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   Ice fishing is a fun way to get out and enjoy winter in Minnesota! There’s nothing quite like traveling out on a frozen lake, drilling through the ice with an auger, scooping out the slush and getting some time to catch fish through the ice.

   You might also be interested in spearing northern pike through the ice.

   If you want to try ice fishing or expand your skills, the Minnesota DNR has a variety of helpful tips and how-to guides available for free. Check out our learn to ice fish webpages for general pointers and guides on how to catch a variety of fish species through the ice.

   We also have an archive of outdoor skills and stewardship webinars that step through these skills. The archive includes webinars on ice fishing for panfish, northern pike, lake trout and lake sturgeon, and darkhouse spearing. Head to the DNR website and search for “ice fishing.” 

   The free webinars are part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, and skills to help enjoy these opportunities. Live webinars happen each Wednesday at noon, are free to join and registration is required.

   For general information and fishing regulations, you’ll also want to visit the DNR fishing page.

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