Burbot, also known as ling, are easily one of the most interesting fish that swim in U.S. lakes and rivers. If you’ve never heard of them, it might be because you’ve never caught one — even if they ...

Dan Jasper says to start shallow (5 to 15 feet) and look for any green weeds near hard bottom or near drop-offs.

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers ...

Minnesota's sprawling Red Lake is a true walleye factory and a top ice fishing destination. Every winter, thousands of walleye anglers pour onto Upper Red for good reason. But if you don’t follow the ...

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 ...

Walleyes and panfish are a big deal for ice anglers come winter. And of course there are the trout chasers and even people who pursue northern pike. I like fishing for all of these species, but I ...

Ice fishing is a fun cold-weather activity and a great way for a group of people to spend time outdoors during winter. The group I ice fish with likes to build a fire in a barrel on the bank of our ...

Which ice-fishing auger is best? Even if you own the best ice-fishing gear on the planet, you won’t get very far without a high-quality ice-fishing auger. These essential tools drill through the ...

After two weeks of consistent, sub-freezing temperatures, upstate New York’s ice fishing season is off to a rock-solid start. Ice anglers in CNY hit the hard water in droves for the first time last ...

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