Ice Fishing

Falling through the ice has already cost at least one Wyoming resident his life.

Looking to head out and catch some fish underneath the ice this winter? Only a month or two left to get out there,

The sheriff says a few simple steps can keep your ice fishing trip fun and safe.

It's January in Wyoming and for a lot of folks that means ice fishing.

Over the weekend, an F-350 Ford truck on the ice at Boysen Reservoir crossed a pressure ridge near Tough Creek Campground and plunged into the water after encountering thin ice.

The three new waters added under the provision are Boulder Lake in Sublette County and Lake Hattie and Wheatland Reservoir #3 in Albany County.

A big winter tradition is helping kick off 2013 as the 20th Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Hattie takes place on January 5-6. Although it is expected to be another bone chiller, the big cash prizes make this one of the most popular cold weather events in the region.

With the winter firmly upon us, many people treasure this time to take part in outdoor activities such as ice fishing. One of the most popular ice fishing locations in the state is Goldeneye Reservoir near Casper, and with the amount of people hoping to do some ice fishing on the reservoir in the coming weeks, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to help anglers understand ice fishing regulations at Goldeneye Reservoir and throughout the state.