ICE FISHING
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN April fishing excursion seemed more like February
Sometimes, all you can do is laugh and shake your head, and that was the case this past weekend when a group of us converged on Devils Lake in hopes of chasing a few tip-up flags for northern pike. T...
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:55 AM
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND a little more caution...yes..on the ice
Seems like everyday there's a new concern in/on/around the ice. Today is no different. Early ice fishing reports from many areas of the state have been promising. However, the North Dakota Game and F...
Posted on 1/16/12 at 4:42 PM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Bass Lake
Recently we went for a drive, one of my favorite drives is to make a large circle and go by Shell Lake and Bass Lake. Shell Lake only had a few fish houses. Bass Lake had quite a few houses out. We ...
Posted on 1/16/10 at 4:57 AM
ICE FISHING NOTEBOOK: ANS prevention in winter... N.D. ice fishing regulations... Early ice tips 
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds ice anglers about regulations designed to reduce the spread of aquatic nuisance species this winter. It also offers an extensive list of fishing-related questions and answers and a winter fishing preview on its website.
By N.D. Game and Fish Department , December 09, 2012
New underwater cameras make ice fishing easy
Mention underwater cameras, and the Aqua-Vu almost always will be the first product that comes to mind. The central Minnesota-based company has been opening the underwater world to above-ground eyes since 1997.
By Brad Dokken , December 09, 2012
Ice Fishing: Mother lode on ice
N.D. lake off the beaten path serves up memorable start to ice fishing with a perch bonanza; best of all, hundreds of new lakes are out there just waiting to be explored
By Brad Dokken , December 09, 2012
TALKIN WITH DOKKEN: When can fishing start on the ice
Dokken answers the question: With ice fishing starting on small ponds, what is the earliest and latest that people have gotten on the ice at Lake of the Woods and Devils Lake?
By Brad Dokken , December 02, 2012
Devils Lake ice thick enough for ice fishing
A Devils Lake resort spokesman says the lake's ice is thick enough for ice fishing if anglers are careful.
By Associated Press , December 01, 2012
Area fishing report
LAKE OF THE WOODS: Resorts along the south shore are pulling their houses in the wake of Monday’s rain and the recent warm snap. Ice roads also have closed to large vehicles, and any anglers looking to venture out on their own should use extreme caution and, at the very least, check with area resorts or bait shops.
By Herald Staff Report , March 15, 2012
Young Labrador stood sentry when her owner drowned
On the seat of the ATV near the hole in the ice — as if standing sentry — was a chocolate Labrador, a dog barely a year old, but one nonetheless that seemed not short on patience, hope, or both.
By Dennis Anderson , February 19, 2012
Dog remains at location on frozen lake where fisherman breaks through, dies
The body of Charles Krauth, 50, was recovered from Mud Lake, just west of Wheaton in Traverse County.
By Associated Press , February 07, 2012
Ice conditions 'favorable' for annual Devils Lake fishing tourney
Devils Lake Fire Chief Jim Moe said organizers checked the ice last weekend and found a consistent 13 inches. If the recent cool-off in temperature continues, there’ll be even more ice by Jan. 28.
By Brad Dokken , January 15, 2012
UPPER RED LAKE: Golden rewards below Red ice
Walleyes — most of them too big to keep — offer a glimpse of this winter’s fishing potential on Upper Red LakeIce fishing on Upper Red got off to a fast start as soon as anglers started venturing out in late November.
By Brad Dokken , December 24, 2011
ICE FISHING: Hot half-dozen winter destinations
Anglers have no shortage of quality ice fishing destinations to explore this winter; here are six that stand out.
By Brad Dokken , December 18, 2011
BRAD DOKKEN: Digging out neglected ice fishing gear leads to moldy discovery
It should come as no surprise that my portable fish house, which has a sled base with compartments to store my gear, spent the spring, summer and fall in my garage — exactly where I unceremoniously left it late last winter.
By Brad Dokken , December 11, 2011
OUTDOORS REPORT: Ice fishing starts on some lakes; ski areas make snow
Ice fishing has begun on some area lakes as the ice grows thicker. And area ski resorts area already in business for the winter.
By Outdoor News and Herald staff reports , December 09, 2011
BRAD DOKKEN: Be especially careful venturing out on first ice
Ice thickness isn’t yet consistent, and anglers venturing out on any body of water should use caution — especially if they’re not from the area. Ice should be at least 4 inches thick for safe walking. If it’s 2 inches or less, stay off.
By Brad Dokken , December 04, 2011
Outdoors report
By Outdoor News and Herald staff reports , April 14, 2011
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