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When the ponds and lakes freeze over in New England, ice fishing for white perch delivers fun, fast-paced action on light gear.
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Ice Fishing for White Perch in New England

Tim Moore

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New Hampshire and Maine Fishing Report – January 28, 2021

Ron Powers January 28, 2021

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While anglers in New Hampshire and Maine wait for bigger water to lock up, pickerel are providing fast action in smaller ponds.
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New Hampshire and Maine Fishing Report – January 21, 2021

Ron Powers January 21, 2021

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As winter sets in, many people are preparing for one of the most popular cold-weather traditions in the northeast, ice fishing.
Freshwater

How to Stay Safe and Have Fun on the Ice This Winter

Vermont Fish and Wildlife

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ice fishing largemouth bass
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New Hampshire and Maine Fishing Report – January 14, 2021

Ron Powers January 14, 2021

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Smelt Fishing in Maine: A Winter Tradition on the Kennebec River

OTW Staff

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Get to the pond early, not only to claim the best territory, but to capitalize on the early morning bite.
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New Hampshire and Maine Fishing Report – January 7, 2021

Ron Powers January 7, 2021

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Musky Mania Doc
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The Worst Kept Secret in Striper Fishing: The Musky Mania Doc

OTW Staff

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7-year-old Julia Moore holding a fluke that was caught in Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey.
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Purchase Your 2021 Fishing License Online

OTW Staff

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