The Ice Fishing Newsletter
My misadventures ice fishing on Jordan Pond include getting a lure stuck in my nose
<div><img src="https://i0.wp.com/bdn-data.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/03/Ice-fishing-Wass-1.jpg?fit=1200,811&ssl=1" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"Partway out of the hole, the 5-inch lure unhooked from the togue, flew up toward me, and lodged perfectly inside one of my nostrils."</div></div>
Ice fishing fun and safety resources from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/samessenger.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/17/c173ac86-8fe1-5add-99e9-e8898ab3927e/69665555a5574.image.jpg?crop=1763,926,0,124&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>VERMONT -- Ice fishing got an early start this winter with the cold weather that began in December which has resulted in more days to safely enjoy this fun and</div></div>
Connecticut ice fishing thrives as cold weather boosts tradition
Continuous cold temperatures in Connecticut have created opportunities for ice fishing. WINCHESTER, Connecticut — "Keep the ...
Winterfest Returns To Andover With Ice Fishing, Fire Rescue Demo, More
<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/22956225/20260112/015651/styles/patch_image/public/012024-ped-philadelphia-pa-snow-fall-bayard-01___12135645080.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bundle up for the annual family-friendly event that often draws large crowds.</div></div>
DNR Free Fishing Weekend approaching
<div><img src="https://fox11online.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/1320/center/90/448dc350-6895-4a24-a23d-68e479c5e3d2-IcefishermanIgorCojocaruontheFoxRiverinDePere.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>DE PERE (WLUK) -- Ice fishing is a part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin, and across the state people are getting ready to take to the ice, and fish at no charge.I</div></div>
Ice Fishing game leads Kick streamer togi to reel in a huge win
<div><img src="https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice_fishing_togi.jpg.webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It was an emotional moment for togi when he reeled in a $69,000 fish in Ice Fishing. Here's how he pulled the big kahuna....</div></div>
Minnesota DNR features 'Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend'
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/hometownsource.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/27/427804ff-7b66-4f20-860f-0334751c4119/695db02c16020.image.jpg?crop=1680,882,0,31&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Minnesota DNR is offering a "Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend" from Saturday, Jan. 17 through Monday, Jan. 19.</div></div>
Current ice fishing conditions in Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap impacted by unseasonably warm weather
<div><img src="https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/01/08140653/harvey-gap-fixed-winter-1024x721.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Ice fishing conditions this winter have not been the best and it’s not looking good unless a cold snap comes in the next few weeks. Brian Palcer, Park Manager for Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls, and...</div></div>
GREAT OUTDOORS: Ice fishing at Put-in-Bay, then and now
<div><img src="https://d3i5p6znmm9yua.cloudfront.net/360_Sandusky_Live/0/0/0/0/829/19/829019_1" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Put-in-Bay has historically been the site of a vibrant ice fishing tradition.</div></div>
Area athletes shine in wrestling, basketball, ice fishing highlights
<div><img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/apg-wi.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/0a/00adb1b0-fba5-4ff8-b1e0-5c728a8cc339/696532b910629.image.jpg?crop=1176,617,0,572" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Click here to view this article from apg-wi.com.</div></div>
Ice fishing derbies cancelled, postponed due to poor ice conditions | Wyoming Game & Fish Department
CHEYENNE — Unsafe and inconsistent ice conditions across southwest Wyoming have impacted several winter fishing events this season. The Burbot Bash at Flaming Gorge has been cancelled due to safety concerns related to poor ice and projected winds. Participants who registered for this year's event will be contacted and given a choice for a refund or to have payment carried over for the 2027 tournament, which is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 22-24.
World-renowned ice fishing festival kicks off in Hwacheon
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/prnewswire.com/ea800ac61ea3e03d748725c68d2cb665" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A world-famous annual ice fishing festival kicked off Saturday in a remote mountain town in the northeastern province of Gangwon, offering weeks of ice fishing and seasonal activities.</div></div>
The Big Dipper holds its second annual ice fishing contest in honor of the Birchell Family
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/wjfw.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/d0/2d0d91ec-1e60-45ef-a590-5352a8f07efe/6962f97de5cb5.image.jpg?crop=1920,1008,0,35&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>PARK FALLS, Wis. (WJFW) – Ice Fishing is a popular activity during the winter time in the Northwoods. For the past couple years an ice fishing contest has taken place</div></div>
Angler's unexpected Yellow Perch catch raises ecological concerns at Island Park Reservoir
<div><img src="https://idahonews.com/resources/media2/16x9/771/1320/168x0/90/561fe575-716f-44b5-b440-96a103739de9-Screenshot20260109152506.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>According to Idaho Fish and Game, an angler ice fishing on Island Park Reservoir on Jan. 3, 2026, unexpectedly caught a 5-inch-long Yellow Perch, a species not</div></div>
North Country Angler: It's ice fishing derby time
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/conwaydailysun.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/83/283e80b6-a294-4ee7-9363-8a217e70010f/6961578cd990a.image.jpg?crop=871,457,0,521" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Long, cold days and nights have allowed waterbodies to freeze over, providing safe ice fishing conditions. Many area waterbodies have six inches or more of fishable ice. Ice fishing derbies</div></div>
These 26 U.P. ice fishing spots are kept clear of snow
<div><img src="https://www.mlive.com/resizer/v2/SCGHQ3TKLVBIVEIVMGE5Q3TCTI.jpg?auth=945f6875123234afd837568f38af8c731fe4d6743d18e91ea4fee0b964a33e31&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90" style="width: 100%;" /><div>These DNR sites are plowed, ensuring access to frozen lakes throughout the winter.</div></div>
Ice Fishing at Lake Koshkonong
<div><img src="https://fox47.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/49580391-ae8a-4eff-a73b-f22c499abbfb-WGO_IceFishing.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Lake Koshkonong is the primary ice fishing destination near Edgerton. It’s a large, shallow lake that freezes reliably and draws anglers from across southern Wi</div></div>
Kids go ice fishing in indoor class
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/carrollspaper.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/14/414be674-fc1a-44fd-b576-42784d9f0450/695eb9eec6cf2.image.jpg?crop=1000,525,0,600" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Conditions weren’t suitable for real ice fishing at Swan Lake; nevertheless, kids learned some basics about the recreation when they participated in a clinic Friday, Jan. 2, hosted by Carroll</div></div>
Massachusetts Fishing Report- January 2026
<div><img src="https://onthewater.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ron-lake-trout.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Ice fishing season carries on in western Massachusetts while areas closer to the coast experience a slight melt-off, which could bring open water opportunities for bass and trout.</div></div>
Safety is top priority for anglers on icy St. Lawrence River
<div><img src="https://gray-wwny-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/XTEHY4QUZVBGNOSSGGXZW42UUE.jpg?auth=ebed916bdd434334e4159955ab70c5f8168006df1aa58e976fd349caf4373380&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>As ships continue making their way out of the St. Lawrence Seaway, ice fishing enthusiasts are paying extra attention to safety.</div></div>