Ice fishermen made their way onto frozen waters this week, using spud bars to test ice thickness as they pursued their winter ...

Ciscoes—also called tullibees—fight hard, school up, and bite all winter. Here’s why they’re my favorite fish to pull through ...

In the world of Western trout fishing, the first hard freezes of fall can be a motivating force — both for fishermen and the fish themselves. They’re reminders that prime time for big eats is slipping ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.

As Central New Yorkers button up for the big freeze coming this way, ice anglers are rubbing their hands together in ...

If you're an ice fishing fan like me, no doubt you count down the seconds until ice first locks up the underwater world. You'd rather stare down an 8-inch hole in the ice than at a 50-inch TV in your ...

Ice fishing is a beloved and popular winter sport in the North Country. But it also has inherent dangers. With an earlier than usual start to the ice fishing season, the New York Department of ...

Minnesota is holding its statewide winter fishing event over the three-day weekend, Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19. Any Minnesota resident can go fishing for free if fishing with a ...