How Thick Does Ice Need to Be? Official Thickness Guidelines and How to Check Ice Safely
The Minnesota DNR's minimum ice thickness chart, what clear, white and gray ice tell you, and a simple routine for checking ice before and while you fish.
Category: Ice Fishing
Ice safety, augers, shelters, flashers and tip-ups, plus how and when to catch panfish, walleye, perch and pike through the ice.
How to Choose an Ice Auger: Hand, Gas, Electric or Drill-Driven
The right auger depends on how many holes you drill, how thick your ice gets and how far you walk. Here is how the four main types compare.
Ice Fishing Flasher vs LCD Fish Finder: How They Work and Which to Buy
A flasher is the simplest real-time view of your jig and the fish below it; an LCD unit adds history, maps and year-round use. Here is how to choose.