Ice Fishing

Break out the winter coat and Allen's. It nearly ice fishing season. And Maine has one of the best spots around.

Ice fishing season is coming up here in Maine. Looking to try the sport for the first time? Here's some essential items you'll need for an epic day on the ice.

The close call was caught on camera.

After a successful ice fishing derby this past weekend, one man found hundreds and hundreds of fish and became outraged. He's not alone.

It looks as though once the otter realized it was busted, it decided to high tail it outta there right quick.

If you haven't done it yet, you can finally experience this Maine winter tradition with that buddy that keeps saying you should go. Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says folks can fish on February 13 and 14 without a license.

Watch the exciting moment when 1st place Muskie champ, Wade Kelly pulls a wicked monstah out of a hole that you wouldn't think is big enough for him to get it through.

The Hooligan Riders are holding their first ever ice fishing derby to raise money to help Maine kids.

Thomas Knight knew he had a big trout, he just had no idea it a huge record setter.

Take the kids ice fishing for free this weekend and make memories that will last a lifetime!

There's nothing more 'Maine' than spending a day out with the boys on the ice! Here's a video of a great catch.

After catching the giant, he got some pics, and sent the big guy back on his way, unharmed.

Earlier this year, back when the inland lakes and ponds were still frozen, a few industrious ice fishermen turned a circular slab of ice into a rotating ride.

For most people sitting around a hole on a frozen lake doesn't exactly sound like fun. But for the elite few, ice fishing is what you make of it. Some days you can't stop catching fish, and then there are those days when the fish just aren't hungry, or around your fishing hole so you have to improvise to kill the boredom and get your mind off the fact that it really is cold out on the lake... Read

Twice a year, the State of Maine holds a free fishing weekend where anyone can fish on Maine waterways without needing a fishing license. Grab your gear, because the first of those weekends for 2017 is here.

I went ice fishing yesterday with family and friends, including my 9-year-old son who would fish all day if I let him. It got me wondering as we walked out on Keoka Lake in Waterford, just how thick does ice have to be to be safe? I found the answer.