Ice Fishing - Bait & Lures, Gear, Hardwater Destinations - Game & Fish

Catch More Ice Walleyes During Daylight Hours

Walleyes are more active early and late, but you can still catch them in the light of day.

Scott Mackenthun

Gear Check: Cool New Ice-Fishing Gear to Consider

Here's a quick look at new augers, apparel, hardware and more.

Mike Gnatkowski

4 Seasons of Bucket-List Fishing on Lake Erie

Walleyes in the spring, smallies all summer, fall steelheads, yellow perch on ice.

Lynn Burkhead

Under the Ice: Drop-Shot Rigging for Pressured Panfish

When the going gets tough, use this tried-and-true open-water tactic for wary panfish.

Scott Mackenthun

Prime Time for Your Personal-Best Ice Pike

Big northern pike push shallow in late winter to gear up for the spawn. It's one of the best

Scott Mackenthun

Boy, 13, Wins World's Largest Ice-Fishing Tournament with Huge Walleye

Minnesota youth takes the top prize at the 12,000-angler event—a new Ford pickup truck.

Thomas Allen

Ice Fishing for Crappie on Mississippi River Backwaters

With a steady supply of food, crappies grow big, providing one of the hottest bites of the

Scott Mackenthun

Seeking the Electronics Edge on the Ice

With increasing variety of tech options, which unit, or combination of them, is right for you?

Joel Nelson

Get Over the Midwinter Hump to Catch Hardwater Walleyes

Success in this midwinter lull requires a change in tactics.

Scott Mackenthun

Best New Ice-Fishing Gear for 2023

Great new electronics, rods, reels, shelters and lures to maximize your hardwater efforts this

Game & Fish Staff

Hardwater Bass: Tackle, Tactics & Hotspots in the East

Other ice-fishing species get more attention, but bass also offer hot action.

Al Raychard

Essential Ice Rules to Stay Safe on the Hardwater

Follow these best practices to stay safe on the ice throughout the season.

Joel Nelson

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