Frankie Dusenka, meanwhile, owner of Frankie’s Live Bait in Chisago City, said he’s had to accustom himself this winter to driving on 13 to 16 inches of ice which, through his truck’s ...

Ice fishing is hot in Minnesota this winter, thanks to the cold. Since Thanksgiving, the DNR has sold about 56,500 fishing licenses as anglers give in to pent-up demand. By Tony Kennedy.

The state has sold 70,000 more fall-winter licenses this year compared to last year, and it's the first time the DNR has seen a boost in fishing interest since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discover the best walleye rigs for ice fishing, including the Rapala Jigging Rap, VMC Rattle Spoon, and live bait setups. Master these techniques to catch more fish this winter.

The early ice of winter often provides the best of times to go ice fishing. The fish seem more active. They seem to be spread out more. Early-winter ice fishing often finds the fish in shallower ...