It’s midmorning in late February, and Bruce Smith is regaling two ice fishing buddies when a tug on his line interrupts the story. “There we go!” he shouts as a shimmering 23-inch whitefish appears ...

Photos from southern Green Bay’s world-class ice fishing scene help tell the story of ongoing efforts to protect the iconic Great Lakes whitefish.

Harrison Township — Local anglers and bait store owners are forecasting a long ice fishing season ahead with some saying it's the best one they've seen in years, even as the current frigid weather ...

MANCELONA, Mich. – Three fisheries researchers waded into the snow-framed Jordan River, bracing against its chilly, spring-fed current. A sled floated beside them, carrying an ice cooler packed with ...