Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

The difference between a perfect first day on the ice and a frozen disaster can be determined by what you do right now, long before the first ice forms. Ice anglers wait impatiently for that first ...

ST. ALBANS, Maine (WABI) - Kids can fish for free in St. Albans Saturday! The Hartland Masonic Lodge is hosting a free ice fishing derby for young fishing girls and boys from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

Which ice fishing shelter is best? When the weather turns frigid and the wind begins to howl, it’s time for lake freeze-up and ice fishing. This pastime is made much more pleasurable when you can fish ...

There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," according to Pure Michigan.