The Ice Fishing Newsletter
Plentiful trout stockings spark local ice fishing: NE Ohio fishing report
<div><img src="https://www.cleveland.com/resizer/v2/R2DTBR7ZOBFEFHEJ6ZBGFPMCWY.jpeg?auth=59f9b9286bd3adf52491542f078d44c8ecbe7ccda82dadacb84b625689ca51ec&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Anglers wait impatiently for good, solid ice in order to flock to the well-stocked Cleveland Metroparks ponds and lakes each winter to enjoy some of the finest rainbow trout fishing of the year.</div></div>
You can do this in New Jersey, too. See ice fishing photos
<div><img src="https://www.northjersey.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2026/01/20/PNJM/88271728007-118260267.jpg?crop=6292,3540,x0,y209&width=3200&height=1801&format=pjpg&auto=webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>With winter in full swing, ice fishing is back in New Jersey. Check out photos from North Jersey.</div></div>
Maine’s largest ice fishing derby has record cash purse
When the event first began in 2005, around 100 fishers registered. Participation has grown to 20 times that number ...
Why the best ice fishing is where other anglers won’t go
I smiled with anticipation as I attached my ice fishing sled to the back of my snowmobile. I knew of a secret little walleye lake that rarely gets fishing pressure. The lake is 5 miles from the ...
Adirondack ice fishing trip turns tragic
Two men are dead, and a child has survived, after their snowmobile plunged into a pond in St. Lawrence County in the ...
Best ice fishing spots in Michigan? Ranking places these 2 at top
There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," according to Pure Michigan.
3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest to return, with no motorized vehicles on ice this year
<div><img src="https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/9/2026/01/22133504/IMG_6551-2-1024x768.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Anglers heading to the 38th annual 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest this weekend will need to leave their snowmobiles and ATVs on the trailer this year. Safety concerns regarding unseasonably warm weather and thin ice sparked a...</div></div>
Warm winter weather pulls the plug on ice fishing derbies in southwest WY
<div><img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b10ac5f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4071x2290+0+414/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=http://npr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/ad/43/6de108114f9698b864608e226305/burbotbash.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Anglers should keep an eye out for patchy, windblown and variable ice conditions, and take extra cautions this season.</div></div>
Several Becoming an Outdoors-Woman ice fishing workshops to be held across Montana
<div><img src="https://nbcmontana.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/1320/center/90/7dd03986-65f4-4421-8ab1-fe2d8938a652-ICEFISHINGPKG.jpg3.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering several Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) ice fishing workshops this winter in Kalispell, Havre and Helena.The works</div></div>
Doucette: Finally, some safe ice is beginning to take hold
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/elkodaily.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/e0/9e05810d-8890-405c-949c-0738d90bb30e/69713d463bef2.image.jpg?crop=1662,873,0,187&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>There is some good news, with a few waters reporting safe ice for ice fishing, though with the warning that ice thickness is variable at the lakes and extreme care</div></div>
Rick Bramwell Column: The dangers of ice fishing
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/heraldbulletin.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/81/28121b85-35b8-5ffb-83a4-58cc1dd26b4e/53e688588d328.preview-620.jpg?crop=620,326,0,39" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The protracted cold spell and post-deer season have me checking the ice. I do not wish for cold weather, but if it arrives and stays long enough, I enjoy ice</div></div>
Ice fishing in full swing in Elkhart Lake; Firemen, fishermen issue safety reminders
<div><img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/11f55d2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=http://ewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/b1/ed/03d59ecc45219aca074e9cd0e0bc/untitled-design.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Elkhart Lake's ice fishing season begins with safety reminders from local firefighters and fishermen about proper equipment and precautions.</div></div>
Terry Tuma Fishing Tip: Tip-Ups
<div><img src="https://ccxmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/erry-Tuma-Fishing-Tip%EF%80%A2-Tip-Ups-.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>In this week’s CCX Ice Fishing Tip, Hall of Fame angler Terry Tuma talks about the use of tip-ups.</div></div>
New York DEC to host free ice fishing clinics
<div><img src="https://gray-wbng-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/PJ2EWXZWQFDXDGRUQ6BSEUCL7M.png?auth=4c6eb76388047d95d9785a399d62e8d8661a0ebde87a558be21591a969fc90bd&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting free ice fishing clinics at various New York parks.</div></div>
6-year-old survives while two men died in ice fishing accident
<div><img src="https://cbs6albany.com/resources/media2/16x9/627/1320/0x51/90/d75f17e5-35d4-4399-9652-b85c93c11e26-icefishingholefilephoto.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Two men died after falling through the ice while ice fishing Sunday night in the Town of Clifton, according to New York State Police.</div></div>
Adirondack ice fishing trip turns tragic in St. Lawrence County
<div><img src="https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/02/71/12/17535658/11/rawImage.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Two men are dead, and a child has survived, after their snowmobile plunged into a pond in St. Lawrence County in the Adirondacks while they were on an ice fishing outing, State Police said.</div></div>
An ode to Maine ice fishing
<div><img src="https://i0.wp.com/bdn-data.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/01/FirstIce.jpg?fit=1200,1188&ssl=1" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"I love a perfectly rigged trap with a button threaded so I can place bait exactly where I want. I love precision amidst our harshest season."</div></div>
Learning how to ice fish
<div><img src="https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.thealpenanews.com/images/2026/01/19133204/2920388148447765508-231x500.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Cub Scouts of Alpena Pack 3092 and Harrisville Pack 913 visited Fletchers Landing Resort in Hillman on Saturday to learn more about ice fishing. The kids were taught about safety on the ice, how to tie a fishing knot, how to auger and clean out a fishing hole, what types of bait to use, […]</div></div>
Over 100 layoffs announced at North Star Health Alliance, Two die ice fishing in Newton Falls, Spanky's diner closes in Massena
<div><img src="https://zeta.creativecirclecdn.com/ncn/original/20240110-120726-Top%205.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Here are the top stories for today as determined by our editorial staff and highest number of page views. More than 100 employees cut from North Star Health Alliance as state continues to …</div></div>
Two die after falling into water while ice fishing in St. Lawrence County
<div><img src="https://cnycentral.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/1320/center/90/4be8e82c-6d91-4fc3-996f-6c97cf74d6fd-Ambulancegraphic.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The New York State Police said two people are dead after falling through ice in Clifton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y.</div></div>