Learn how to stay safe during early ice fishing season with tips on safe ice thickness, essential safety gear, and avoiding dangerous ice conditions.

3 inches or less: Keep off the ice; it's too weak to hold the weight of a person. 4 inches: Walking or ice fishing can be supported. 5 to 6 inches: This thickness will support snowmobiles and ATVs.

Ice that is about four inches thick is walkable and safe for ice fishing. Ice thickness of 5-6 inches can support snowmobiles and ATVs. Anything greater than eight inches can support vehicles.

With the ice fishing season about to begin soon and the coronavirus continuing to surge in areas of Upstate New York, this winter should see an increase in the number of individuals wanting to get ...

It’s the season for ice fishing, skating, and snowmobiling. Emergency officials want recreators to stay safe and make a plan before heading out on the ice.

ELMIRA, N.Y.(WETM) – Skating and fishing on ice may be fun during the winter time, but it’s important to make sure the ice is thick enough to do so to avoid falling through. According to the ...

Just two days before sturgeon spearing season, fishing clubs along Lake Winnebago are advising travelers to use ATVs only as warm weather weakens the ice.

Fishing on ice can be a lot of fun but anglers should take precautions including the buddy system.