Although all of the nearly 9,000 participants of the 33rd Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza presumably signed up to catch fish on one day in late January, most will tell you it’s really an ...

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 ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

Hello folks, we're out here today on the frozen Lake Erie, after walking a couple miles out to our fishing spot. We're looking for those big Lake Erie winter perch. After drilling a couple holes ...

Why Ice Fish for Perch? Yellow perch are some of the best-tasting freshwater fish. And when they're in a biting mood, they will hit just about any lure they can fit in their mouths. Other times, ...

A Pennsylvania angler caught the biggest fish of his life while ice fishing Friday afternoon at High Point Lake in Somerset County. Dalton Stevanus, 21, of the Rockwood area, pulled a 44½ inch ...

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This story contains photos from the 2023 tourney. This year’s event will be held on Feb. 1, 2025. Although all of the nearly 9,000 participants of the 33rd Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza ...