Quality Time With Dad: The Ultimate Ice Fishing Resource

Ice fishing is a great winter activity to do on area ponds, lakes, or rivers. Ice fishing has been very popular for many centuries and continues to gain in popularity. It has evolved throughout history from spearfishing to the modern sport it is now. All that is needed to get started is a frozen body of water, some warm clothing, basic ice fishing gear, and an adventurous spirit.

Ice Fishing History

A Brief History of Ice Spear Fishing on the Fox River: (PDF Document) An article from the Oshkosh Public Museum.

Fishing History: Info about spear fishing history from the Minnesota Darkhouse and Angling Association.

Ice Fishing Resources

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing: Great article introducing the sport of ice fishing.

Hi-Tech Fishing: Manufacturer of ice fishing tackle. Site also has a learn to ice fish tutorial.

Ice Fishing Resources: Links to ice fishing equipment, tackle, guides, reports, stories, and more.

Ice Leaders: Ice fishing site with info on tackle, equipment, bait, a message forum, and much more.

Ice Fishing - Catching Fish in Winter: Informative fishing site with info on where to go, types of fish available, links, and more.

Ice Fishing in New York: Site from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about ice fishing, with links to specific county information.

Getting Hooked: Ice Fishing in Montana: Lots of great tips and info for ice fishing in the state of Montana.

Ice Fishing Safety

Safety On Floating Ice Sheets: Information from The U.S. Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory about safety while out on the ice.

Ice Fishing Safety Tips: Some tips on keeping safe while ice fishing.

Ice Safety: Information from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about ice safety.

Ice Fishing Safety: How to be safe on the ice from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Ice Fishing Basic Instructions and Tips

An Introduction to Ice Fishing: (PDF Document) A great article about ice fishing from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Ice Team: Articles and tips on ice fishing, along with a forum.

Ice Fishing Basics: Basic info about the sport of ice fishing, along with some tidbits of history on the sport.

Prepping for an Ice Season: Article with great tips to make the most of an ice fishing trip.

Ice Fishing Today: A TV show dedicated to ice fishing. Site contains show episodes and web-only videos.

Ice Fishing: Article with info and safety considerations for ice fishing.

Ice Fishing Stories

Native-American Ice Fishing: Stories of Native-American ice fishing traditions and techniques.

Ice Fishing: Articles and stories about ice fishing.

Ice fishing: A Fun Way to Beat Winter Blahs: Article about ice fishing in Ohio.

Stories From Ice Fishing Trips: Stories and tips from ice fishermen.


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