In the end, winning the Northern Challenge ice fishing derby came down to less than an ounce. It was the closest margin the ...

As winter temperatures hit Lake Champlain, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants ice anglers to ...

PLATTSBURGH — Checking the thickness of the ice is paramount to safety when ice fishing. It should be done with an auger or “spud bar,” a long, metal tool with a chisel on one end ...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Experts are warning anglers who are eager to get outside to enjoy ice fishing season safely. New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation says it’s never ...

Checking the thickness of the ice is paramount to safety when ice fishing. It should be done with an auger or “spud bar,” a long, metal tool with a chisel on one end, at various spots. Local bait and ...