As is often the case, necessity led to the invention of a new form of angling -- ice fishing -- in order to get around this icy blockade. Ice fishing actually began out of true necessity ...

Yes, ice fishing requires different gear than open-water fishing, but you don't need to break the bank to get started in this fun and exciting sport. Here are some tips on how to break in on a budget.

Read Next: The Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders of 2025 If you aren’t equipped with electronics, you can set several tip-ups along the descent. (More on this in the next section.) Or you can try jigging ...

Go with a high-quality reel and lube it with grease specifically designed for ice fishing. Then test the drag before you start fishing to ensure it’s working properly. You should be able to ...

Here’s everything you need to know to start tip-up ice fishing. You can use a tip-up ... Use these three tips to hook more fish on your tip-ups: Go Big: Tip-ups give anglers the chance to ...

Other safety suggestions by the WDFW include spreading out to avoid concentrating weight in one area, bringing a spare set of ...

Twelve Mile Lake/Creek is located in southwest Iowa and has been a favorite for late-season bluegill, crappie, and walleye ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation urges anglers to keep these tips in mind when planning your next ice fishing trip. – four inches of clear, black ice is generally safe ...

With temperatures below freezing across much of Wyoming, ice fishing season has begun. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department ...

Ice fishing is going well at the moment in Garfield County, at least according to Matt Rowe, Recreation Manager for the city of Rifle’s Parks and Recreation department. “I’ve only been out a few times ...