Under 4 inches: UNSAFE for ice fishing or walking. If you plan to drive a vehicle onto the ice: Park at least 50 feet apart from other vehicles. Move your vehicle every two hours to prevent it from ...

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

Join us on an exhilarating adventure as we dive into the unique world of ice fishing on saltwater! Discover the thrills and challenges of this lesser-known fishing practice. Whether you're a fishing ...

Targeting burbot — also known as eelpout or ling — in the winter is best done at night. Here's how to catch more fish through ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

Hello folks. We're deep into the winter months now and as always it's still the perfect time to go fishing. Today we're out ...

Overnight temps in the teens were just a November tease, and once again ice anglers are left to stare at the calendar and the weather forecast, and wonder just when we’ll get to launch our ice fishing ...

Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Ice fishing can be pretty darned simple. Drill a hole, drop a baited hook and wait for a fish to bite. It really can be that simple if you’re just starting. But like all fishing, there are more ice ...

Indeed, the researchers discovered enough burns, broken bones and concussions among those who venture onto the ice to catch a mess of fish that they concluded that ice fishing is more perilous than ...