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Saginaw Bay Update as of 2-5-26: ice is nice n thick. 14-16 inches pretty much everywhere. The crack is 2 miles out, I’ve seen a couple spots where quads can cross last few days but it changes, almost everyday in the afternoon there is a big ice shift. Super loud cracking that seems to go right under you, then water gushing out of your holes. There were like a few guys about 50 yards from me yesterday n I heard them squeal like a little girl when it happened. I knew we were safe as the Bay is locked in n super thick ice but it will definitely catch your attention, ![]()
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When that happens where u crossed the crack in morning could now be changed, so unless u have a sled id cross back before dark, as it is stressful enough to find a place to cross let alone in the dark. ![]()
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I have several spots along crack marked n last night even for my sled I had to go to plan C to cross as that afternoon shift shoved up a bunch of new ice in spots that wasn’t there, ![]()
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Fishing is slow. First it’s hard to find them on the west side in any kind of numbers. Then when I do find a few they are very finicky and just come in n look, hang around for a minute or so n then leave?? I did get these jumbo perch to come in last night n that’s it. Not an eye to be found. ![]()
The fish aren’t sticking around in same spot next day. Where u found them yesterday or even last night the next morning they r gone and you’re off searching again??? I have been working waters within 5 miles of Linwood, Yesterday I was in 23, 22, 21, 19 n 17 ft with minimal success. If we can get some more snow to eliminate rough ride on the rough ice I’m gonna try way out. ![]()
I have several buddies who we are all moving around trying to locate them running into same issue, So if your the one guy going to tell us how great you r and post that u limited out good for u! There’s 20-1 other guys who aren’t. So I’m just reporting what a lot of other guys are doing on the West side out of Linwood. If you found em good for you. ![]()
Someone’s quad went thru on East side out of Thomas rd and the guys fishing unpredictable Lake Erie this guy went thru also n if u read his story on that page it’s quite humbling, ![]()
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So we got major NW winds hitting today- Friday. 30 mph with 40 mph gusts. Who knows what this is going to do to the crack??? I suspect nothing good. So quad guys beware! Saturday morning it’s going to have -15-20 below with wind chill. So I wouldn’t be in too big of a hurry to get out there Saturday. ![]()
Stay safe n Tight lines! ![]()
Capt. Brian 🎣
I’ve got room for 1 person full service on this Saturday to go fishing on Saginaw Bay if anyone is interested and a room in the cabin if needed. Get ahold of me if u would like to go. $275 for fishing n $95 for a room. ![]()
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Brian 231-557-2755
I’ve decided (maybe with my wife’s “suggestion”) that I have too much equipment for ice fishing. So I’m going to be selling my 2004 Polaris 700 Sportsman quad! It’s set up for ice fishing, I have the 2 milk crates in the front to hold buckets, I have auger holder in the back, cushions on the back for someone to sit on. ![]()
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I just literally took it to Linwood Cycle to do routine maintenance stuff in December n spent $800 to get it ready for ice fishing season. Oil change, fluids change, brand new battery, brand new belt, carb tune up etc…. I have a saddle bag on it, warm hand protector over the throttle side handlebar, and a Winch! ![]()
Ask the owner Roland at linwood cycle n he will tell u I always bring all my machines there prior to ice season to get inspected n worked on in prep of ice season. ![]()
It ran great before and I probably didn’t need all of that but I had it done anyways and now I realize with all my other machines I’m probably not going to use it. So it’s ready to roll! I just filled gas tank up with fresh Rec Fuel also! ![]()
It also has a hitch with a ball and a hole to put a pin through for a tow bar to tow your shanty. So u can use either or. ![]()
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I have it here at my cabin in Linwood. It only has 1873 miles for a 2004, always stored in my heated barn all these years. $4950![]()
Brian 231-557-2755
