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[BLACK PEARL]

With 17" of ice out there I'm going with May1st
That includes no ice bergs!!! Lol shooting for may 3rd for my 1st jigging party !

[ReelTime]

I would say first report will be April 10 but it won't be from me. My April calendar is packed full and unless something changes it may be first weekend of May for ReelTime.

[dreamcatcher]

April 21st it will be on like mad the crazy and brave will start the first week of April.

[Capt Juls]

My first charter was scheduled for April 5th, but we'll see. I'm not cancelling yet.

I should add that I trailer my boat, and don't have to wait for a marina to thaw out.

[hoppy63]

I know someone who's planning on fishing from their boat this weekend. Huron River is open and Mazurik's might be launchable this weekend too.

I think their nuts, but if they make it out then the first splash will be this coming Saturday (march 22nd).

I know people years (and years) past go out in smaller alluminums as soon as ice is away from shore. And sure they will this year, which is why I have No doubt as to what Jules is saying for this weekend. Also know people who didn't know what they were up against, who almost didn't make it to shore when wind changed, and ice came back in on them faster than what they thought. Can be just as or more dangerous than being ON the ice. Good luck and be safe!

[skipper9]

I heard there were boats already out off of Catawba fishing near starve island. They put in off the beach by the Miller ferry. Small aluminum boats.

[EYE TAMER]

April is always famous for its notorious Northeast winds. Lets hope for some warm weather and winds out of the SW to melt this ice and not give it a chance to blow back when the NE winds do occur. I need warm weather the weekend of April 5 to wax mine. Lol! Boat is going in April 11 providing the ice is melted at the marina. All you early fisherman be careful of floating or partially submerged ice. Wish everyone an enjoyable season.

[FishOn205]

im going with dreamcatcher april 21 will be crazy busy! and to reply to capt juls I was up at mazuriks Monday after work there is chunked ice out about 150 yards to the open water and the harbor is still locked solid.

[jiginitis69]

Unless something drastic happens? Looks like Sunday 4/6 will be the "Kickoff" for first lakers. Water temp 34 (as of friday) but river pumping..... it could change quickly. Look for trollers running deep to do best at .8 mph. Good Luck & Good Fishing

[BossHogg]

Unless it really warms quick I think my first trip will be 4-19