Number 4 and 5 Swedish Pimples are the outstanding lures. Jigging the lure tipped with a live minnow is very productive. Both the upper and lower bays are excellent during this time of the year. Tips-ups also work well. Try fishing close to the bottom.
Fish tend to travel very close to the bottom.
Splake fishing is excellent during the winter months. Fish these the same way as you would a walleye. Jigging is best. Swedish Pimples and tinsel jigs are the lures of choice. Generally, Splake can be found across from Escanaba on the Stonington side of the Bay.