Checking the ice can easily be done with an auger or “spud bar” — a long, metal tool with a chisel on one end — at various ...

Thousands gathered at EAA grounds in Oshkosh for the annual ice fishing expo, featuring equipment displays and safety ...

The Vt. Department of Fish & Wildlife reminds anglers to check out changes to fishing regulations taking effect Jan. 1. The ...

Thin ice can turn dangerous fast, and state officials want anglers to slow down before stepping out this winter. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a safety advisory ...

Ice-covered Georgetown Lake on a gray Sunday afternoon. Fishing huts off in the background. An occasional gusty wind blowing snow across the ice. Eight people, ranging in age from 13 to 72, hold ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminded ice anglers late last week to prioritize safety while ice fishing this season. With an earlier start ...

As always, use extreme caution when heading out. Most of the smaller lakes have 4 to 6 inches of ice, and less on the larger lakes like Bemidji.

The two Michigan lakes that earned a spot on the list include the following: Hamlin Lake is located in western Michigan, near ...

Vermont wildlife officials said Tuesday that they want to help people learn the basics of a popular winter past-time, with ...

This is the time of year when anglers start getting their gear ready for ice fishing. In this week’s segment of North Dakota ...

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.

Winona’s annual kids’ ice fishing event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the McNally Boat Landing on Prairie Island Drive. This event ...