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 via ...

This past week brought perfect ice-making weather. It may not have been everyone’s idea of a great time, but for ice fishing ...

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 ...

time for an ice fishing derby. Just ask the members of the Nanticoke Conservation Club. When club members were finished registering anglers and conducting an educational ice fishing skills clinic last ...

Whether you're an expert or just getting started, review the instructions and safety tips below for a fun, safe experience on ...

Around 175 people, including many youngsters, thronged Big Blue in Mason City on Saturday for an annual ice fishing event. Colorful warming tents dotted the ice near the shoreline as participants put ...

The cold weather provides a whole new set of outdoor activities, and if you find yourself looking to try out ice fishing in Illinois, we have got you covered.

Yes, in spite of our unusually warm weather, ice fishing season is here. ‘Tis the hard water fishing season! Smith Lake, located close to Kalispell, is one of the first lakes to freeze over, so it is ...

It was another successful event and attendance was high once again for the Chetek Fire Department’s 32nd annual Adult and ...

Underneath a speckless sky, Durango, Bayfield and La Plata County residents gathered at Vallecito Reservoir for the Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament. The tournament was sponsored by the ...

Christmas has almost arrived, and for those folk with ice anglers on their gift list, picking out the perfect fishing accessory can be a struggle. That's why we've put together this last minute gift ...