Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

Seven-year-old Kori Draper is all smiles after catching a perch during the DNR's Hard Water School at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center in Cadillac Photo by Michigan DNR (Press Release provided ...

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 ...

An Avid angler shares what it's like to go ice fishing for the first in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and 6 other spots you can try it this winter.

Ice fishing in Central Minnesota is still going strong, with anglers targeting perch and crappies. Warmer weather posed ...

Today I'd like to share with you a bunch of quick fishing tips about ice fishing in this short 1-2 minute video. I talk about when the best time of day to go ice fishing is, where on the ice is the ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted via ...

Jan 10, 2026 Jan 10, 2026 Updated Jan 10, 2026 WINONA (WKBT) — Children in Winona experienced a quintessential Midwest winter tradition Saturday, learning the fundamentals of ice fishing during an ...

Learn how to stay safe while ice fishing and explore the history of this winter tradition! You’ll discover how to find the best fishing spots, catch fish, and the essentials of ice fishing safety.

Last week I had the pleasure of fishing with a family of novice ice fishers. Edith Heyward called to ask if I would guide her and her daughters, Becky and Jocelyn, on an ice-fishing trip. Edith said ...

It’s tough work since there’s a foot of crunchy snow on the ice which makes for tough going but that doesn’t bother them. There’s laughter and lots of snow flying about as they play. The year before ...