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Michigan experiences very cold temperatures, but anglers don't have to wait until spring or summer to fish. They can choose one of Michigan's 11,000 lakes and ponds for ice fishing. However, it is important to stay safe while ice fishing and wear the right clothing. Read on to learn about the best ice fishing lakes in Michigan! Hamlin Lake Although Hamlin Lake is popular … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Lakes for Ice Fishing in Michigan

Minnesota has a little bit of everything for everyone. Ice fishing is a popular recreational activity for residents and visitors alike. Thousands flock to Minnesota's many frozen lakes in hopes of catching big fish. If you're not sure where to go ice fishing in Minnesota, read on to discover the seven best lakes. Upper Red Lake Red Lake in Minnesota is divided into two … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Lakes for Ice Fishing in Minnesota

There are endless opportunities when it comes to ice fishing in New England. It is a cold region of the northern United States that includes six states. The six states are Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Ice fishing is a popular activity among residents and visitors. If you're looking for things to do while visiting the New England … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Lakes for Ice Fishing in New England

LAKE GEORGE • The winter months offer a new level of activities at Eleven Mile Reservoir, including ice fishing, ice skating, ice boating and cross-country skiing. There is even winter camping – it is limited and availability can be found by checking the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. Ice fishing is quite popular and right now anglers are getting plenty of trout and … [Read more...] about Ice fishing abound at Eleven Mile Reservoir

With temperatures soaring above freezing this past weekend, ice fishermen in northern Idaho are yelling "Ice, ice, baby!" Below you will find conditions, fishing prospects and general information on the Clearwater region's ice fisheries. Ice conditions can be extremely variable. Many environmental factors can affect the quality and strength of ice. It is your responsibility … [Read more...] about Clearwater Region Ice Fishing Update

Petrie Island Marina is unusually quiet this winter. A "fishing village" has come to life on the island's bay in Ottawa's east end, every winter for the past two decades. Last year, there were more than a hundred shacks on the ice, according to Allan MacIntyre, the president of the Petrie Island Ice Fishermen's Association (PIIFA). But as of this week, a little more than … [Read more...] about Mud and snow delay ice fishing season on Petrie Island

BARNARD - The northern walleye, pumpkinseed and largemouth and smallmouth bass resting idly on the bottom of Silver Lake could not have anticipated the flood of ice anglers that gathered above them on the surface frozen slush covered saturday afternoon. More than 350 people showed up at Silver Lake State Park to participate in Vermont's free ice fishing day, hosted by … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Vermonters learn about ice fishing at Barnard’s Silver Lake

Hello fellow fishermen. Be careful what you wish for: In my last report, I wished for enough snow to fill our lakes and streams by the new year; Well, we made it! It has been an exhausting few weeks for all of us here in the Sierras. We got six months of rain and snow in a two week period. I personally have been plowing and snow plowing, then back to sandbags and just plowed … [Read more...] about Nevada Fishing Report: Unprecedented Winter Snowpack Makes Ice Fishing Challenging

We've seen it before. A few ice shelters can become a city literally overnight. Winter anglers travel from all over the state, some from a few states away, at the report of a hot walleye, perch or walleye bite. Anglers wonder if the fishing can handle the pressure? I remember growing some hot perch was not policed ​​by boundaries. That is correct. There was a time as … [Read more...] about The Reality of Ice Fishing Impacts on North Dakota Fish Stocks

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It's been one of the warmest starts to January on record in West Michigan. Grand Rapids has yet to see a day with a below normal high temperature. In the five Great Lakes, the ice cover is 4.5%. Typically at this point in January, ice coverage should be approaching 25%. Current ice cover compared to average. … [Read more...] about Lack of ice on lakes affects ice fishing

From Montana FWP: Ice fishing is a great (and we'd say, the best) way to get out and spend the day in the winter. But remember, no ice is 100% safe and no fish, no matter how big, is worth your life. Meet FWP's Stacy Schmidt (crab hunter by night, ice safety technician by day) and her Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue team. The best options Lake Ashley - The kokanee bite has … [Read more...] about Western Montana Ice Fishing Report for the week of January 23rd

Kyle Goddard grew up fishing the local ponds and rivers and now he's ready to share his passion with the next generation and help them get hooked. "I grew up fishing in the area and started ice fishing in my 20s," said Goddard, who was on the varsity fishing team at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Goddard is the owner of Get Hooked Illinois, a business he created … [Read more...] about Local fishing expert leads classes, ice fishing derby with St. Charles Park

Eons ago, a glacier pushed south into central Minnesota and created one of the premier ice fishing destinations in the Midwest. Mille Lacs Lake is a shallow, clear lake with abundant rock and gravel beds. At 132,516 acres, the state's second-largest lake also has plenty of frozen real estate for ice shacks. With an average depth of 30 feet or less, it is ideal for walleye, … [Read more...] about Ice fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

The ice is starting to freeze back in upstate New York, which means it's time to get back to ice fishing. Because winter is so inconsistent in New York, sometimes we have a stretch where the water goes back and forth between being frozen and not. In any case, it's important to be safe before hiking to a lake. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has four … [Read more...] about The lakes are freezing! 4 important tips to follow while ice fishing

The hot dogs and hot chocolate are always a hit, but the bluegill, crappie and free fishing gear make up the main event. The goal is to introduce a lifelong sport to hundreds of children. And it seems that the mission has been more than accomplished by the Yahara Fishing Club. With an endless supply of new attendees ready to pull a fish through a hole in the ice, the club … [Read more...] about Learn how to set the hook as Kids’ Ice Fishing Day celebrates 25 years

Notes come from all over Chicago and beyond.BIG NUMBER11.4: Indiana record walleye, caught Jan. 10 by Phillip Duracz, who also holds the Indiana record for lake whitefish. It was caught less than two weeks after Scott Skafar caught his Indiana record walleye in the final days of 2022. Read that column here.WILD OF THE WEEKFrank Chesniak emailed: "Over the last month I've found … [Read more...] about Indiana record flounder, woolly bear/worm, urban fishing, ice fishing tips

Minnesota angler Jim Dresch's dream of making a big impact in the fishing industry has taken a major step toward becoming a reality. Dresch, according to the Echo Press, recently received a patent for an invention designed to make sure you bring home your limit every time you hit the ice. But this is not bait or electronic equipment. Dresch essentially created a trap that … [Read more...] about Need another ice fishing gizmo? Meet Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap

Although the ice may appear thick, the lower levels can vary in depth, resulting in different ice thicknesses over a short distance. Hudson's Hope RCMP responded to 30 calls for service between December 12, 2022 and January 19, 2023. Thirty-eight written violations and warning tickets were issued to drivers between the above dates for various crimes related to motor … [Read more...] about Hudson’s Hope Police Report: Important Ice Fishing Safety Tips