Ice fishing season coming to a close on Upper Peninsula
That was the last time I’ll be driving the truck on the ice this year, though, unless we get another prolonged period of cold weather.
Ice fishing
With thin ice on lakes, snowmobiler and ice angler deaths on the rise in Northeast
Most of the accidents happened in New York state, where officials warned that, despite recent snowfalls, many lakes have not had enough cold days to develop thick enough ice.
Warm weather, no problem: Ice fishing season going strong in border country
Lake of the Woods businesses expect steady hard-water angling for walleyes and other fish species through March 2017, maybe beyond.
Ice shanty removal dates approaching in Michigan
On Michigan-Wisconsin boundary waters, ice shanties must be removed by midnight Wednesday, March 15. And regardless of removal date, shanties must be pulled as soon as the ice is unable to safely support them.
Deteriorating ice may force a change in fishing tactics
Above-average temperatures last weekend, expected to be followed by way above-average temps this weekend could significantly alter the state’s ice-fishing landscape.
DNR conservation officer pulls angler from southern Iowa lake
Anglers were fishing on about 3 inches of ice on West Lake Osceola; ice fishing is not recommended over about the southern third of the state.
Finesse fishing and larger lures not just for aggressive biters anymore
Don’t let the so-called ice fishing blues prevent you from landing walleyes and lunker panfish during the heart of the hard-water season.
Lake of the Woods’ Zippel Bay: Ice fishing, snowshoeing and The Igloo
The bay and the state park make for a major wintertime destination on the Minnesota side of the lake.
Ice-fishing tournament: Recognize the military — and remember your cleats
There’s plenty of ice for Saturday’s Holes for Heroes ice-fishing tournament, but with no snow cover, that ice is super slick, and participants should come prepared, tournament officials stress.
Businesses in Mille Lacs area benefiting from fine walleye bite
Reports of as many as 30-, 60-, and 70-fish days.
Top ice angling tip: Remember late-season tip-ups for walleyes
By the mid-point of the hard-water season, top ice fishing sticks employ tips-ups for transitioning winter gamefish action.
Ice conditions blamed for Wisconsin fisherman’s death
TOWN OF LINN, Wis. — Officials say dangerous ice conditions on Geneva Lake are to blame for the death of an ice fisherman. Town of Linn police say Michael Zielinski had gone out on the ice around 3 a.m. Tuesday. His wife called police when she couldn’t reach him by cellphone later in the day. Police deployed its drone and Zielinski’s…
By ice (if safe) or by boat, great trout action to be had
Lakefront offers great opportunities to catch brown trout, lake trout, and steelhead
2 fishermen fall through ice, die in pond off Lake Ontario
Authorities say the ice was as thin as an inch in spots
Outdoor News Twitter poll: For anglers, how close is too close on the ice?
In first poll, majority said they wouldn’t eat venison from deer taken in southeastern Minnesota, where there have been six positive CWD cases in the last two months
Tips for catching lake trout through the ice
Picking the brains of ice anglers who obsess over these fish for interesting insights
Building your own ice-fishing shelter
How to build a light wooden shelter that will comfortably hold 2-3 anglers, that can function as a lean-to on sunny days, and that can close up tight on cold days
Gull Lake annual ice fishing extravaganza a go
Around 10,000 anglers again expected Jan. 28 for annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Two upstate anglers fall through ice, reminding us that winter fishing can be dangerous
A pair of fishermen on Channel Lake, one of the northern-most bodies on the Fox Chain, fell through the ice Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the Lake County Sheriff
Keep it Clean on Lake of the Woods this ice-fishing season
In its fourth year, effort helps keep garbage out of the lake — to the tune of 115 tons a year
Ice fishing trolls — ‘Hey, that’s my spot!’
Politeness and manners don’t always rule the day for some ice anglers, but it’s tough to police the space invaders
One ice angler dead, four hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning
Group was in an ice shanty on Lake Wilmert in rural Martin County in southern Minnesota
Ice fishing highlights Winter Trails Day at Fort Snelling State Park
Event mix also includes winter survival essentials such as ice harvesting and snow-shelter building and other fun
The simple, No. 1 secret for great winter walleye action
Multi-species ice fishing success begins by avoiding shelter cities and finding less-pressured waters
Making sense of piscatorial senses: sight, sound, smell, and taste
Catching ice walleyes, pike, and panfish demands even more attention to sensory stimuli than you expend during the open-water fishing period
Ice-fishing trip results in first Illinois bobcat sighting
Several days of deer and bird hunting this year did not include seeing a single bobcat, but a weekend ice fishing trip to the Mississippi River resulted in a magical wildlife moment
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