There’s good news for trout anglers who have kept their fishing rods on ice for the winter, so to speak. The hard water covering reservoirs at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area has begun to melt away ...

Terry Tischler and his group of friends share their ice fishing tips, a hobby that started as a way to get out of the house during the winter months.

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

NESTOR FALLS, Ont. -- "Oh! Got one!" Pete Dzubay shouted as his ice fishing rod bent under the strain of a 5-pound lake trout tugging in the icy water 40 feet below. The angry trout peeled line off ...

Ice anglers covet early and late ice, when fish are active. Some of the worst fishing occurs in late January and February, when the ice is thick and blanketed in snow. Sunlight can't penetrate.

Kaleb Nelson has fished Scofield Reservoir southeast of Salt Lake City for most of his life. He’d always known about the lake because he’d heard his grandfather talk about it when he was a kid. “My ...

Don't be afraid to fish only a foot below the ice as trout often travel very shallow, but also your next fish may be inches from the bottom. They hit your lure so aggressively that often you will miss ...

Winter has descended upon Vail, with deep snow covering it all. Ski conditions have reached epic proportions. The arrival of prime winter is here. Along with the pleasantries winter provides, anglers ...

Bear Lake on the Idaho/Utah border is home to a unique mix of fish species — including big Mackinaw trout that provide year-round trophy opportunities for anglers. Jordan Rodriguez As I stepped into ...

DULUTH -- Chris Johnson had his hands full. Sitting alone in his fishing shelter Tuesday afternoon on Lake Superior, his fishing rod was bent in a serious arc. His rod tip was pointed straight at the ...

Over the past decade, I’ve fallen in love with ice fishing. Adventures on the hardwater provide an entirely new set of experiences to enjoy and challenges to overcome. Plus, you can fish year-round!