I KNOW WHERE THE FISH ARE BITING IN MICHIGAN
Angelo’s Party Store Shanty Rental
2506 N. Harrison Rd. (Old 27) at Houghton Lake.
Call (989) 202-4422.
Lou said Angelo’s has “all your convenience store needs,” and offer beer and wine. They also carry bait and fishing tackle. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days per week.
Shanty Rental Prices
Shanties 6 x 8 price is 40.00 a day with heat
8 x 12 foot 70.00 a day with heat
Todd fished Ellis Lake by Interlochen this weekend and did well on gills and a few pike
LANSING, Mich. (AP) —
Fishermen who use minnows to bait don’t have to show a receipt for proof of purchase anymore.
The Department of Natural Resources used to require anyone fishing with minnows to keep the receipts.
The law was in place to fight a fish-killing disease called viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS.
The disease was found in the Great Lakes in 2005.
The DNR says the receipt requirement can be dropped because most anglers know about the risks of fishing with live fish bait.
There was nothing simple or humble about the receipts that were involved. Retailers who sell minnows are required to document how many and what kind of baitfish were sold, whether they were certified VHS-free, the date, place of purchase and in which VHS management unit the bait could be used.
Anglers were required to hold onto their minnow pedigrees to prove they were using the right minnows in the right place, and were required to destroy the bait when the sales receipt expired.
For sporting goods shops, selling a pistol might have been less complicated.
But it worked. Anglers learned the risks associated with live bait use. They’re conservationists; there is nobody more invested in protecting our resources than hunters and anglers.
“The current regulations have been in effect for several years and the department believes that the retail receipt provision can now be removed because anglers are more knowledgeable about the risks associated with bait use,” the department wrote in its proposed order. The Natural Resources Commission was expected to approve the order Thursday.
“Several years” is how long the Army Corps of Engineers has been trying to figure out how to keep a different pestilence out of the Great Lakes.
Jan. 13, 2014
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to inform anglers about new viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) regulations that went into effect Thursday, Jan. 9. The changes result in simpler regulations for anglers who purchase and use minnows as bait by removing the retail sales receipt provision. Anglers will now no longer be required to possess their bait receipts while fishing and retail minnow sellers will no longer be required to provide anglers with detailed receipts for minnows.
VHS is a serious viral disease that has spread into the Great Lakes region and caused large-scale fish kills. VHS was first identified in the Great Lakes in 2005 and has caused mortalities in a number of fish species in the Michigan waters of Lake Huron, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair and Detroit rivers, Lake Erie, and inland in Budd Lake near Harrison and Base Line Lake near Pinckney. It has also been found in Lake Michigan waters of Wisconsin. The DNR actively monitors for VHS throughout the year and as other areas are identified positive for VHS, they will be listed online at www.michigan.gov/vhs.
Receipts were previously used for educational and enforcement purposes to direct anglers to places where their bait could be used based on purchase location and whether or not it was certified as disease-free. VHS regulations have been in effect for several years and, after careful review, the DNR determined the retail receipt provision could be removed because anglers are more knowledgeable about the risks associated with baitfish use.
There is no known treatment for VHS, so preventing the spread of disease is the best way to protect Michigan’s fish. Anglers can help prevent the spread of VHS by keeping the following tips in mind when using baitfish:
Learn to identify the species of baitfish you are using. Species known to be susceptible to VHS and typically used as live bait include emerald shiners, spottail shiners and white suckers. Other species occasionally used as bait that are susceptible to VHS include bluntnose minnows, trout perch, gizzard shad, shorthead redhorse and silver redhorse.
Request that your local bait store sell certified disease-free baitfish.
Purchase and use only certified disease-free baitfish.
Never move live fish between bodies of water.
Disinfect your bait bucket, livewells and bilges between uses with a bleach solution (half-cup of bleach to 5 gallons of water) or allow equipment to dry thoroughly before using in a different body of water.
Properly dispose of all bait containers including worms and soil, crayfish and minnows in a trash receptacle.
Protecting Michigan’s world-class water resources is everyone’s responsibility for now and future generations. All boaters need to drain their livewell(s) and bilge of their boat upon leaving the waterbody because it’s the law.
Tip-up fishing with his Dad, Logan McGee landed a
healthy 37 1/4″, ll.39 lb Northern. Dark House Anglers
eat your hearts out.
FISHING CONDITIONS ON LAKES CADILLAC AND MITCHELL
FROM PILGRIM VILLAGE FISHING SHOP
Never knew what a “Polar Vortex” was until last week. Prefer not to see another after the extreme cold, wind and
pipes. However, the changes in the barameter made some of the better fishing for some, once it passed.
