Ice fishing, especially in Pennsylvania, can be a short-lived affair, if there’s any hard water at all. Lately, safe fishable ice has lasted only for a few days in January or February before melting, ...

Join us on an exhilarating adventure as we dive into the unique world of ice fishing on saltwater! Discover the thrills and challenges of this lesser-known fishing practice. Whether you're a fishing ...

Whether it’s your first time out on the hard water or the hundredth, a good ice fishing reel is one of the most important pieces of gear. There are a bunch of options out there—from inline to spinning ...

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 ...

Which Eskimo brand ice fishing gear is best? Ice fishing is a pastime unlike any other, so there’s a range of gear specially made to make your fishing trip more fun, comfortable and successful. The ...

As temperatures drop, ice will eventually form on area lakes, bringing a smile to the faces of local anglers. The latest in ...

Ice anglers eager to catch early-ice crappies are already hitting Pontoon Bay of Fish Lake, says Tim Wagner of Hi-Banks Resort near Duluth. "We've got 5 to 6 inches of ice," Wagner said Wednesday. "We ...

Start your ice fishing adventure without breaking the bank. Here’s how to gear up and catch fish for less. If you're new to ice fishing, the amount of specialized gear some anglers use can be daunting ...

The recent cold weather has been very welcome for those of us that like to ice fish. We have had a mild winter, so the ice thickness on many of our favorite fishing lakes has been marginal. My ...

Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. CO Ben Huener (Roseau) ...

Ice anglers are enjoying the start to their season this month, taking advantage of early ice and finding willing fish. Minnesota remains the only state in the nation that allows its anglers to use ...

As winter cold bites deep, MPR News is celebrating the best of the season through a new series called "Winter Play." Our staff across the state set out to try a new-to-them winter pastime. FARIBAULT, ...