On the Bay by January 1st, guaranteed.

[Walleye Express]

Finally got a good satelite view of the Inner Bay that was taken on the 10th, showing that the ice is almost across the whole thing. We will be on the ice anywhere by January, guaranteed. And having it freeze all the way across is the best scenario and does not happen every year. But when it does, it becomes less likely to shift, break apart and carry you and your gear off shore with a heavy wind when this happens. You can get a better/bigger view by going directly to their site. I downsized this one.

http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/modis.cgi/modis?region=h&page=1

[JWheeler]

I concur. I'm sure you could be in the shallows right now, and have heard a few decent reports in shallow for perch. One of these days I will have some spare time to fish...Can't wait.