Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity to get outdoors
and beat cabin fever. Follow these simple tips from our fisheries biologists.
Know Your Ice. Check
the weekly DNR fishing report
for ice conditions across
the state. While on the ice, check the ice thickness often as you move.
Be especially careful on ice around submerged trees and emergent vegetation, this
ice tends to be weaker.
Ask an experienced
angler to go with you. They can teach you ice fishing techniques and help
you gain confidence on the ice. Never go ice fishing alone. Let someone else
know where you will be and when you expect to arrive back.
Contact your local Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, bait shop or fishing tackle dealer
for the latest tips on places to fish, what depth and areas of the lake they
are biting and hot baits.
Read ice fishing
articles to keep up with tackle and technique trends, as well as learn some
great tips for improving your ice fishing success.
Fish early and late
in the day. Fish are more active during these times.
View a structure map
of the lake you are going to fish. Downloadable fishing structure maps are
available on the DNR’sFishing website.
Purchase a sonar unit
(electronic fish finder) to help you locate where fish are hiding. Fish generally stay a specific depth
during the winter.
Learn to use spring
bobbers. Fish use less energy during the winter and are less aggressive.
Spring bobbers let you set the depth of line and see when you have a bite,
often before you even feel it on your line.
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