Ice Fishing

Jeff Sundin is a Northern MN fishing guide who joins the KAXE Morning Show Thursday mornings at 6:20 a.m. This week, he talked about fishing licenses, walleye ice season and getting shelters off area lakes.

The Department of Natural Resources said the changes do not have any conservation threats and would reduce hooking mortality.

The Brainerd Jaycees' 35th Annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk said ice thickness on lakes included in the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza ranged from five to 12 inches.

"The world’s largest charitable ice fishing contest" will be Saturday, Feb. 3, as a hybrid event due to varying ice conditions.

Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang told county commissioners Tuesday that 6 more inches of ice would be needed for his office to issue an event permit.

Jeff Sundin is a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota. He is a weekly commentator on the KAXE Morning Show, where he explains conditions, regulations and tips for anglers.

As ice rescues on Upper Red Lake gathered widespread media attention, the Beltrami County sheriff discussed the public safety actions taken, including restricting vehicle access, during a Beltrami County Board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Two occupants were assisted to shore by fellow anglers after the plane broke through thin ice on Upper Red Lake.

Strong winds around the popular ice-fishing lake caused a shelf of ice to break away from shore Sunday evening.