The first ice fishing contest on the Chetek Chain of Lakes in 2026 is set for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, as the the Chetek Fire ...

Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

For those who live for ice fishing, it can be easy to jump the gun. Sure, we all want to get on the hard water, but it's critical that the ice be safe before we get on the ice. Follow these tips to ...

Despite some messy conditions on the bay that forced some last-minute changes, the second women’s ice fishing clinic held in ...

Around 175 people, including many youngsters, thronged Big Blue in Mason City on Saturday for an annual ice fishing event. Colorful warming tents dotted the ice near the shoreline as participants put ...

When you’re sitting out in the freezing cold, a good ice fishing fish finder will save you time and energy by quickly and accurately identifying structure and fish below the ice. This means less time ...