Ice-fishing festival gets assist from cold weather | Outdoors

With a deep freeze settling into areas east of the Cascades, anglers are breaking through the ice to catch fish.

Hard-Water Classic Ice-Fishing tournament supports Forest Preserve programs

Avid anglers do not stop fishing just because the weather turns cold. And the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is inviting hard-water anglers to come together for some friendly competition to benefit a good cause.The Hard-Water Classic Ice-Fishing Tournament will take place Feb. 11 at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville after being postponed because of the “late onset of winter ...

Ice fishing springs into action

Fishermen finally have some ice fishing to enjoy in their own backyards, said Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.

Ice fishing heats back up on lakes

The ice on Fernan Lake is 6 to 7 inches thick, making for a great environment to catch perch, bluegill, bass or trout, said Jeff Smith, owner of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop in Coeur d'Alene.

Michigan fishing report: DNR says beware of thin ice

LANSING — Safety is a must if you’re going ice fishing, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.