Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

Seven-year-old Kori Draper is all smiles after catching a perch during the DNR's Hard Water School at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center in Cadillac Photo by Michigan DNR (Press Release provided ...

Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

Jan 10, 2026 Jan 10, 2026 Updated Jan 10, 2026 WINONA (WKBT) — Children in Winona experienced a quintessential Midwest winter tradition Saturday, learning the fundamentals of ice fishing during an ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

MONTPELIER — January is the start of ice fishing season in Vermont, and a forecast of cold weather over the coming week should offer increasing opportunities to safely enjoy this fun and accessible ...

Elsa and Anna, characters featured in the animated Disney movie “Frozen,” have nothing on the frigid folks in Pennsylvania as we endure a prolonged cold snap of record low temperatures and plenty of ...

CHENANGO, OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Those looking to get outside during the cold winter months may enjoy ice fishing at local ponds and lakes across the Southern Tier. The New York State ...