If you're new to ice fishing, the amount of specialized gear some anglers use can be daunting. Couple that with the cost of a new auger, electronics, perhaps a snowmobile or ATV, or even an RV ...

After two weeks of consistent, sub-freezing temperatures, upstate New York’s ice fishing season is off to a rock-solid start.

ice fishing, ice skating, or other activities on foot 5–7 inches of ice: Snowmobiling or riding a small ATV 7–8 inches of ice: Riding a side-by-side ATV 9–12 inches of ice: Driving a car 13 ...