
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Winter bite has returned at Mille Lacs
This is the best bite we’ve had in several years.

This is the best bite we’ve had in several years.

How fishing in shallow water can be absolutely dynamite during the hard-water season – for both panfish and larger predator fish.

Ice-fishing gear has come a long way in terms of both equipment and clothing, but at the end of the day, the basics still reign.

Often too, certain fish species can be attracted to a lure or presentation based simply on their biology and what they like to eat. To make matters even more confusing, there are times of the

Up your 2022-23 hard-water game with these tips.

And when the bite gets hot, sometimes it pays to just worry about fishing with only one line.

Some interesting activities that are happening right now below the ice that impact how to target first-ice panfish and walleyes, and tips and strategies for having success during the early hard-water season.

Understanding this winter life cycle will tip the odds in your favor and ultimately allow you to put more walleyes atop the ice from now until season’s end.
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