NEGAUNEE, MI— The Heikki Lunta 2024 Teal Lake Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday has been postponed.
In a Facebook post, the South Shore Fishing Association says poor ice conditions are the reason for the decision. In areas where ice is present on Teal Lake, slush is covering black ice underneath, which is clear, smooth, and slippery. That’s making travel by foot difficult and anything motorized unsafe, with a high probability of getting stuck or going through the ice.
Officials say they came to the decision after hours of monitoring and testing ice conditions, and speaking to local law enforcement and the City of Negaunee.
They will continue to monitor ice conditions and evaluate if the event can take place this year.
