Begin by spooling the reel with a heavy-duty Dacron ice fishing line. From there, tie on a lengthy section of fluorocarbon leader material connected to the main line via a barrel swivel.

Chaumont Bay's shallow waters, narrow inlet, and northern location make it an ideal destination for winter anglers.

It is never certain how long it will last, but at the time of this writing on Jan. 19, ice fishing is underway in certain locations on Ohio’s north coast.

Discover the best walleye rigs for ice fishing, including the Rapala Jigging Rap, VMC Rattle Spoon, and live bait setups. Master these techniques to catch more.

Recent colder weather has allowed for ice to become thick enough for ice fishing, sparking an uptick in sales to area stores.

Two winters ago, Minnesota’s frozen lakes were awash in so much slush that anglers needed hip boots to venture onto ice in ...

A double-digit blackfish was landed by the hardy tog fishing faithful. Meanwhile, with all the cold temperatures, ice fishing ...

A winter that’s been unusually mild so far has deprived anglers who like to drill a hole in thick ice and drop a line into the frigid water of a local pond or reservoir. Without the extended cold snap ...

Vermonters like to ice fish. With that in mind, Vermont Fish & Wildlife offers tips and instructions for beginners and ...