An important part of fishing is knowing what type of bait to use, and what will work better to catch certain fish, in certain circumstances. When it comes to ice fishing, minnows are one of the best types of bait to use. So yes, minnows are indeed good for ice fishing!
You can use both live and dead minnows, depending on your preference or aim, and there are also different methods for hooking the minnow up (depending on whether you’re using a live one or a dead one.)
In fact, for many ice fishers, using minnow is almost like a last resort safe bet, as it’s one of the more successful baits in these circumstances. And of course, different types of minnows can be better suited to different aims, so let’s look at some of the most commonly used and what they’re good for!