ice fishing

noun

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

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Adventures by True North Alaska offers kayaking excursions on the Knik River, guided ice fishing, winter expeditions at a remote lodge, and snowshoe tours that can include the northern lights. Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Each spot also has a beige tent provided by the city, which the city will swap out for thicker ice fishing tents in the winter. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 The department has proposed reducing the daily walleye limit from six fish to four, partially because of advancements in fish-finding technology, among other factors such as a boom in ice fishing, attention on hot spots from social media and lower limits in surrounding states. ABC News, 15 June 2026 The department has proposed reducing the daily walleye limit from six fish to four, partially because of advancements in fish-finding technology, among other factors such as a boom in ice fishing, attention on hot spots from social media and lower limits in surrounding states. Jack Dura The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice fishing

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“Ice fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20fishing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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