ice fishing

Temperatures in the upper 30s and rain today and in parts of Minnesota Saturday aren't ideal for ice anglers. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He doesn't expect the rain and warmer than normal temps to have too much of a negative impact on ice conditions in Central Minnesota.

The cold weather is exactly what ice anglers were looking for. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says this winter has potential to be the best ice fishing in the state in the last 3 years.

The rescue of the fish house involved a chainsaw, two trucks, chain, tow straps, and at least two really brave guys

Not everyone is fond of the warm weather in Central Minnesota this winter. Glen Schmitt from Outdoors News feels this could be the worst ice fishing season in Minnesota. He says last year's season wasn't good but this is worse.

One local resort on Lake Mille Lacs closed its lake access after a large crack appeared in the lake ice over the weekend.

70-year-old Jeep carries on family tradition at Lybacks Ice Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

"No official announcement has been issued regarding the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. Kindly verify information from reliable sources."

Nitti's Hunters Point Resort posted the intriguing photos to their social media page yesterday evening.

This is no 'the one that got away story'.  Nope, this one was reeled in by a gal about as big as this massive muskie!  However, it was almost just a story.  The resort on Minnesota's Lake of the Woods where it was caught, Zippel Bay Resort, heard about it but they had to track it down.  End result i...

Rut Daniels is coming to Fishing for Ducks!

Don't be fooled by this 2017 video making the rounds online again.

Warmer than normal temperatures over the past month has caused a major setback for the ice fishing season in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says ice locally is either not there or not safe.