For nearly half the year, ice fishing in the north country is a simple fact of life—like taxes, death, and mischief—except immeasurably more enjoyable once you work through the “mischief” of staying ...

Time is growing shorter for a seasonal staple, for those hearty enough to endure the elements. The ice fishing season isn’t what it was even earlier this century, said Dan Indicavitch, president of ...

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 ...

“There is no safe ice” is a common aphorism among anglers who fish on frozen lakes and rivers. But the primal drive to hook the first walleye of winter—and post the trophy on social media—can lead to ...

Every angler out there has a special place in their heart for a certain species, and if you grew up in the Northeast or Midwest, it’s likely to be the yellow perch. These hardy little fish are ...