Today we're out on the ice, just north of Kingston Ontario, geared up with tip-ups, light-action ice fishing rods, T-Turn swivels, and live shiners, as we fish just a couple feet below the ice for ...

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 ...

“Today’s technology offers opportunities like never before,” said ice fishing expert Scott Brauer of Gasport. “The internet is a great way to find out what you need to do to get started. Hop on ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

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 ...

“Sit with your back to the wind,” My dad would say. I don’t have a lot of memories of ice fishing as a kid, but that was one of them. I was sitting on a five-gallon bucket, trying to tolerate the cold ...

It’s ice fishing season, and for Door County anglers that means catching lake whitefish. But warming winters are impacting the iconic species. Zach Burgess has been fishing both sides of the Door ...

Seek a variety of activities, from ice fishing to spring turkey hunts. Learn about ice fishing at Pokagon State Park or hike into the sugar bush at Bendix Woods County Park. Join guided walks to see ...

Last week we aired a story about someone who was out ice fishing on Black Pond in Paul Smith’s. Pretty quickly after the story aired, we heard from several listeners who said ice fishing wasn’t ...