Anglers are enjoying the “hard water” that is covering many of the lakes across Pennsylvania as ice fishing is officially here. Anglers are drilling holes through several inches of ice to catch ...

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 ...

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, ...

It doesn't matter how long you've waited or how eager you are to get on the ice, safety always comes first. | ID 236225124 © Dmitry Markov | Dreamstime.com For those ...

It was still dark when my fishing partner and I pulled into the parking lot at Geano Beach Bar and Grill in Green Bay. The temperatures were nearing in the single digits, and the wind chill made us ...

Which ice-fishing auger is best? Even if you own the best ice-fishing gear on the planet, you won’t get very far without a high-quality ice-fishing auger. These essential tools drill through the ...

Like any style of fishing, ice fishing definitely has a learning curve. Even as an avid fly and spin fisherman with loads of diverse experience, my first time stepping out onto the ice was ...

Ice fishing is one of the few sports where sitting in a chair and drinking coffee (or beer) counts as peak performance. It’s just you, a frozen body of water, and the promise of a big catch. But while ...

Ice fishing contests used to be a rite of winter on Lake Hopatcong. Then New Jersey’s winters started getting warmer. The Knee Deep Club scheduled nine ice fishing contests in 2022, 2023 and 2024. All ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better ...