Osborn's Sport Shop, 8929 Chippewa Hwy. in Bear Lake, sponsors its annual Big Ice Fishing Tournament each year in February.

Prizes are awarded to adults and to children, in separate categories, for pike, walleye, perch, smelt, bluegill and crappie. There is also a biggest fish prize, and several door prize drawings.

1st place winners in the 2018 contest were as follows:

Adult Division
Pike- C. Beldo, 19.42#
Walleye- J. Frantz, 11.48#
Perch- K. Lapinski, 1.57#
Crappie- J. Chickering, 1.52#
Bluegill- T. Schwandt, 1.34#

Kids Division
Pike- M. Fortin, 8.70#
Perch- L. Spence, 1.20#
Crappie- C. Ackley, 1.14#
Bluegill- C. Fink, .73#

For details on the contest, contact Osborn's at (231)889-3775, osbornsportshop@yahoo.com

ALL AREA FISHING REPORTS:

Hamlin Lake - Pentwater - Manistee - Ludington - Pere Marquette River

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Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
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