Ice Fishing

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

The 2022/2023 ice fishing season hasn't gotten off to a good start in West Michigan with almost no safe ice. Here are some places further north with safe ice.Bad ice fishing weatherA sign warns of danger as ice thaws on a pond in southern Wisconsin.wakr10/ThinkStock/GettyStockI sure thought in November, when parts of West Michigan were hit with the first good amount of snow … [Read more...] about Looking for ice fish? Here are some Michigan locations with safe ice

Probably three hundred people or more will be out on Bangs Lake in Wauconda hanging fishing rods from 1:00 pm on January 27th until noon on January 29th for the annual LVVA Ice Fishing Derby."It will be 24/7; there will be a handful of people who will even sleep out there," said Ryan Jacobsen, the co-founder of the LVVA Ice Fishing Derby, who is a Navy veteran. of Wauconda USA. … [Read more...] about Bangs Lake Ice Fishing Derby gets people outdoors in Wauconda

The staff behind the Stettler Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are working hard behind the scenes to bring new projects to the region, making it a true tourist destination. A BOT committee is currently planning the Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby on Buffalo Lake during Family Day weekend in February. Scheduled for the long weekend on February 18 and 19, February 20 has also … [Read more...] about Stettler Regional Board of Trade plans first annual ice fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind the Stettler Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are working hard behind the scenes to bring new projects to the region, making it a true tourist destination. A BOT committee is currently planning the Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby on Buffalo Lake during Family Day weekend in February. Scheduled for the long weekend on February 18 and 19, February 20 has also … [Read more...] about Stettler Regional Board of Trade plans first annual ice fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind the Stettler Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are working hard behind the scenes to bring new projects to the region, making it a true tourist destination. A BOT committee is currently planning the Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby on Buffalo Lake during Family Day weekend in February. Scheduled for the long weekend on February 18 and 19, February 20 has also … [Read more...] about Stettler Regional Board of Trade plans first annual ice fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

Ice Fishing Festival to be held at Silver Lake State Park as a celebration Vermont Business Journal Vermont Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, January 28, 2023. Free Ice Fishing Day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of January. The day is geared toward giving new ice anglers a chance to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment, but any angler can ice fish on any … [Read more...] about Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day is January 28th

Mike Palka and Eldy Birnie have turned ice fishing into a family sport and semi-competition. The Eagle Creek couple started ice fishing 15 years ago and now go out three times a week each winter. They both love it, but Birnie seems to have the upper hand. Palka said he once saw her catch nine fish in 20 minutes while it took her hours to catch just one. "One time she caught a … [Read more...] about Ice fishing, the perfect winter pastime in the Cariboo

LAKE OF THE WOODS, Ore. -- Lake of the Woods isn't just near the top of a pass in Oregon's Cascade Range. It also tops a list of best ice fishing spots in the United States.Online fishing enthusiast website fishingbooker.com lists Lake of the Woods at the top of its "Top 9 Ice Fishing Destinations in the US for 2023."His recent article ranking Lake of Woods #1 notes, "Fish … [Read more...] about Lake of the Woods tops the list of best ice fishing spots in the USA

The 2022/2023 ice fishing season hasn't gotten off to a good start in West Michigan with almost no safe ice. Here are some places further north with safe ice.Bad ice fishing weatherA sign warns of danger as ice thaws on a pond in southern Wisconsin.wakr10/ThinkStock/GettyStockI sure thought in November, when parts of West Michigan were hit with the first good amount of snow … [Read more...] about Michigan locations with safe ice for ice fishing

Ice bass fishing is something that is often overlooked in the north of the country. These largely targeted open water fish seem to slip from most anglers' minds when the lakes harden up for winter. Wired2fish's Nick Dumke doesn't forget about his little green friends, though. In this video, Dumke shows us how to ice fish for bass with some tips on location and a handful of … [Read more...] about Main locations and tactics to Ice fish for bass

LEWISTON, ID - One of the most attractive (figuratively speaking) opportunities to extend the fishing season and catch fish into the winter months is ice fishing. This year, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries staff say they are optimistic about conditions."Winter came a little early in many parts of Idaho this year, and that means ice fishing opportunities in different parts of the … [Read more...] about Ice Fishing in Idaho is A Fun Way to Extend the Fishing Season

On December 15, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DES) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the year ice to fish edge poll it will resume on its own third course in New York waters lake Champlain from January to March 2023."Fishermen are important partners when it comes to the management of the lake Champlain fishing," Commissioner Seggos said. "By … [Read more...] about DEC Announces Third Year of Lake Champlain Ice Fishing Survey

Most of Maine barely has enough snow to enjoy the outdoors, and adding insult to injury is the limited amount of safe ice on many of the state's lakes and ponds, forcing derbies to be canceled ice fishing premises. So far this winter, warm temperatures and a significant rain storm before Christmas have been instrumental in slowing ice formation in many areas of Maine. The … [Read more...] about Maine ice fishing derbies are being canceled because the ice is unsafe

The staff behind the Stettler Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are working hard behind the scenes to bring new projects to the region, making it a true tourist destination. A BOT committee is currently planning the Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby on Buffalo Lake during Family Day weekend in February. Scheduled for the long weekend on February 18 and 19, February 20 has also … [Read more...] about Stettler Regional Board of Trade plans first annual ice fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

Photo courtesy of Getty Images Ready to try your luck at ice fishing? Follow these safety precautions before, during, and after this winter adventure to have a stress-free time and successfully land some cold-weather catches. As you map out your plan, visit the "NJ Fishing" and "NJ Ice Fishing Reports" Facebook pages, which report on the county's weather conditions and what … [Read more...] about 9 Essential Ice Fishing Safety Tips

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — This winter has been a wild ride. Temperatures towards the end of December (which marked the beginning of winter, according to the calendars) dropped dramatically to highs in the negative digits. That froze pipes in homes and businesses. He raised the electricity bills. It was enough to freeze over the streams. That cold now seems a lifetime … [Read more...] about No ice fishing, but steelhead anglers are seeing success

A largemouth bass coils under the ice of Round Valley Reservoir in Clinton. Photo courtesy of NJ Advance Media Winter officially arrived on December 21st, but once New Jersey's waters freeze over, ice fishing veterans and novices head to their favorite lakes and ponds to partake in a pastime they love. And the state has a lot of great places. Ice fishing can be enjoyed at … [Read more...] about Explore What’s Beneath the Ice: A Guide to Ice Fishing in NJ

Ice fishing is a great way to get outdoors in the winter, and North Liberty invites the public to fish its stocked ponds year-round. Learn how to take advantage of this fun winter sport at this free event from Take a Kid Outdoors, North Liberty Recreation Department and Johnson County Conservation on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Here's everything you need to know: The five … [Read more...] about Learn how to ice fish on the Liberty Center Pond

The recent mild weather in Moose Jaw has drawn anglers to area lakes to enjoy some ice fishing. Some may simply set up during the day, while others have a permanent ice fishing shack on the lake during the season. The Ministry of the Environment would like to remind anglers out on the lake this winter of some rules and regulations regarding fishing and an ice fishing … [Read more...] about What you need to know before ice fishing this winter

Sunny days and cool nights are expected for next week and that is just what is needed to prepare Lake Frances for a successful fishing derby on Saturday, January 14th.When temperatures dropped below freezing in December, the ice thickened and soon ice shelters began to dot the lake. An ever welcome Chinook then arrived to take the chill out of the air, but that changed the ice … [Read more...] about Excellent conditions for Valier Ice Fishing Derby