Ice Fishing Articles & Guides

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides from FishUSA anglers.

FishUSA Staff · January 13, 2026

Why Vertical Glide Baits Should Be a Staple Lure for Ice Anglers

Most ice anglers lean on the same comfort lures every winter: small tungsten jigs, spoons, and deadsticks. They catch fi...

FishUSA Staff · January 13, 2026

Ice Fishing North Dakota: Best Lakes, Species, and Tips for a Successful Hardwater Season

Ask serious hardwater anglers where they’d go for jumbo perch and big walleyes, and you’ll hear the same answer again an...

FishUSA Staff · January 2, 2026

How to Tip-Up Fish for Lake Trout: Complete Setup, Baits, and Tactics

If you’ve ever wondered how to tip-up fish for lake trout the right way, you’re not alone. Nothing gets your heart pound...

FishUSA Staff · December 31, 2025

Ice Fishing Wisconsin: Best Lakes, Species, and Tips for a Successful Hardwater Season

When winter locks in and the lakes glaze over, Wisconsin doesn’t go quiet—it comes alive. Shanty villages grow on Lake W...

FishUSA Staff · December 30, 2025

Ice Fishing Michigan: Best Lakes, Species, and Tips for a Successful Season

When winter locks Michigan in ice, the state doesn’t shut down—it just changes gears. Shanty towns pop up on big bays, t...

FishUSA Staff · December 26, 2025

Ice Fishing for Crappie on Small Lakes: Location, Gear, and Tactics

When winter locks up your local waters, ice fishing for crappie on small lakes might be the most overlooked way to stack...

FishUSA Staff · December 26, 2025

Ice Fishing Minnesota: Best Lakes, Species, and Tips for a Legendary Hardwater Season

Ask a serious hardwater angler where they’d go if they could pick one state for the winter, and you’ll hear the same ans...

FishUSA Staff · December 17, 2025

Early to Mid-Season Ice Fishing for Walleye: Locations, Patterns, and Proven Tactics

Ask any serious winter angler, and they’ll tell you: if you want to stay on active fish all winter, you need to understa...

FishUSA Staff · December 17, 2025

Early Ice Fishing for Bluegills: Location, Safety, and First-Ice Tactics

When the first safe ice forms and the lake goes quiet, early ice fishing for bluegills can be as hot as panfishing gets...

FishUSA Staff · December 16, 2025

Ice Fishing With Plastics: How to Rig, Fish, and Catch More All Winter

If your minnows keep freezing, your waxies are turning to mush, and your bites die as pressure builds on the ice, you’re...

FishUSA Staff · December 16, 2025

Top 9 Ice Baits for Lake Erie Walleye

When winter locks up Lake Erie and the crowds of trollers disappear, the diehards know the fun is just getting started....

FishUSA Staff · February 14, 2025

What to Wear Ice Fishing: A Complete Guide to Staying Warm and Safe

Ice fishing is an exciting and rewarding winter activity, but staying warm and dry is essential for comfort and safety....