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Current ice conditions unsafe

North Dakota Game and Fish Department water safety coordinator Nancy Boldt advises winter anglers to remain patient this Thanksgiving weekend because current ice conditions are not safe enough to support much weight.

December 03, 2010

Few early ice tips

Early ice can provide some outstanding action for a variety of fish. Walleyes, crappies, perch, bluegills and northern pike are all willing to eat your bait when the ice fishing season starts. As soon as you know the ice is safe, you should get out there. Once you’re on the ice, there are a few things you should keep in mind to maximize your chances for ice-fishing success.

By By Bob Jensen, Fishing the Midwest , December 03, 2010

Point of View: What’s the big deal about ice out?

When it comes to the annual ice out date we take things very seriously.

By By Greta Petrich, Editor , April 09, 2010

Northern lakes break ice-out records

While lake ice has been melting faster than usual across all of Minnesota, the northern half of the state is seeing especially early ice out, smashing old records thanks to record warmth in March that’s continued so far in April.

By John Myers , April 05, 2010

Ice makes early exit

Lake L’Homme Dieu’s last bit of ice melted away on Friday, April 2 this year, making it the earliest ice out in 10 years.

By Al Edenloff , April 05, 2010

Early spring equals early ice out?

Now that spring is in the air, many people are beginning to wonder when the ice will come off of Big and Little Detroit lakes.

By Vicki Gerdes , March 26, 2010

Guess when ice will leave, win prize

There’s still time to enter the Echo Press’ annual Ice Out Contest.

March 26, 2010

Outdoors blog: Taking what the season will give you

By Sam Cook , March 24, 2010

When will ice leave?

With spring now officially “sprung” – it began on the calendar March 20 – now is the time to think of another rite of the season: When will the ice leave the lakes? It’s time for the Echo Press’ annual Ice Out Contest. The person who guesses when the ice will melt away on Lake L’Homme Dieu will win a $50 gift certificate from Pete’s County Market in Alexandria.

By Staff Report , March 24, 2010

When will ice leave?

With spring now officially “sprung” – it began on the calendar March 20 – now is the time to think of another rite of the season: When will the ice leave the lakes?

By Staff Report , March 24, 2010

Eagle Bend man missing after snowmobile goes through thin ice

An Eagle Bend, Minn., man is missing and presumed drowned after his snowmobile went through thin ice early Sunday night on the Ontario side of Lake of the Woods.

By Staff Report , March 22, 2010

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.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , 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