CLEVELAND, Ohio — Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the ...

The cold has done something rare this winter. Lake Erie is 98% frozen. This lessens the lake effect snow and quiets the waves. The eastern basin of Lake Erie is locked up under a skin of ice that hasn ...

From tips to catch first ice walleyes, to an Advent calendar for bass anglers, to ice fishing tips and resorts on Red Lake, MN, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention ...

Fishing Lake Superior Lake Trout All Winter—Despite the Risks; Extra Effort Rewards Anglers With the best Ice Fishing; and An Unlikely Species Saves the Day of Ice Fishing.

Winter doesn’t knock politely in Western New York. It kicks the door in, stomps snow across the living room, and dares you to complain. Lake Erie is 93 percent ice covered! Recent snowstorms, subzero ...

I always try to take a couple of winter trips to Big Stone Lake in western Minnesota because I rate this as one of the best ...

Minnesota's sprawling Red Lake is a true walleye factory and a top ice fishing destination. Every winter, thousands of walleye anglers pour onto Upper Red for good reason. But if you don’t follow the ...

Rippin Walleye Charter, based out of Sheffield Lake, set sail at the beginning of 2025. Captain Jack Winters brought the charter to Lake Erie after moving from Colorado. “Jack has 25 years of ...

Remote access, overlooked lakes, and subtle structure often hold untouched fish. Here’s why effort and distance matter more ...

There’s good news for anglers hoping to hit the ice on Mille Lacs Lake this winter. They’ll be able to bring home up to three walleyes, if they’re lucky enough to catch them. The Minnesota Department ...

A tense winter walleye fishing trip on Lake Erie where rough conditions make things nearly go wrong.

Mar. 31—ST. PAUL — Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake will be able to keep five walleyes, with only one walleye over 17 inches allowed, during the 2025 open-water season that opens Saturday, May 10.