Conger Bay

[GaryFisherman]

Does anyone know if there is ice fishing on Conger Bay?...I open water fished it and it was weed choked and shallow

[fishing extreme]

There's probably a few good places to fish in there with the dredged out boat lanes going to the various marinas. The problem would be access. There's no public access unless you:

A) Want to walk the 2 miles from Selfridge

or

B) want to die and think about crossing the Clinton River

My guess is you have some private access. There's also a little ditch that runs near the bank / docks starting at the back entrance of Mac and ray's and going down a ways toward the river (behind the houses on Conger Bay drive). It's 3-4 feet in front of that new stone castle / lighthouse looking home. Good luck.

[454casull]

We used to fish it alot YEARS ago when LSC had water, it was shallow then! Had a friend who lived in the sub to the west and we walked up the main canal. Jack's bay lounge was there too. I don't think I would bother with it as there are "better" places, but I have not fished it either. Reports will be minimal.

[Royal Whaler]

Tried it there Thursday --- 200 yards out it was 3 feet deep. Water clarity was only 8 or 10 inches. Stayed for 20 minutes and couldn't get a bite. Ice was 6 inches. :)

[Robert Hoover]

their is still good fish in the area just have to look for them talk to some people that live their and you can get a parking spot.did very well in a foot and a half in their last year for a week.

[fishing extreme]

I believe that. The area is real nice as far as habitat. The summer has a lot of weeds with some good holes, depth around the docks, etc.
They'll be in there some time. Probably last ice.
I'd go there if I could park.

[pollywog]

15 years ago used to pull some sweet hogs from below the ice,like everything else,things change

[GaryFisherman]

We used to fish it alot YEARS ago when LSC had water, it was shallow then! Had a friend who lived in the sub to the west and we walked up the main canal. Jack's bay lounge was there too. I don't think I would bother with it as there are "better" places, but I have not fished it either. Reports will be minimal.


Jacks had the best burgers...we would get them and take them in our shanty...

[Robert Hoover]

I eat alotof them burgers on sundays in the summer as well as buckets of miller light!

[Johnr]

Jack's Bay lounge
Ah such fond memories, could drive down the ramp next to it too, right to your spot. Used to go there after for some brews and burgers. Really miss that place. Just like the old zinner's and gasow's marinas. Anyone recall them places?

[Mark Sylvester]

Did you guys know they moved the building to Hall road for another rest.???;)


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[GaryFisherman]

That is actually the second restaurant that was there...Garwoods

There used to be a small bar/club on the very corner of the lot

[454casull]

When they first built Garwoods all they kept of the old Jack's was to pooper!. The place was an evironmental disaster from what I remeber; old gas dock. Moved it to Hall road and called it Aspens, have not been there. Jack's chili was the best after a cold day on ther Bay. Zinners and Gasows off of SRR absolutely, remember when there were vacant lots all up and down SRR?

[MASONMAN66]

Yea ,ya need to ask the home owners for access to the bay .Most will be happy to let you park just ask an be respectfull of their property dont go littering or draining your vain out by your truck. for some reason they frown upon that. went their 2 weeks ago didnt mark a thing was over by the marinia outlet ice was 3-5" thick good luck if ya go

[GaryFisherman]

When they first built Garwoods all they kept of the old Jack's was to pooper!. The place was an evironmental disaster from what I remeber; old gas dock. Moved it to Hall road and called it Aspens, have not been there. Jack's chili was the best after a cold day on ther Bay. Zinners and Gasows off of SRR absolutely, remember when there were vacant lots all up and down SRR?

Aspens is alright but Loon River is far better...

[454casull]

Been there not bad....Federov used to try to get Anna served at Garwoods when they we "friends". The manager told us some stories...

[454casull]

Back to the fishing. The marinas on the Selfrige side were much better then the bay. Last 2 canals on the left were great for big gills and crappies. What was Blue Lagoon used to slay the perch. That was when you were okay to sneak in. Not like it is today.

[Mark Sylvester]

That is actually the second restaurant that was there...Garwoods

There used to be a small bar/club on the very corner of the lot

You are correct, Sir!!!;)

When they first built Garwoods all they kept of the old Jack's was to pooper!. The place was an evironmental disaster from what I remeber; old gas dock. Moved it to Hall road and called it Aspens, have not been there. Jack's chili was the best after a cold day on ther Bay. Zinners and Gasows off of SRR absolutely, remember when there were vacant lots all up and down SRR?

I made a few friends recently that may dispute the Chili comment..........;)
But home made is always better than Restaurant style. Unless you find one that really hits your tastebuds between the eyes, so to speak!!!:lol:




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[454casull]

That was before this Saturday Sly!!!!

[Mark Sylvester]

;););):evilsmile



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