Ice Fishing Camps are developing on area lakes

Most area lakes offer enough ice to walk on and there are some ATVs being used on a few small lakes.

On Lake Minnewaska, the walleye’s are hitting along the weed-lines down Starbuck’s north shore in about 16 to 17 feet.  The primary bite occurs during the early morning and evening hours.

You can find a good amount of largemouth bass and northern pike action in these same areas during the day.  The same depth offers a good bite to anglers out from the DNR public water access on the north-east side of the lake.  Jigging spoons or plain hooks and minnows are reported to be the bait of choice.  Ice conditions vary greatly on Minnewaska but primary fishing areas are averaging 6 to 9 inches at the time of this report.

You can also look to Lake Reno during the evening hours for walleyes in 12 feet of water.  On Lake Mary, you'll find pan fish in eight to 10 feet and walleyes in 12 to 15 feet.  Scattered reports of walleyes and big crappies have come in for Lake Emily.