Anglers stake out a hole for the 40th annual Devils Lake Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, on Six-Mile Bay of Devils Lake. More than 4,000 anglers took advantage of ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Winter anglers are finally getting the green light to go ice fishing. Decent ice thickness is already forming, a cold weather bonus that has been absent in recent years. With ...

Remember - ice is never completely safe. Use caution, especially at potential problem areas. Avoid springs and pressure ridges, and check on local ice conditions before venturing out. Ice is not safe ...

Tip of the week: With close to a foot of ice on most area lakes, anglers should make sure the fish on the line has its head up in the drilled hole before trying to lift it onto the ice. Starting your ...

Chemical pocket warmers work fairly well unless they get wet. If they are too old, they will not work at all. Electric pocket warmers are more reliable. They are available on Amazon from $10 to $40.

Frigid morning temperatures have kept fish activity at a minimum on area rivers, but the bite picks up somewhat in the afternoon. Deep dredging with double nymph rigs and streamers will entice some ...

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Canyon Ferry: Ice is good on the south end of the lake off the south dikes and the Silos, but other areas have poor ice or open water. People are catching a few nice rainbows off the Silos using ice ...