Ice fishing

With ice thickness varying from spot to spot, the excitement of fishing comes with a side of caution this winter.

In the coming days, you will notice the days getting longer, the snowbanks getting shorter, and, if you are an ice fisherman, the ice under your feet becoming a little less... trustworthy as the seasons begin to change in our neck of the woods ...

Winter still has a good grip on the northern plains for another few months. You and the kids might find yourselves going stir-crazy. The kids especially might need something to do. Let me suggest some ice fishing! Three local groups are getting things put together for a youth ice fishing derby on Saturday, February 22, 2025. ...

As the ice fishing season ramps up, it’s crucial to stay informed about ice safety. Over the weekend, I heard reports of varying ice thickness across the region. While some areas have solid, safe ice, others remain risky. Ice conditions can change rapidly, so always exercise caution before venturing out. Ic...

This is no 'the one that got away story'.  Nope, this one was reeled in by a gal about as big as this massive muskie!  However, it was almost just a story.  The resort on Minnesota's Lake of the Woods where it was caught, Zippel Bay Resort, heard about it but they had to track it down.  End result i...

Have you ever wondered how they do it? Here are step by step photos of the process of getting your gear out from the bottom of the lake.

You can't talk about winter in North Dakota without bringing up ice fishing—it's a big deal! When those lakes freeze over, it's like a fishing frenzy starts. Folks bundle up and head out to frozen spots hoping for that big catch. Plus, there are these ice fishing tournaments that really amp up the excitement. They...

Winter still has a good grip on the northern plains for another couple of months. You and the kids might find yourselves going stir crazy. The kids especially might need something do to. Let me suggest some ice fishing! two local groups are getting things put together for a kids fishing outing on Saturday, February 11...

The first official weekend of 2023 is here, and the weather looks to be fairly decent for January. Saturday will start off cool and cloudy, but as the afternoon approaches, we will see some scattered sunshine with temps expected to be around 25-30 degrees...