Updates from the 2017 Minnesota DNR Roundtable
The 2017 DNR Roundtable on Friday in Minneapolis included an early-afternoon workshop on fish species, from catfish to panfish.
Ice Fishing
Lake of the Woods eelpout officially confirmed as state record
The ‘pout was 33 inches long with a girth of 23-7/8 inches
Fish under ice, angler on top of ice
Much of Illinois is experiencing its first “real” winter in years, which means ice anglers are warming up to the idea of drilling holes and trying to pull panfish, walleyes and pike through the ice. It’s also a dangerous time for the inexperienced anglers.
Lake sturgeon season on Michigan’s Black Lake to open Feb. 4
The 2017 total recreational harvest limit for Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon
Ice-building, ice fishing on verge of turning in Upper Midwest
And from the winter streams trout opener in southeastern Minnesota to a kids’ ice fishing clinic in Iowa, winter fishing starts to kick into high gear this holiday weekend
Perch bite, reasonable ice nice for Devils Lake ice fishing
Despite snowy weather, all access ramps expected to be open for New Year’s weekend, with hopes walleye bite also might ramp up
Ice fishing for walleyes focus of Vermont clinic
Will cover ice-fishing basics and walleye-specific tactics
Iowa ice anglers: Enjoy, but tread lightly
Ice over parts of central and southeast Iowa has been reduced by unseasonably mild weather, Christmas Day rainstorm
A dawn-to-dusk angling recipe for multi-species hardwater action
Every day on the lake will be different, but following a simple strategy can boost your ice fishing odds for success.
Two rescued after going through ice on Wisconsin lake
Recent increase in temperatures reportedly has made ice conditions on some Wisconsin lakes unstable.
With changing weather, ice in Minnesota, anglers — and other outdoors types — beware
Conservation officers across the state are reporting vehicles, snowmobiles and ATVs going through the ice.
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.
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.
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