Ice Fishing

Mille Lacs Lake is called the walleye capital of the world. And rightly so, as this lake not only contains plenty of eyes, but also some real monster fish!

Leech Lake is one of Minnesota’s biggest water bodies and is well-known for its excellent year-round multi-species fishery. Every winter, thousands and thousands of anglers come here to target various species, hoping to hook up to one of Leech’s trophy walleye or jumbo perch. 

The best ice fishing rods for lake trout are somewhat longer, have a strong backbone, and provide excellent action for different presentations. They will give you enough force for a strong hookset and can even be used as a dead stick. 

When jigging for lake trout through the ice, a braided mainline of 10-15lb is your best pick. The best ice fishing line for lakers on the tip-up would be a 25-30lb vinyl-coated polyester line.

Lake Nipissing is undoubtedly one of Ontario’s finest ice fishing waters, harboring many species and plenty of really productive fishing spots. While the lake is known for its excellent walleye fishery, there are plenty of other species to target through the ice as well.

Lake of the Woods is a paradise for ice anglers, and every year, thousands of them come here to fish for trophy walleye, which is the lake’s most popular target species.