11-02-2002, 11:16 PM
[size 2] [/size] [size 2]MUNUSCONG LAKE[/size][size 1]The shallow expanses of Munuscong Lake, or Bay, freeze quickly. During a normal year, anglers will find outstanding first-ice angling for jumbo perch that will often top 14 inches by late December. [/size]
[size 1]Safe ice usually forms on the northwest side of the lake in Fowler's Bay and then solidifies gradually to the south. Most of the sheltered bays have safe ice by late December. Much of the early action takes place in 3 to 4 feet of water. Locals swear by a Jack's Spoon adorned with the head of a minnow. The key is to keep your line in the water when the gettin' is good and keeping the school nearby. Most anglers suspend a minnow under a bobber in a second hole to keep perch interested.[/size]
[size 1]Jigging with a Swedish Pimple can produce perch and walleyes in the aria off of Moon Islands and Winter Point in 11 to 17 feet of water. Be sure to check the ice conditions before venturing out. [/size]
[size 1]For more information, contact the Sault Area CVB at 1-800-MI-SAULT.[/size]
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[size 1]Safe ice usually forms on the northwest side of the lake in Fowler's Bay and then solidifies gradually to the south. Most of the sheltered bays have safe ice by late December. Much of the early action takes place in 3 to 4 feet of water. Locals swear by a Jack's Spoon adorned with the head of a minnow. The key is to keep your line in the water when the gettin' is good and keeping the school nearby. Most anglers suspend a minnow under a bobber in a second hole to keep perch interested.[/size]
[size 1]Jigging with a Swedish Pimple can produce perch and walleyes in the aria off of Moon Islands and Winter Point in 11 to 17 feet of water. Be sure to check the ice conditions before venturing out. [/size]
[size 1]For more information, contact the Sault Area CVB at 1-800-MI-SAULT.[/size]
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