Make your predictions here

[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.

[Capt Juls]

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.

Mazurik's is open now...this pic was taken yesterday.

Docks aren't in over there yet, but they are at Catawba ramp.

My first charter is tomorrow. The weather looks perfect for a fun day on the water. Looking forward to it. Woot! Woot!

[West Basin]

Drove lakeshore on Friday April 04 from Marblehead to Port Clinton. Lake had a low fog on it about 2 miles out, especially around the islands. Made it look like ice around South Bass. Reminded me to put a friendly safety post on here, beware the early spring Lake fog! As many of you know the water / air temperature difference often creates a thick fog in calm or light wind conditions, and it can last for half a day or more.

[Capt Juls]

I expect it will be very foggy tomorrow then. Wind forecast for less than 5mph in the morning. Good thing we don't have to go far for fish this early in the season.