Hey Sportsfans,

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas—now it’s time to hit the lake!

Friday, December 26th, the resort finally felt like itself again. The main lodge was buzzing, and we were thrilled to have all of our cabins full once more. There’s nothing better than seeing the resort alive and busy.

And man… the fishing has been good.

Just before the Christmas break, our guides moved the fleet of day houses north. Here’s the latest report from the fresh houses:

• We are currently fishing in 20–22 feet of water

• Along our trail, we’re measuring 15”+ of ice

• Bright colors—especially pink—are producing best

• Bring your ice cleats! There’s good snow cover on land, but much of the snow on the lake has blown away

Despite some classic winter conditions—rainy, cold, and windy—the bite has been on. Anglers who braved the weather were rewarded, with limits reached early in the day. A few mighty fishers even pulled up some impressive perch that were described as “March perch.”

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get back out on the ice, this is it. The lake is producing, and the action is well worth layering up for.

Tight lines, and we’ll see you at Ballard’s Resort.
#218.634.1849

Set the Hook!