Fishing conditions are looking up with improved ice on local lakes. Anglers are gearing up for the holiday season as colder ...

CO Patrick McGowan (Cass Lake) worked Leech lake throughout the week for angling activity. Most anglers are reporting a slow ...

The DNR says to make sure ice is 4” thick for walking, 5”- 7” for a snowmobile or a small ATV, 9”- 12” for a car, 13- 17” for ...

Officer contacted several individuals who reported mixed angling success. Officer seized accidentally caught Pine Marten.

With winter's chill, ice fishing is on many minds in Minnesota. Remember, safety first—check ice thickness and follow local ...

Southwest Minnesota has been hit by some blasts of cold and wintry weather in December. But although ice has formed on area lakes, it might still a bit early for ice fishing. “The ice hasn’t been ...

CO Jack Lien (Walker) continued to check ice anglers and began snowmobile enforcement in his area. With the recent cold weather, the ice is getting thicker, and more anglers have been seen on the ...

A city just a short drive away from hundreds of lakes in central Minnesota is one of the country's best destinations for ice fishing.

Champlin hosts Frostbite 500 Trout Ice Fishing Contest on Feb 7, 2026; registration is open with limited spots.