike jigging glow spoons with minnow tails just off the bottom. Dave, give us a call and we can set something up mid January. My dad and brother will be out there before the ice is probably really safe enough for the average person that's safety minded. I'll keep ya updated on ice conditions. Anyone who want to go is welcome. Large Sweedish Pimples silver / glow generally the bait of choice with a fairly stiff ice rod / fast tip fopr action great. Hot lunch on the ice served at 1pm. Anyone for home-made chili dogs? Queenfisher
I just got back today from a fishery meeting in Grand Rapids (Fish & Wildlife Conference). One biologist working with surveys told me that Muskegon Lake produces the most fishing activity/opportunity per acre in the state. Last year our Michigan Anglers Assoc perch derby there was 21# pike. Yes, I'm bias to my home town lake.
hey guys and gals………let`s do something on muskegon…….early jan=mid jan.Someone put up a sticky and let`s make it happen.Good times….I have had good success there in snug harbor for moster gills,rockies,etc…Have aslo heard of the killer pike population+hogs,+the great wallye fishery!!!
DU
maybe everyone bring a small dish
Emeril
Well bomba come out there saturday I've got alot of small one's in the past but the last two year's have not been bad.I'm not going to talk no crap to you but I'll be out there saturday on the east side of the lake I'll see if the last two year's have been a fluke. I have to admit I fish it about 4-5 time's a year in the winter .
Hi all, If Muskegon Lake is chosen for an ice outing Michelle and I will do a cook your catch fish fry afterwards at out house in Norton Shores. Nothing like fresh Pike and Perch/blue gills for supper after a long day on the ice. Complete with Musky fishing videos. We are going to try for Muskies on monday the second of January other than that day does anyone have an exact date in mind? Kingfisher
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