A Wisconsin ice fisherman caught a Northern pike on Mille Lacs this winter that tied the state's top catch-and-release record-book pike.

Unseasonably warm weather has led to a lack of snow and ice across much of southern Wisconsin and limited ice fishing and other outdoors activities.

This year it will again be close whether far-northern lakes lose their ice in time for the 12:01 a.m. general Wisconsin fishing opener Saturday, May 7, for walleye, pike and other species.

Wether you're looking to fill the ice with jumbo perch or tangle with a near record-setting walleye, these ice fishing destinations are 10 of the country's absolute best.

Learn the art of winter pike spearing with tips on gear, setup, and safety. Discover how to lure and spear northern pike under the ice with expert advice.

An ice fishing outing with tip-ups yields good catches of largemouth bass and northern pike and provides plenty of fun for anglers in northwestern Wisconsin.

Ice fishing for pike is simple and fun! Get tips on setting tip-ups, choosing the right bait, and landing trophy-sized fish this winter.

Photos from an ice fishing outing using tip-ups for largemouth bass and northern pike on Lipsett Lake near Spooner.

Most northern Wisconsin rivers have lost their ice, and many offer prime fishing opportunities for walleye, pike, panfish, musky and bass — either from shore or in canoes or small boats.