Two Minnesota ice anglers landed a rare golden crappie, likely caused by xanthochromism—an extremely uncommon genetic ...

According to guides and other players in the sport, Minnesotans are snapping up gear, booking trips and winter fishing earlier than recent seasons because of ice-making weather th ...

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When it comes to ice fishing, a hot bite for crappies under the hardwater is tough to beat. While sometimes these finicky fish need to be finessed with tiny jigs tipped with spikes, in presentations ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is keeping boating access sites plowed at more than two dozen Upper Peninsula ...

Time is growing shorter for a seasonal staple, for those hearty enough to endure the elements. The ice fishing season isn’t what it was even earlier this century, said Dan Indicavitch, president of ...

When looking for a spot to drill holes for ice fishing, be aware of conditions that can create bad ice, such as inlets and outlets, springs, or docks and other structures that can absorb sunlight and ...

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 ...

There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," ...