Ice depth on local lakes has hit 15 to 20 inches, encouraging winter fun and fishing, though anglers might need to adjust their tactics for January's tricky conditions.

Elkhart Lake's ice fishing season begins with safety reminders from local firefighters and fishermen about proper equipment ...

Downsizing your jigs/spoons can sometimes help to get fish to bite. Lately, you can see them coming up to your baits on your ...

The fluctuating ice on Central Minnesota lakes is creating challenges for anglers, yet walleye fishing on Red Lake thrives, ...

The author rallies a group of Michigan buddies for a sunny day of lake trout fishing on Michigan's Crystal Lake.

The deep freeze is a welcome invitation back onto frozen lakes for area ice fishermen.

When crappies turn finicky, small adjustments make a big difference. These five ice fishing moves help turn follows into ...

As wind and snow blew hard across White Bear Lake on Dec. 31, Mark Walker was keeping to his winter clock. This time of year, he, his wife and his daughter make time for ice fishing. Walker worked a ...

Ted Janes recounts the first time he went smelt fishing on an iced-over river in Maine, where he found an all-night party and ...

Will the Black Lake lake sturgeon fishing season again set a time record in 2026? We'll find out Feb. 7 when the season begins — and most likely also end. The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on ...

There's a state park in Wyoming that offers outdoor lovers year-round recreational activities like swimming, kayaking, ice ...

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...