Surrounding the town, dozens of lakes dot the landscape like blue jewels scattered across green velvet. Each lake has its own ...

Tip-ups are a low-tech – but effective – tool for catching pike and walleyes under the ice. Here are the finer points of these simple setups.

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.

A comprehensive guide on how to determine if frozen lakes and rivers are safe in Wisconsin, based on DNR recommendations.