On Feb. 1 at 8 a.m., for the first time in almost three years, 145 anglers towed their sleds onto the frozen water of Frances ...

Victoria Fire Chief Andrew Heger predicts it should be a warmer day for ice fishing, compared to the frigid temperatures earlier this week. The Victoria Fire Department is hosting its annual Victoria ...

Feeling that tug on the line, an angler sets the hook and reels in a small sunfish, then asks the perennial question: Should I keep it? Sunfish, also known as bluegills and pumpkinseeds, are a go-to ...

Ice fishing has a way of teaching patience. The other afternoon I was sitting in a fish house marking big bluegills that would stare for minutes on end at my offering and then slowly swim off ...

With 11,000 inland lakes and more freshwater shoreline than any other state in the nation, it’s no surprise that Michigan ...

Women can discover the enjoyment of winter sports in a fun and supportive atmosphere during the weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ winter workshop in February. Whether ...

Next weekend is free fishing weekend in Michigan. All fishing license fees will be waived Feb. 15-16 and a Recreation ...

Bob’s Outdoors Derby at the Buffalo Harbor location on Fuhrmann Boulevard. Divisions include rudd, walleye, pike, perch, ...

Fishing is not just a hobby—it's a battle of skill, patience, and willpower. And when it comes to the most intense fishing challenges, ice fishing and deep-sea fishing stand head and shoulders above ...

As fishing goes, the sturgeon spearing season on Black Lake may be the shortest in the country: Six fish long. Starting at 8 ...

Ice formed above flowing water or currents is often more dangerous: Avoid traveling onto icebound rivers and streams, as the currents make ice thickness unpredictable. Many lakes and ponds may contain ...

The Department of Natural Resources is urging safety on ice as they've seen five fatalities from vehicles going into ice this ...