There are "about 4-5 months of cold winter weather where the lakes freeze over enough to get some quality ice fishing in," according to Pure Michigan.

What may surprise newcomers is how geographically diverse ice fishing is. California’s Silver Lake, near Lake Tahoe, can support winter trout fishing during colder seasons, while Idaho’s Henrys Lake ...

A DNR expert said the cold snap has made ice "even thicker" on many southeast Michigan lakes, giving people "more comfort ...

Two lakes in Michigan have been named among the best destinations in the country for ice fishing. The lakes ranked on the “10 Best Ice Fishing Destinations in the US for 2026″ list by Fishing Booker.

This story, “Ice Cold Trout,” appeared in the December 1962 issue of Outdoor Life. Fred Peterson raced for the tip-up. Half sliding, half falling, he tossed his gloves to the ice and crouched over the ...

On ice or open water, winter lakers deliver a reward only those willing to work for it will ever know. I dragged the 12-foot aluminum boat across the frozen boat landing and attached a 6-horse motor ...

On a brisk January day with wind chills plunging to minus 25 degrees, Paul “Blade” Bloedorn stood out on nearly 2 feet of ice ...

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