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Rivers good for walleyes early in spring

Although there is still plenty of ice-fishing going on, some anglers throughout the Midwest are already enjoying open water fishing. They’re on rivers, and they’re fishing for walleyes. Walleyes will eat a bait year ‘round. While they will get more aggressive later in the year as the water temperatures rise, right now can be a good time to get in on the action. The walleyes are willing to bite, they can be found in good numbers in certain areas, and it’s always fun to get the boat in the water for the first open water fishing trip of the year. Here’s how you can get in on the action.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , March 05, 2010

See-saw weather didn’t help ice fishing this winter

WILLMAR — Get out while you still can!

February 20, 2010

Ely teen shot in head while ice fishing

ELY, Minn. - A teenager is shot in the head while ice fishing in a shanty on a lake in northeastern Minnesota lake.

February 18, 2010

Check out the results from the Ice Fishing Challenge

Here is a list of winners from the Ice Fishing Challenge, which took place Saturday on Lake L’Homme Dieu.

February 15, 2010

Ice fishing challenges brought on by heavy snow this winter

CURRIE — They came from the southern part of the state, and from the north, east and west. And what brought them to Lake Shetek? “The landing is open!”

February 15, 2010

Sometimes just the basics work best on the ice

The “Dog Days” of winter for some begin in December and aren’t officially over until the last drift of snow disappears from the shelterbelt. I know, Dog Days is generally a summer term referring to a lingering hot and humid period in August, but it also seems appropriate for a long stretch of midwinter weather that just doesn’t want to break for the positive.

By By Doug Leier, North Dakota Outdoors , February 12, 2010

Residents warned of river dangers

The Jamestown City Engineer’s office is reminding people to use caution around the James River and Pipestem Creek below the dams. The warning follows an incident Saturday when a dog fell through the ice in southwest Jamestown. No other incidents have been reported, according to Reed Schwartzkopf, city engineer.

February 11, 2010

Itchin’ for fishin’

Brian Korthals/Daily Globe Itchin’ for fishin’ “What a guy won’t do to go fishing” joked Steve Appel after he used his skidloader to blow a pathway through snow up to a foot and a half in order to reach the fish houses on Lake Okabena Tuesday afternoon near Sunset Park in Worthington.

February 10, 2010

Still time for good ice action

In most parts of the Midwest, we’re still kind of in the middle of the ice fishing season: Maybe it would be best described as “late-middle of the season.” The end of the ice fishing season can provide some outstanding action. In fact, many anglers greatly anticipate the last few weeks of ice fishing. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the fish are willing to bite. Now is when you should be planning an end of the year ice-fishing trip.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , February 05, 2010

A slow day on the lake

An ice fisherman’s persona is one of toughness, muscle and grit. If you’re going to plant your backside out on a lake’s frozen surface in January, you’d better be something of a “He-man.” It’s cold out there.

By Darrell Pendergrass , February 05, 2010

Editorial - There's no Ice Fairy to clean up after anglers

Here’s a tip for ice anglers: Clean up your act. Every winter, officers with the Department of Natural Resources are sickened to see all the garbage that fishermen leave on the ice.

February 05, 2010

Ice fishing contest to take place in Lake Elmo Feb. 7

Lake Elmo Lions Club hosts Feb. 7 event

February 03, 2010

Parkston resident wins ice house

A tip up was all Parkston resident Dave Bax needed at Saturday’s 26th annual Devils Lake Voluntary Fire Department ice fishing tournament. Bax, who drove nearly seven hours to the North Dakota town, caught a six-pound, five-ounce northern pike, helping him win a brand new hardshell ice house.

February 03, 2010

Olivia man wins ATV at Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza

BRAINERD — Greg Steffel of Olivia caught a 0.70-pound walleye, which earned him a Suzuki KingQuad 400 ATV at the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Extravaganza on Gull Lake Jan. 23.

By Tribune Sports , January 30, 2010

Frozen Gooseberry ‘most beautiful it’s been' in long time

Park Manager Paul Sundberg, who has lived and worked at Gooseberry Falls State Park since 1983, said he can’t remember a winter when the ice formations along the frozen Lower Falls have ever been as beautiful as they are right now.

By Press Release , January 22, 2010