October 3, 2011

The Very best Winter Fishing Areas In The USA

When hell freezes over, ice fishing enthusiasts rejoice, because they have more venues to fish and not just wait for winter when lakes become a ground. But until the world waits for hell to freeze here is a list of the best venues for ice fishing when lakes freezes over.

1. First stop you can go to is Lake Michigan Harbors in Illinois
Surprise, surprise. Guess not. This is the most popular lake in the US so it is no surprise that it becomes an ice fishing hub during winter. Fishing in the ice is not only an activity for those who love to fish but also for people who want to chat with their friends; this is particularly true when ice fishing shelters are starting to be set up.

2. Second is the Higgins Lake in Michigan
So ice fishing house is not entirely safe here because the lake freezes slowly and the lake is also one of the deeper lakes in the US. However, fishing is better in deep lakes. This lake has a lot of cold water fish for you to catch.

3. Strawberry Reservoir - Utah
Again it is ideal to just bring along your fishing gear if you plan to fish here. The water tends to freeze unevenly so ice fishing shelters are a no-no.

4. Lake Champlain - New York
Lake trouts are abundant here. Fishing here during winter or summer season is fine. The skyline here is beautiful and you will be able to experience the 400 years of history it holds.

5. Caples Lake in California is also a good spot to go ice fishing
Is this a surprise? Yes, it is a surprise to see this lake as part of the good spots. While the lake doesn't really freeze over, which is good for ice skating and for dragging the ice fishing house along, true to its California sun, Caples Lake is not that sturdy during winter. Heavy drills are not required if you want to fish in this area. The hole that you make will attract more fish. Now, that's natural bait!

6. The Capsian Lake in Vermont is also a good spot
Ice fishing here is great as well as the view when the sun sets. The best lake trouts in Vermont is found in this lake, be it in the summer or winter or any season.

7. Last but not the least is the Cass Lake in Minnesota
Ice fishing houses are appropriate to set up here. You can see here a pink ice fishing house made by a burly man and some tent ice fishing shelter to sleep by during winter.

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