Drove to Hog Lake arriving at daybreak. From the boat launch I walked down the east side almost to the end of the lake. The boat launch area had about 1/4 to 1/2 inch Ice and the far side away from the boat launch had no ice. I walked upper edge of cliff until I found a treacherous route down. When I arrived at the water I started with Chartreuse power bait off the bottom, but there was so much Pink rubbed on the rocks I soon switched to pink. I got a few bites but they were slow and Nibbling. I didn't hook any fish. After moving around I switched to rooster tail Black with a worm on and started catching fish. The action was slow, but Fast enough to keep my interest. I was there for about 4 hours and caught the limit 4 about 10" and 1 13". It is a nice lake. I don't know with upcoming storm how much longer there will be open water. It was Friday and I was the only one on the lake, I did hear some people shooting in the distance but no other fisherman.

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