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Ice Fishing in Grayling MI

Ice fishing in the Grayling Area, Photographer Justin Andre
Ice Fishing in Grayling MI, Photographer Justin Andre

If you love fishing, you may love ice Fishing in Grayling MI – There’s no need to wait indoors for the ice to thaw so you can enjoy your favorite sport of fishing. Grayling offers numerous lakes where the fish bite all year round as is evident by the ice shanties that pop up on the ice covered lakes each winter. Numerous lakes in Grayling offer quality ice fishing. Lake Margrethe, Kneff Lake and Wakeley Lake are among the more popular lakes which are filled with bass, bluegill, walleye and pike.

There’s nothing more calming and serine than spending the day out in the clear cool air surrounded by the comradery of dozens of others who share the same love of fishing.  Nearby shops cater to the sport where you can find anything you need including, flies, bait, and ice fishing equipment. Many of the local shops also sell fishing licenses; advise you on current ice conditions as well as offer advice and the latest information on the sport.

Fishing in the winter can be bone chilling however, with the proper equipment; you can be warm and cozy. Most ice fishermen will use shanties which are available at sporting shops. Many in Northern Michigan fishermen will build their own, complete with insulated walls and propane heaters. It is important to remember to follow the rules of the lake and remove shanties by the required date and to leave the area as clean as you found it.

Like in all sports, safety is foremost. When it comes to the sport of ice fishing, make sure you avoid dark or discolored ice, test for ice thickness, never fish alone, bring your cell phone, let someone know where you are going, have a life jacket with you and dress warmly. If you’re new to the sport, ask your local sport shop where you can take a course to learn more about ice fishing.

Surprisingly, ice fishing makes up about a quarter of all fishing in Northern Michigan so why not come up next winter and find out more about what makes ice fishing such a popular wintertime sport.

For those who prefer a more isolated spot for ice fishing, check out these equally beautiful but less busy lakes:

Big Creek Impoundment, Bradford Lake, Bluegill Lake, Connor’s Marsh, Glory Lake, Hardgrove Lake, Hartwick Lake, Higgins Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Howes Lake, K.P. Lake, Lonesome Lake, Lost Lake, May Lake, Pickerel Lake, River Lake, Sandhill Lake,  and Section One Lake.

For information on lake and ice fishing, click here or download this brochure >>

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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

Black Iron Days Black Iron Days 2023, August 26 & 27 features artisans from across the region demonstrating how tools and crafts were made by hand in the late 1800’s. […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

Art Explosion AUSABLE ARTISAN VILLAGE PRESENTS: THE ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EXPLOSION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GRAYING, MI. AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION Show dates from August 26th, 2023 through […]

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Northern Art Explosion

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Junque in the Trunk

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

NE Michigan Local Meet-Ups Fall Series: Canoe/Kayak AuSable River in Grayling with Borchers! September 30th at 10am.  Let's canoe/kayak the AuSable from the other side! First Oscoda, now Grayling. We […]

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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