ice fishing

noun

: fishing that is done in winter through a hole that is cut in the ice on a lake, pond, etc.

Examples of ice fishing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This interactive project looks at the impact of warmer, shorter winters on regions all over the country, from less ice fishing in Minnesota and fewer ski days in Colorado to drying reservoirs in the Southwest and more ticks and mosquitoes in the Northeast. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The fake influencer would post selfies of herself in a bikini, or doing activities like firing guns, ice fishing and drinking Coors Light. Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Other wintry pursuits include snowshoeing, ice skating, fat-tire cycling, ice fishing and sledding. Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 In February, Macomb County Sheriff's Office received several calls related to people, including people out ice fishing, falling through ice on local lakes. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice fishing

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ice fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20fishing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster