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Catch Reports From the Ice

Nine favorite spots across the local waters, from a quick two-hour perch hole to a full six-day pike expedition. Every outing is led by our own community anglers and kept to a small group so everyone gets a seat on the ice.

Hours on the ice How tough the ice is When the season runs Group size
PopularWalkers on a coastal headland path

Tips for Pike Fishing

Three easy days on open headlands, with a swim at every stage end.

  • 3 days
  • Easy
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 12
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A narrow ridge in morning light

Local Waters Map

A high crossing with two summit mornings and a night in a hut.

  • 5 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Max 8 anglers
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Still lake water below low hills

Winter Catch Log

A quiet stretch of local waters, perfect for an easy morning of jigging for perch.

  • 4 days
  • Easy
  • Peak season
  • Max 12
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New reportA soft track through old woodland

Season Reports

Early ice access roads, two warming huts and one guide who shares his best tips on every drop-off.

  • 4 days
  • Moderate ice
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 10 anglers
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A river inside a narrow rock gorge

Pike Tricks

Current seams, thin-ice warnings, careful footing and one roped crossing near the inlet.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Max 6 anglers
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Almost fullOpen moorland and distant peaks

Community Catch Board

Six days following the pike through open bays, hauling gear across the frozen expanse.

  • 6 days
  • Moderate ice
  • Summer only
  • Max 10 anglers
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A frozen lake glowing at first light

North Bay Perch Grounds

A headlamp start before dawn, first bite as the sun comes up, breakfast on the ice after.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Peak season
  • Max 8 anglers
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New reportAnglers gathered around a cluster of ice holes

Reed Lake Pike Circuit

Frozen reed beds, one deep channel, two nights at the lakeside cabin.

  • 3 days
  • Moderate ice
  • Summer only
  • Max 12
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Sleds loaded with gear on an empty frozen shoreline

Archipelago Ice Trail

Hopping between ice holes off the islands, shelter camps, no shoreline in sight.

  • 4 days
  • Moderate ice
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 6 anglers
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