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Lake St. Clair Ice was forming on Lake St. Clair last week, and a few anglers were fishing on the canals. Panfish have been hitting near Metro Beach and off South River Road. Anglers are advised to use extreme caution. Late deer-hunting seasons have been slow, and hunting pressure has been light. Lakeside Fishing Shops,

Saginaw Bay Area Ice was forming on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay last week, and anglers were starting to sneak out in the shallows areas. With nothing but cold weather in the forecast, there were high expectations that the ice-fishing season would get started any day. There was about an inch of snow on the ground.

East Jordan Area High winds and frigid temperatures put a damper on outdoor recreation last week. Ice anglers were fishing on St. Clair, Ellsworth, and Wilson lakes, where there was up to 5 inches of ice. Bluegills and crappies were keeping them busy. A few walleye and pike anglers were getting out on the south

Pickford Area There was about 10 inches of ice on Munuscong Bay, and perch and walleye fishing has been good. Fishing pressure has been light with single-digit temperatures and high winds. Coyote hunting has been very good. Muzzleloader deer hunting was slow. Wilderness Treasures, (906) 647-4002. Curtis Area Frigid temperatures and high winds have kept