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Lake Erie Ice Fishing Up Next

Lake Erie Ice FishingLake Erie Ice Fishing up Next as holiday celebrations deliver us to 2023.

Even as the short-term forecast has air temperature increasing to nearly 50°F by the end of this week, island-eyes are on water temperature trends.

Fortunately, NOAA provides resources which aid in determining when “good ice” is on the horizon for Lake Erie ice fishing.  The Marblehead, Ohio, station data is one such feature useful for tracking water temperature trends around the Bass Islands.

Click to see Marblehead, Ohio, water temperature trend since 15 December 2022.
Click to visit the Coastal Water Temperature Guide

NOTE:  NO Ice is Safe Ice.  Always rely on safety protocols, ice guides, local experts, and weather advisories before venturing out on Lake Erie ice.

Ohio Fishing License is available on-line.  Don’t get caught without one!