Those heading out in the cold weather are reminded of how quickly hypothermia can set it. Shivering is the body’s way of trying to generate heat. Aside from the cold that is felt and the shivering that may occur, mental function is most affected initially. A particular danger of hypothermia is that it develops gradually, and since it affects thinking and reasoning, it may go unnoticed. Anglers need to use caution and watch for signs of hypothermia.

Southwest Lower Peninsula

St.Joe River - Steelhead fishing has been good below Berrien Springs.

Kalamazoo River - Steelhead and walleye are still hitting below the Allegan Dam.

Gull Lake - Smelt and northern pike fishing continues to be good.

Lake Macatawa - Has been slow with only a few small perch caught.

Grand River at Grand Rapids - Has open water from Pearl Street to Sixth Street and the water is clear and low. Boat anglers will need to use caution. Steelhead have been caught when long lining with spawn or white choker bags. Steelhead and walleye have been caught off both sides of the river below the Sixth Street Dam when casting rapalas or Hot-n-Tots.

Grand River at Lansing - Anglers are ice fishing on the backwaters near Grand Point Marina and they have caught bluegills and crappie.

Lake Lansing - As for pike, anglers are still taking a lot of small fish right along with the occasional keeper.

Park Lake - Near Bath, is producing some crappie.

Rose Lake - The lakes in the state game area are fair to good for pike and bluegills.

Reeds Lake - Perch have been caught on shiners or wigglers fished about 5 feet off the bottom in 30 to 40 feet of water. Crappie are hitting on shiners 10 to 20 feet down in waters 25 to 35 feet deep. For bluegills, try a #6 gold bear hook just off the bottom in 12 to 45 feet of water as the fish appear to be scattered. Pike can be found 3 to 5 feet off the bottom in 15 to 35 feet of water.

Dean Lake - Near Rockford, is producing bluegills, crappie, and perch.

Muskegon Lake - Perch have been caught in the south central portion of the lake and up near the Sand Docks. No ships have entered the lake in the last couple of weeks, and those fishing up near the channel did catch some perch. Catch rates were spotty with the better bite at mid-day. Try glow-in-the-dark or bright colored Hali jigs or Swedish Pimples with minnows, wigglers or spikes in 35 to 50 feet of water. Pike along with a few walleye were caught between Hartshorn Marina and Fisherman’s Landing.

White Lake - Yellow perch have been caught along the southwest portion of the lake including Indian Bay. Look for pike up in the narrows off Montague.

 

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