Every angler out there has a special place in their heart for a certain species, and if you grew up in the Northeast or Midwest, it’s likely to be the yellow perch. These hardy little fish are ...

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A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable on the reservoirs. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The yellow perch fishing along the Ohio shoreline used to be at its best in spring and fall along the Lake Erie shoreline. This summer, there’s a Lake Erie Island perch explosion ...

The start of winter shouldn't dampen the amount of time you spend outside catching big fish. In fact, there's a hardy subset of anglers who are just getting started when the snow starts to fly and ...

Perch action turned on over the weekend in Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario trout action was decent along mudlines as trollers started getting serious with the start of April. The first reliable smelt ...

Learn how to use seasonal patterns, top baits, and sonar techniques to consistently catch New England’s elusive white perch. Once you know the seasonal patterns, top lures, and tips for targeting ...

Just like the weather, Lake Erie ice doesn’t seem like it wants to leave anytime soon. Things are looking more encouraging, though. Perch fishing is hot on Lake Erie. Capt. Joe Fonzi of Thumbs Up ...