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To some there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on a frozen lake for hours, with some close friends, just waiting to get that big catch of the day. Nothing in sight for miles, except for your breath and a frozen lake from shore to shore. While many people try to avoid the cold, these brave fishermen embrace it and take on this challenge from mother nature.

It may seem like a dangerous hobby, but ice fishing is popular in the northern United States and can yield some of the year’s biggest catches. Want to learn more about ice fishing? Find articles here for the best ice fishing products, tip and tricks, and places to ice fish.

guy ice fishing on lake

Our Favorite Reels for Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is different from many other forms of fishing – instead of casting, you simply drop your line in a hole created by an ice auger. This means that the function of an ice fishing reel is different. Ice...

walleye ice fishing

Ice Fishing for Walleye: Tips and Tricks

Walleye are one of the most sought-after fish that you can catch under the ice. There is no doubt that one of the top fish on any ice angler’s checklist is walleye. There aren’t many fish out there that make for great...

crappie ice fishing

Ice Fishing for Crappie: Tips and Tricks

Crappie are labelled as underwater predators, which makes them different from the rest of the fish that swim under thick blanket of ice. Catching them is a skill that you have to learn and master before you pack up the...

ice fishing perch

Ice Fishing for Perch: Tips and Tricks

This popular game fish can be caught throughout the year, but perch are a common ice fishing target. Perch are considered one of the easiest and most fun fish to catch from under thick ice sheets. Learn how to best...

propane ice augers

Best Propane Ice Augers

Propane ice augers are growing in popularity for ice anglers. These augers are almost as powerful as gas augers, without the mess and harmful emissions produced by gas augers. Learn more about propane powered augers and...

people ice fishing at a spot in ohio

Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Ohio

Ohio winters can be brutal thanks to the cold air that blows off Lake Erie. Even though it is the source of some of the harshest cold, Lake Erie makes for one of the premier ice fishing spots in the country. The same...

iowa ice fishing lakes

Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Iowa

While lakes throughout the state may be freezing over, there is no reason that your fishing must take a winter hiatus. Lakes in Northern Iowa are great for those who are looking to get some great ice fishing fun in...

ice fishing tip up line

Best Tip Up Line for Ice Fishing

Many ice fishers set up tip ups, or ice fishing traps. This increases their chances of making a catch, as they can have multiple lines in the water at once. But what line should you use when you’re setting up your tip...

frozen lake in montana

Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Montana

Montana is home to some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery in the whole country. It is home to two of the most famous national parks, Glacier and Yellowstone. If there is one thing that you can do all year...

people ice fishing on a lake in alaska

Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Alaska

As we get closer to winter and the weather begins to drop, we can start preparing for the ice fishing season. In Alaska, you don’t have to wait long for the season to start – lakes will start freezing over in late...

man ice fishing on a lake

Ice Fishing Picks and Safety Gear

Ice fishing can be a fun experience with friends and family, but safety should always be top of mind especially in early and late season.  Every year there are a number of injuries and even deaths related to ice fishing...

ice hole for fishing

Ice Fishing Hole Covers & Catch Covers

Keep your fish house warmer, holes ice free, and save money on fuel with catch cover hole sleeves this ice fishing season. Hole covers keep snow and ice out, so you can catch fish more easily. Often, when you use a hand...

ice fishing sled on a lake

The 6 Best Ice Fishing Sleds

So you are all stocked up with the latest and greatest ice fishing gear for this season, but the honey hole is over a mile into the lake. You’ll need a top notch ice fishing sled to get you there with all that...

hand powered ice auger

5 Best Hand Ice Augers

Anyone familiar with ice fishing knows that you need to get through the ice first if you want to catch anything! An ice auger is one of the most essential pieces of ice fishing gear that you’ll need to get started...