Mindy Simons

Cold weather on the way this week, combined with minimal snowfall ‑ should soon make a significant difference in ice thickness.

Cold weather on the way this week, combined with minimal snowfall ‑ should soon make a significant difference in ice thickness.

Ice conditions improved somewhat from last week, and upcoming cold weather, with the forecast showing little to no significant snowfall.

The past week and weekend took a toll on ice conditions in the Hayward area. Anglers should be cautious with changing conditions.

Fishing is fair to good, but anglers must using extreme caution when they are moving around on the ice.

Anglers are hitting the early ice in good numbers, but fluctuating temperatures are affecting ice thickness daily so be safe.

Most lakes now have “some” ice cover, but conditions vary between lakes and locations on lakes. Use extreme caution.

Temperatures turned cold, so this is likely the end of open water fishing reports for this season, big lakes could remain open a bit longer.

Take advantage of the somewhat moderate temperatures through Wednesday’s 42-degree high and 20-degree low, as a significant change is coming to the North Woods this week.