First Ice Fishing: When Early Ice Is Safe and How to Fish It Carefully
Learn how thick clear ice needs to be, how to check it as you go, where fish sit at first ice and how to fish early ice with a safety-first routine.
Tag: ice safety
Ice Fishing for Beginners: When to Start, What Gear You Need and How to Find Fish
You need less gear than you think: safe ice, a way to make a hole, a short rod, small jigs and the right clothes. Here is how to plan your first day on the ice.
Ice Fishing Gear Checklist: Safety Items, Auger, Rods, Electronics and Clothing
Pack safety gear first, then the tools to make holes and catch fish, then comfort. Here is a checklist you can run through before every trip.
How to Dress for Ice Fishing: Layers, Float Suits, Boots, Gloves and Staying Dry
Staying warm on the ice is about layers, wind protection and keeping dry. Here is what to wear from head to toe, and the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
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.