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2026 Outdoorama Kicks Off February 19!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:25:05 +0000

If you enjoy the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace) is the place for you and your family Feb. 19-22 when the 53rd Annual Outdoorama returns to town.

2026 Ice Fishing Expo at Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:25:13 +0000

Come visit a huge ice fishing area at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit in Novi, Michigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace. GLIF will be in booth 3054.

80th Ultimate Sport Show at DeVos Place March 13-16, 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:04:11 +0000

Over 4 Acres of Fishing and Hunting Gear, Boats, Seminars and more available starting Thursday, March 13 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Many great seminars, featuring Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona.

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Main Ice Fishing Topics

General Ice Fishing Discussion

If it doesn't fit specifically in a section below, or it's just general ice fishing chit chat, post it in here.

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Last post: January 16, 2024, 03:40:11 PM Outdoorama 2024 almost h... by djkimmel

Safe Ice Reports

In season, share your safe ice reports in this board - Read the NOTICE first!

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Last post: February 07, 2017, 04:24:07 PM Lake St. Clair Ice Repor... by djkimmel

Member Contests and Special Deals

Contests and special deals for members of GreatLakesIceFishing.com to win free stuff or get great prices on ice fishing tackle and equipment.

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Last post: December 11, 2017, 11:13:52 AM Cabela's Ice Fishing Cla... by djkimmel

Community News

News about the GreatLakesIceFishing.com website and community message boards.

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Last post: March 14, 2020, 11:49:43 PM Ultimate Sport Show Gran... by djkimmel

Ice Fishing Derbies and Festivals

Ice Fishing Derbies, Tournaments and Festivals

Discussion, questions, information and reports about all the great ice fishing tournaments, derbies and festivals throughout the Great Lakes region.

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Last post: March 08, 2026, 01:39:39 PM Ultimate Sport Show Gran... by djkimmel

Ice Fishing by State Province

Ice Fishing on the Great Lakes

Talk about ice fishing on the actual Great Lakes including fishing reports. Separate since they cross multiple boundaries.

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Illinois Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Illinois including fishing reports.

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Indiana Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Indiana including fishing reports.

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Michigan Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Michigan including fishing reports.

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Minnesota Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Minnesota including fishing reports.

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New York Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in New York including fishing reports.

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Ohio Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Ohio including fishing reports.

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Ontario Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Ontario including fishing reports.

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Pennsylvania Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Pennsylvania including fishing reports.

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Wisconsin Ice Fishing

Talk about inland ice fishing in Wisconsin including fishing reports.

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Ice Fishing by Species

Panfish

Share and learn about ice fishing for Bluegill, Perch, Crappie and the other similar panfish.

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Northern Pike

Share and learn about ice fishing for Northern Pike.

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Walleye

Share and learn about ice fishing for Walleye.

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Trout, Whitefish & Salmon

Share and learn about ice fishing for Trout, Whitefish and Salmon.

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Muskellunge

Share and learn about ice fishing for Muskie.

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Lake Sturgeon

Share and learn about ice fishing for Lake Sturgeon.

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Last post: January 05, 2017, 05:43:18 PM 2017 Black Lake Sturgeon... by djkimmel

Burbot

Share and learn about ice fishing for Burbot (eelpout, lawyer, ling cod or poor man's lobster).

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Catfish

Share and learn about ice fishing for Catfish.

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Smelt

Share and learn about ice fishing for Smelt.

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Bass

Share and learn about ice fishing for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

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Other Fish

Share and learn about ice fishing for any other fish - Carp and Suckers, White Bass, etc.

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Ice Fishing Tips and Techniques

General Ice Fishing Tips

General ice fishing tips and techniques that cover multiple topics or don't seem to fit in a more specific section below.

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Safety and Proper Dress

Share and learn here about ice fishing safety and proper clothes and preparation for a safe ice fishing experience.

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Rods, Reels and Fishing Line

Discuss ice fishing rods, reels and line here along with other ice fishing terminal tackle that doesn't fit below.

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Baits

Lots of live and prepared baits involved in ice fishing, learn about them here.

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Lures

Share and learn about all those ice fishing lures out there.

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Jigging

Share and learn about jigging through the ice.

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Tipups

Talk about tipups

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Ice Shanties

Share and learn about the ice shanty and other shelters.

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Spearing

Share and learn about spearing through the ice.

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For Sale

Ice Fishing Stuff for Sale

Sell your personal ice fishing tackle and equipment here, no commercial or business sales, free for now though we reserve the right to make this a premium service later

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Last post: August 16, 2019, 09:02:19 AM complete ice fishing set... by kat000killer

FAQ, General Questions & Support

FAQ, Questions & Support

Find FAQs. Ask about the forum, for help and general questions here. Make sure and use the Search feature too along with the Help menu.

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Last post: December 22, 2016, 07:08:55 PM Forum Membership verses ... by djkimmel