The appeal of trout lake ice fishing. What with the hole drilling and cold enduring, ice fishing itself can be tough enough.
Trout lake ice anglers say it's worth the work.
By mid-January, the sun stays up into early evening. The stark scenery is stunning. And few fish taste better than a rainbow trout or lake trout plucked from the depths of an ice-clad Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lake. Once landed, the fish is immediately on ice. Before heading north, however, take a moment to get familiar with Minnesota's trout lakes.