Wisconsin's Guide to Ice Fishing

It’s winter in Wisconsin, and ice fishing season is underway — though conditions vary widely across the state. On this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors, host Steve Scaffidi checks in with fishing guides from around Wisconsin to get the latest on ice conditions, fish activity, and safety on the ice. Jim Stewart, owner of Rollie & Helen’s Musky Shop in Minocqua, shares what’s shaping up to be a more traditional winter for ice fishing in the Northwoods. Dave Duwe, a Walworth County fishing guide, breaks down ice depth, what’s working for walleye and perch, and why insurance matters when heading onto the ice. And Bret Alexander from Ice Fish Green Bay offers insight into variable ice conditions on Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay — plus tips on finding fish and staying safe in northeastern Wisconsin.