Fridays rain did not hurt the lakes. Expect about a foot of ice and less snow. Its definiitely power auger time or
you won’t cut many holes. Its not recommened but pickpus are starting to drive on the lakes.
The pike and crappie were active on both lakes.
Looks like the crappie and other panfish have left the Causeway on Lake Cadillac. Those fishing there say its slowing.
They may have to move to the Kenwood Park Area. Most there are happy with their catches.
30TH North American Snow Festival
Ice Fishing Contest
Sponsored by Fox Motors of Cadillac
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Rules and Registration
You must have a $5.00 NASF Button to be eligible and your badge number registered at either MC Sports,
Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop or Schafer’s Bait and Sporting Goods prior to fishing.
Prizes awarded for the largest Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill (Sunfish), Crappie and Perch. Measured by length.
Any ties will be determined by weight, If weight is a tie then by a coin toss. Judges decisions are final.
Fish must be caught from Lake Cadillac or Lake Mitchell on February 1st between 8 AM and 3 PM.
All Michigan Fishing Laws and regulations apply to this contest.
Contestants are responsible for their own safety, actions and property at all times. NASF or the Sponsors are not responsible for any injuries or accidents. A waiver of liability must be signed by all participants.
All participants over the age of 5 require a NASF Button and must be registered.
All registered participants will be entered for prize drawings whether you catch a fish or not Only 1 prize per person.
You must be present for prize drawings at the Cadillac Junior High School.
Officials will not accept any fish with sunken eyes, or freezer burn or suspected of being caught from another lake.
Bring your catch to the Cadillac Junior High School located at 500 S. Chestnut St. Measuring begins at 2:00 PM and ends promptly at 3:30.
Prizes will be awarded at approximately at 3:30.
Kyle McClelland- Fife Lake, MI
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Joel’s Jigs tipped with a couple wax worms were hot today!!!
Kyle fishing friend Thane Herbert with a nice fish
CHAPPEL DAM GROCERY & SPORTS 2014 FISHING CONTEST
Starting January 4th until March 1st
Cost: $5.00 for Adults- 12yrs
$3.00 for Children 1 – 11 yrs
Cook out at Chappel Dam Store on March 1st starting at 11:00am
Winners announced and prizes to be given after final measure
Come join us all fishermen!!!
Prize for longest fish in each age group and category:
Event for the whole family!
You must bring fish in to be measured to qualify. We will upgrade the size of your fish category with each measured catch.
Final measure to be on March 1st at NOON!!!
Higgins Lake the snow is melting down and after tonight should be in good shape.
There are no reports of smelt but perch fishing is awesome just over the drop off with nice perch being caught. Lake trout fishing has been good but have not heard of any hogs yet, but maybe Bob Stockton is keeping quiet about the lakers. Also pike have been biting great. Eric from Phoenix Park says high as his store is closed but is managing the bait at Silver Dollar Express mile north of his store
Skegemog guys are reporting nice perch the last two days with wigglers and perch minnows
Green Lake the best smelt fishing seems to be on the South end as the Green Lake Park Access they are just catching a few, but nice pike.
Houghton Lake the middle ground is good with walleye being caught during the day, south weed bed some gills, around Lyman’s Shanties a good pike and perch bite.
A bunch of guys were heading out tonight on Green Lake to fish smelt and reports have been good this week with up to 100 smelt per person.
Wixom Lake has bee good with gills crappie and pike. Wiggins and Pratt Lake in Gladwin County have bee producing crappie, pike and crappie
We are putting a perch fishing contest together for next Saturday January 11, 2014. Pentwater Lake has been awesome this winter for perch
Fishing will be on Pentwater lake from 7:00am to 3:00pm
With weigh in at Boathouse Bar and Grill.
Ten dollar entry with 100 % pay in cash and prizes. Pay down three places with more based on entry. Door prizes available at weigh in.
Registration startsSat 6:00 am and runs through 9:00 am the day of the tourney. Forms will be available at Pentwater angler.
Come out and enjoy a day of fun in Pentwater!
More information will follow.
Best Five perch cumulative weight. Big fish prize as well. Angler decides his biggest then submits five of his best to weigh for a five fish total. We weigh them. Best five fish total wins. Tie breaker is longest fish, second tie breaker if needed is first angler to weigh
Open Sat at . Open at 6:00am for registration. Fishing starts at seven. Must register before ten. And before you fish.
