Forecasted Christmas Day storm: Anglers, hunters be aware
Whether the storm will impact ice conditions remains to be seen, but agencies such as the Iowa Department of Natural Resources continued to preach ice safety.
Ice Fishing
Likely Minnesota-record eelpout pulled from Lake of the Woods
The fish was 33 inches long and had a girth of 24 inches.
Ice opens up on Upper Red anglers
But they managed to get themselves and the ice house to safety, catching a few fish to boot.
Ice fishing safety should always be front and center
Simple tips to avoid a cold dunking and to enjoy the hard water
Southeast Wisconsin ice conditions quickly improving with cold weather
There is fishable ice, but use caution when venturing out
Wisconsin study focuses on thriving Green Bay whitefish population
Study will rely heavily on guides this ice-fishing season.
Little portable on the prairie: the ice fishing revolution
Men like Dave Genz and Denny Clark launched the technological advancements in hard-water equipment that sparked the popularity of modern, productive ice angling.
In Minnesota, ice fishing gets a kickstart
Frigid cold welcomed by
state anglers
Wisconsin winter whitefish popularity prompts meeting for ice fishing guides, stakeholders
Anglers from Wisconsin and beyond will head to Green Bay to participate in a unique, world-class fishing opportunity.
Winter ice fishing Q&A: walleyes, glow, jigging spoons, and minnow heads
The ice formula guru, “Tackle” Terry Tuma answers the toughest angling questions from rank-and-file outdoorsmen for this winter’s hottest sport on hard water.
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
Itching to get out on the lakes and enjoy the new ice? Tread lightly – or better yet, not at all – on lakes that include aeration features.
Pondering advancements as ice-fishing season draws near
Technology has changed the sport of ice fishing
Anglers, shops continue ice watch
But optimism reigned this week, with cold coming
No ice yet in northern Wisconsin, but it’s not far off
Single-digit lows could bring ice by Dec. 10
Ice fishing tips: important safety equipment for first ice ventures
Safety! Safety! Safety! Ensure that you’ll enjoy the great outdoors for years to come by taking proper hard-water precautions with this essential gear.
Many are the preparations for ice fishing season 2016-17
Hard-water angling will arrive across the ice belt soon, so prepare your equipment and multi-species plan for early ice now.
Upper Red Lake winter walleye regulations announced
Anglers fishing Upper Red Lake this winter will be able to keep three walleye of which only one may be longer than 17 inches
Mille Lacs ice anglers get one-walleye limit
Following an open-water walleye-fishing season on one of Minnesota’s most popular lakes during which no walleyes could be kept, state DNR officials announced last week that the walleye bag during this year’s ice season on Lake Mille Lacs would be one fish.
Fishing tip: Maintain your ice fishing equipment during the open water season!
Preventative maintenance on ice fishing gear makes for faster preparation, and it could save you a ton of money!
Ice fishing tip No. 1: dress for success
One thing that people often overlook is the most important part of their gear and that is their clothing and how they plan on dressing for the ice.
Pre-planning your winter fishing rigs for ice walleyes
Prepare your hard-water rods in advance with these line, lure, and terminal tackle setups.
Sometimes it’s OK to get skunked when searching for new ice fishing locations
Stop visiting the same old community ice angling holes, and venture out to locate new honey holes away from the noise and crowds.
All the rage: soft plastics for winter panfish
The idea of consistently putting panfish on the ice with soft plastics has become more than just an experiment.
All about ice
Understanding winter’s magic carpet
Monitoring and catching ice walleyes during a dusky bite
Employ this hard-water strategy with an angling partner during the mid-ice period unfolding right now.
State of ice: Tale of two halves
While ice conditions continue to improve across northern Minnesota, providing plenty of fishing opportunities, ice depths continue to lag well behind schedule in other parts of the state.
