Ice fishing

In the coming days, you will notice the days getting longer, the snowbanks getting shorter, and, if you are an ice fisherman, the ice under your feet becoming a little less... trustworthy as the seasons begin to change in our neck of the woods ...

Winter still has a good grip on the northern plains for another few months. You and the kids might find yourselves going stir-crazy. The kids especially might need something to do. Let me suggest some ice fishing! Three local groups are getting things put together for a youth ice fishing derby on Saturday, February 22, 2025. ...

As the ice fishing season ramps up, it’s crucial to stay informed about ice safety. Over the weekend, I heard reports of varying ice thickness across the region. While some areas have solid, safe ice, others remain risky. Ice conditions can change rapidly, so always exercise caution before venturing out. Ic...

This is no 'the one that got away story'.  Nope, this one was reeled in by a gal about as big as this massive muskie!  However, it was almost just a story.  The resort on Minnesota's Lake of the Woods where it was caught, Zippel Bay Resort, heard about it but they had to track it down.  End result i...

Have you ever wondered how they do it? Here are step by step photos of the process of getting your gear out from the bottom of the lake.

March 15th is the last day to have your permanent ice houses out on the lakes.

So, Done Fishing? Near Kulm North Dakota (Pictures!) In 2021, Tri-State Diving shared an amazing truck/house retrieval story. Let's read on!

Here's a fish story that's actually true.

I think the answer is...yup. Going ice fishing!

Wisconsin man finds out the hard way that any ice right now is too thin.