Wintertime takes hold of the landscape every year and that means it’s time to put away the boat and head out on the ice. Ice ...

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

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 ...

Ice fishing is a fun cold-weather activity and a great way for a group of people to spend time outdoors during winter. The group I ice fish with likes to build a fire in a barrel on the bank of our ...

While many anglers assume bass become uncatchable once the ice sets in, America’s most popular game fish is still active—if you know where to find them and how to make them bite. While it's true these ...

I’m not particularly easy on my fishing gear, at least not on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are tools for a job and, in my opinion, shouldn’t be coddled any more than the screwdrivers and hammers ...

Ice fishing got an early start this winter with the cold weather that began in December which has resulted in more days to ...

The cold weather provides a whole new set of outdoor activities, and if you find yourself looking to try out ice fishing in ...

Lake Superior has some ice fishing opportunities in the confines of Chequamegon Bay. As of last week, we have seen the safest ...

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s state-wide Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Learn more about ice fishing, including which lakes are your best bet to catch a bite, in New Mexico in Winter Guide, brought to you by GO New Mexico, coming Nov. 27. Even for an experienced angler, ...

Anytime New Hampshire Fish & Game wardens are on the water, including 12 inches of it frozen in the middle of the winter, they are ...