But for many anglers—myself included—who live in areas where the water stays open most of the winter despite colder temperatures, fishing becomes a challenge. Many anglers simply hang it up after the ...

MAYBE BY THE WEEKEND WITH THE ADDITIONAL COLD COMING UP, COLD TEMPS GOOD FOR ICE SKATING, ICE BOATING OR ICE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES TO ESCAPE TO THE WINTER OUTDOORS. GET OUT IN THE OPEN.

Sure, it’s much warmer there in February, but it’s still winter, which means it’s often windy and rough. Gulf Coast? Same problem. There are plenty of bull redfish there for the taking, but in my ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive ...

But winter crappie fishing is a different story. In the cold months these fish retreat to deep-water basins and hang out there, their locations unknown to many anglers. So the cycle has repeated ...

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Submitted photo Winter fishing on our frozen waterways continues to be a fun challenge, much like 20, 30 and 40 years ago. The cold was more intense, and snow was a regular sight. It was a time when ...

Winter’s stunning landscape offers so many opportunities, including ice fishing for those who can brave the cold. Gloves, hats, layered clothing and warm boots are part of the necessary garb. Those ...

Each holiday season he returns home to visit family, and hopefully go fishing on Lake Erie. The temperate weather last week, a precursor to this week’s more seasonable winter weather ...

But in Idaho, the fishing fun doesn’t have to stop. Most fisheries are open year-round, and wintertime provides unique opportunities for those willing to bundle up and get after it. As winter ...

From ice skating to ice boating, residents are making the most of the winter weather. For Steffan, ice fishing is about more ...