As of March 16, average ice cover across the lakes was roughly 13.5%. Lake Superior was at 9.2%, and Lake Michigan was at ...

Above: Satellite view of the Great Lakes on a recent clear day (December 22, 2019), showing less than 2% overall ice cover ... to such winter hobbies as ice fishing, there is hope.

The DNR said it recommends people going out on ice to wear a buoyant fishing jacket or snowmobile suit, a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, and bring ice picks and a whistle. DNR said warm ...