The Ice Fishing Newsletter
Lithuania wins World Ice Fishing Championship hosted in West Michigan
<div><img src="https://www.woodtv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2025/02/Ice-Fishing-7.jpg?strip=1&w=640" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The World Ice Fishing Championship has wrapped up, and one country is taking home the top prize.</div></div>
2025 World Ice Fishing Championship in Lakeview draws crowds from around the country.
<div><img src="https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/67ce5b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/541x284+0+7/resize/1200x630!/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>The 2025 World Ice Fishing Championship concluded Sunday, bringing a wave of excitement to the small town of Lakeview, which has a population of just over 1,000.</div></div>
Kaukauna High anglers place fourth in state ice fishing championship
<div><img src="https://kaukaunacommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/0215_fishing.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Kaukauna High School fishing team finished fourth in a field of 87 in the 2025 WIFA State Ice Fishing Championship.</div></div>
'Winter Extravaganza' offers ice fishing and fun at Range Pond State Park
<div><img src="https://wgme.com/resources/media2/16x9/1011/986/0x6/90/017986e2-299d-493a-8722-755059c2e1ce-extravaganza.PNG" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Some fun happening out on the ice in Poland over the weekend.</div></div>
Over 1,000 students compete in State Ice Fishing Championship on Mississippi River
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/wxow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/fd/0fd7833e-ec01-11ef-824a-0f23c06c7aaf/67b1382690571.image.png?crop=1920,1008,0,35&resize=438,230&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A fresh snowfall in the Coulee Region was a nice supplement as many were out on the Mississippi River between Trempealeau and Stoddard for the 2025 WIFA State Ice Fishing</div></div>
Hundreds of fish caught in annual ice fishing tournament
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Chisholm Kiwanis delays ice fishing contest
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/mesabitribune.com/content/tncms/custom/image/0bbf17d4-13ad-11eb-8fcd-0b90c4591265.jpg?resize=600,315" style="width: 100%;" /><div>CHISHOLM—Cold weather forecasted for Saturday, Feb. 15 has forced the Chisholm Kiwanis Club to delay its ice fishing contest, the club announced on Facebook.</div></div>
St. Lawrence County student presentation emphasizes ice/cold water safety, ice fishing regulations -
<div><img src="https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/unnamed-2025-02-13T203813.591-1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>On Jan. 30 and 31, ECO Atwood and Forest Ranger Jansen teamed up for outreach at the Edwards-Knox School in St. Lawrence County to speak to students about ice fishing regulations, ice/cold water safety, and how to rescue or assist someone who falls through the ice. Officer Atwood and Ranger Jansen also fielded questions from students about how to remain safe while enjoying ice fishing activities. DEC reminds ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and make sure ice is thick enough before heading out. Before leaving shore, ice anglers are advised to check the thickness of » Continue Reading.</div></div>
This Nonprofit Wants Your Help Measuring Great Lakes Ice Cover
<div><img src="https://eyesonly.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/ice_fishing_hole.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>If you’re an ice fishing enthusiast who plans on fishing Great Lakes waters this winter, there’s a nonprofit that will pay you to document and share data from your trek. It’s all part of a grant-funded effort to build detailed libraries of ice thickness data, with cited benefits ranging from recreation safety to improved climate …</div></div>
World Ice Fishing Championship kicks off on Lake Tamarack in West Michigan
<div><img src="https://www.mlive.com/resizer/v2/IF7TSVICYZHD3DIBTN7TKHGOJM.JPG?auth=18715ab9645b7847a6b3573b82905aec775469eba26abac7bb799644e31ce06e&width=1280&quality=90" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Michiganders Chad Schaub, Zack George and Keith Kniffen will compete with the U.S. national ice fishing team against those from nine other countries in Lakeview.</div></div>
Montana Duo Battles in 2025 World Ice Fishing Championship
<div><img src="https://townsquare.media/site/108/files/2025/02/attachment-Untitled-design-65.jpg?w=1200&q=75&format=natural" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Team USA in competing against some of the best ice anglers in the world.</div></div>
World Ice Fishing Championship kicks off in Lakeview
<div><img src="https://www.mlive.com/resizer/v2/DAL65TRVTFBPTF4EQ3Y62U4KOU.JPG?auth=c402fd3051dc0ea123a6a473347fd6a637331a6c284eeb7c5e64f4814295c9da&width=1280&quality=90" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
Chiseling a fishing hole
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/unionleader.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/e4/4e47c004-f059-5dcf-81d8-573e3982fdaf/67afa901dd6aa.image.jpg?crop=1762,925,0,125&resize=438,230&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Brian Bourque of Raymond chisels a hole while ice fishing in blustery conditions at Lake Massabesic in Auburn on Feb. 14, 2025.</div></div>
Anglers can fish for free in Michigan this weekend
<div><img src="https://www.woodtv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2025/02/world-ice-fishing-championship-2.jpg?strip=1&w=640" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Those headed out for some ice fishing this weekend can do so for free.</div></div>
Ice fishing returns to Battle on Bago in Oshkosh
<div><img src="https://fox11online.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/2ce3bfc5-e261-485d-aec2-4c10771314e7-FishingshacksonLakeWinnebagoinOshkosh.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Thousands are taking to the frozen surface of the Lake Winnebago System.It's the second weekend of sturgeon spearing, and the 18th annual "Bat</div></div>
Team USA can’t reel in medal at ice fishing championship in Michigan
<div><img src="https://www.bridgemi.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-02/rsz_norman-ice-fishing-37.jpg?itok=v2D-V8HA" style="width: 100%;" /><div>After leading the first day, the team finishes sixth in the world match. It was held for the first time in Michigan, and organizers are angling to make fishing an Olympic sport.</div></div>
Ice fishing for fun, fresh food in Fort St. James
<div><img src="https://www.bpmcdn.com/f/files/williamslake/2025-february/allenmimg_9967.jpg;w=1200;h=800;mode=crop" style="width: 100%;" /><div>An ice fisherman returns from a sunny Saturday on Stuart Lake</div></div>
5 Things to Do: Ice fishing in Johnsburg, a ‘murder mystery’ in Richmond and Valentine’s events
<div><img src="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/VQFVIb15iS0ZeQDeZ9VG1cSMl24=/1200x630/filters:format(jpg):quality(70):focal(2646x1720:2656x1730)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/OUYGYFEPGBHH3M3RGPYQWYXSKM.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner in Island Lake and McHenry this weekend in McHenry County.</div></div>
Hayward Lakes Ice Fishing
<div><img src="https://fox47.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/af067c56-2c5a-4ed6-8a76-92c537a48b48-IceFishingHayward.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Hayward Lakes is seeing the best year of ice they have seen in a very long time. Most lakes have 20-24 inches of ice and low snow cover which makes travel easy.</div></div>
County says no to ice fishing at Glenwood Lake
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bdtonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/94/d947289a-ea3b-11ef-adae-e3058c4cc93f/67ae3fb81a605.image.jpg?crop=810,425,0,327" style="width: 100%;" /><div>princeton – New signs going up around Glenwood Lake will be warning people that while fishing at the lake is permitted, going out onto the ice when it’s frozen over,</div></div>