The Ice Fishing Newsletter
‘It’s a Miracle.’ College Student Rescues Older Ice Fisherman Who Fell in a Lake, Survived for 3 Hours
<div><img src="https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jake-copy.jpg?w=1200" style="width: 100%;" /><div>An engineering student was ice fishing when he heard shouts for help, and discovered a half-submerged older man hanging on for dear life.</div></div>
Greenville Fire Department to host ice fishing derby fundraiser
<div><img src="https://gray-wabi-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/43TMOG4VIFGCTKGQTXHBMJOSVU.png?auth=b5f2acb5c5c3a72ea754356967dfb95573999a84379a8a5112ba99c18fced3e0&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>There will be door prizes along with cash prizes for the largest lake trout and cusk.</div></div>
The ice is melting, but the experience is not
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/gmtoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/db/2db69c48-f8ad-4996-bb4f-2a99613c8a6d/69a043330cb4b.image.jpg?crop=1069,561,56,181" style="width: 100%;" /><div>High schools in Washington County celebrate their fishing teams' successes and experiences in the 2026 ice fishing season.</div></div>
Woman wins ice fishing contest with large northern
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/hometownsource.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/05/805ab0e2-26ec-4740-83c3-f470e82b4a3c/699c79a5c2f1e.image.jpg?crop=1218,639,8,295&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Laurie Schommer, of Isanti, was the winner of the Princeton Lions annual ice fishing contest on Green Lake Sunday, Feb. 22, with her catch of a 2.45-pound northern pike. Schommer</div></div>
Sports shops see increase in ice fishing sales
<div><img src="https://gray-wluc-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/KBDPX5RZIBHXVI6GY3M264N27I.png?auth=22c8ff73fbd8b15e0cbdfbaa770ba9f96d9f28f80be3a79a1ee943b19892be43&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Wilderness Sports is offering an ice fishing essentials basket at a discount for any fishers still ready to go out.</div></div>
Big success as Chetek Amvets host 17th annual Just for Kids Ice Fishing Contest
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/chetekalert.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/7d/f7d1a243-d96c-4b60-85eb-2de33302b919/699f35328f49c.image.jpg?crop=224,224,184,20&resize=200,200&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Chetek Amvets Post No. 25 hosted the Doug “Digger” Robinson Memorial Just for Kids Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, Feb. 21. The 17th annual event honored the late Doug</div></div>
FISH ON! Lakeview hosting National Ice Fishing Championship
<div><img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/db3fddb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/532x299+5+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=http://ewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/d8/91/0c4fa4434932be2ce258fc3bc570/screenshot-2025-02-16-at-4-47-04-pm.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Lakeview is not a community that gets cold feet, once again hosting a major ice fishing competition: the National Ice Fishing Championship.</div></div>
Why would anyone sit on a frozen lake ice fishing all day?
<div><img src="https://i0.wp.com/bdn-data.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-2026-02-24T201304.567.jpg?fit=1200,800&ssl=1" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"Because every once in a while, the ice rewards your patience in a way that makes all the cold, slow days worthwhile."</div></div>
Bobbers down! Kids' ice fishing at Deep Creek Lake
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/80/98041b3e-8aba-459d-bb38-9aba0e8c26b8/6999b1e056532.image.jpg?crop=1246,654,0,83&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>McHENRY -- Valentines Day celebrates love, connection, and catching hearts. But for some, there’s the additional action of catching fish.</div></div>
Ice fishing around Door County? DNR issues reminder about ice shanties
<div><img src="https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/gcdn/presto/2022/02/12/PGRB/d34e707c-567e-4896-95f9-5acbb427c5fb-GPG_sturgeonspearing_021222_SK27.jpg?crop=4468,2514,x0,y83&width=3200&height=1801&format=pjpg&auto=webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The DNR sets deadlines to remove shanties that aren't removed daily to help prevent them from breaking through the ice as spring approaches.</div></div>
17-pound lake trout headlines milestone ice fishing derby
<div><img src="https://i0.wp.com/bdn-data.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-2026-02-23T203101.460.jpg?fit=1200,800&ssl=1" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"When lines were pulled Sunday afternoon, the derby concluded with strong participation and impressive catches."</div></div>
7 Ice Fishing Hacks To Remember
<div><img src="https://content.osgnetworks.tv/photopacks/robertson_icehacks_feb26_546361/546366_robertson_icehacks_workingboxsmall_hero_1200x800.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Some common sense solutions to some frustrating problems that often arise on the ice</div></div>
Ice shelter removal deadlines approaching
<div><img src="https://www.fox21online.com/content/uploads/2026/02/r/k/ice-house-banner.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Ice Fishing State Boundary Map DULUTH, Minn. — Recent warm weather has deteriorated many public water accesses in the central and southern parts of Minnesota and prompted thin-ice warnings for some bodies of water. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind anglers to start planning for bringing them off the ice in advance of approaching removal deadlines. “It’s...</div></div>
Dude, I had the best last two days. I went ice fishing all afternoon yesterday, and today I went to church and then got to go...
<p>Dude, I had the best last two days. I went ice fishing all afternoon yesterday, and today I went to church and then got to go downhill skiing for the first time ever with my friends! Ahhh! I’m so happy. <br/> I’ve been trying to help my mental health, and going out with my friends is helping SO much. </p>
Take a look at historical photos of Mainers ice fishing
<div><img src="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/02/0226-ice-fishing-1956-TWO.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Six photos capture the sport in the 1950s and '70s.</div></div>
Excitement reeled in during Family Ice Fishing Day in Milford
<div><img src="https://gray-wabi-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/JJYKP53VGRHXHMTB73AW4CG5VQ.png?auth=124e3380a35da30c3e3f945522216fdc87bfda9694f53a8c28228b16912eae3c&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The 2026 Family Ice Fishing Day took place at Pickerel Pond off Stud Mill Road in Milford. The event was hosted by the Maine Youth Fish & Game Association.</div></div>
Lake St. Clair Metropark ice fishing | Brother Nature
There's no shortage of opportunities at the Huron Clinton Metroparks. And that includes during the coldest conditions in the ...
The best ice fishing tip | Thundermist quick fishing tip
Hello folks, today I'd like to share with you a quick fishing tip on ice fishing. I have a lot of tips to share, though if I ...
Angler lands record crappie while ice fishing during Super Bowl
“I thought it was a walleye the whole time, even when I got it up into the ice hole.” ...
Arctic freeze gives Upstate NY angler epic ice fishing opportunity: ‘Action was nonstop’
For the first time in 11 years, Owasco Lake is frozen enough for Freddy Kuang, of Endicott, to get way out on the hardwater ...