Ice fishing deaths highlight unsafe conditions on some lakes

Stanley Wayman, 54, and Michael Katchuk, 31, of Binghamton, died following an ice fishing accident over the weekend on White Birch Lake in Windsor. Throughout the Southern Tier and Central New York, conditions on many lakes have not allowed for ice fishing or other activities. Our Kat De Maria visited Oneida Lake and shares safety tips from veterans still on the shore.

Ice fishing not so great this year

Warm temperatures have hammered the usually vibrant ice fishing around Port Henry.

A different kind of angler

For many anglers, the winter season means lonely afternoons in the basement organizing tackle and cleaning out boxes and bins.

All Hands Fire Equipment Announces Winter Tips for Keeping Safe on the Ice

Most people are aware of the notoriously dangerous driving conditions that occur on icy roads during the winter, but fewer know about the hazards of participating in winter recreation such as ice skating, fishing and hockey, or simply walking on ice. All Hands Fire Equipment offers some important guidelines that should be remembered when dealing with ice during outdoor recreation in the winter ...

Ice Fishing Not Recommended in Central Iowa

With little ice to lose and above normal temperatures in the 14 day outlook, anglers will need to head north to ice fish for the remainder of the winter.