These five ice fishing gear items fit in a stocking and make the perfect gift for all hardwater anglers come Christmas.

As ice thickens on area lakes, anglers are returning to the ice, with Detroit Lakes bait shops seeing increased traffic and reminding people to check conditions before heading out.

The lakes of the northwoods are icing up well for ice fishing season this winter, but certain spots are still dangerous.

Thanks to single-digit and sub-zero temperatures, ice fishing in Western New York has arrived earlier than usual. Anglers are already stepping onto safe ice in select areas, including the south end of ...