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 ...

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.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds ice anglers to put safety first ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put ...

In upstate waters, some of the most popular fish to target while ice fishing include yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, ...

The Chetek Chain of Lakes is a destination for fishing of all sorts, especially when it comes to fishing on the hard water. Whether you’re jigging for panfish or targeting ...

By Al Raychard Our kind and generous outdoors editor, Susan Bard, recently asked if I do any early season ice fishing for ...

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, ...