ice fishing

Even though we're expecting a cold weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hoping you help introduce a kid to ice fishing.

Good news for ice anglers who fish for walleye on Lake Mille Lacs.

Thousands of people will be heading up north to the Brainerd lakes area this weekend for the 28th annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza.

Kids over 16-years-old and adults can both fish without a license from January 13th through January 15th for "Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend".

Ice fishing has a huge, almost religious-style following across the entire state of Minnesota, however, it's not the only way to catch that big trophy or dinner.

Have you ever been to the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza on 'Hole In The Day' Bay on Gull Lake? You have to see it to believe it. 13,000+ participants. 2,000+ spectators. 1,000+ fish caught. It's pure Minnesota baby!

The cold weather is good news for bait shop owners and ice fishermen looking to get out and catch their dinner.

Ice anglers will again be able to keep one walleye on Lake Mille Lacs again this winter season.

Officials had to fish a truck out of a Todd County lake. The Sheriff's Office says they responded to the call at about 9:00 a.m. yesterday (Thursday) on Little Sauk Lake.

The recent warm weather and rain could have some affects on fish houses out on county lakes. Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott says ice fisherman should not wait until last minute to removed their fish houses.

Look at my list of biggest fears and you'll find 'falling through the ice' (just ahead of spending a Friday night at Chuck E Cheese). There have been an increase in reports of vehicles going through the ice recently, so this morning we spoke with local Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Mike Crowell about how to stay safe.

The Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby has been cancelled. For just the 2nd time in 41 years organizers have cancelled the tournament due to inconsistent ice conditions.