Whether you're stepping onto frozen lakes for the first time or refining your hardwater game, this practical guide is your complete companion to ice fishing success. Packed with real-world tactics, expert rigging diagrams, and proven species strategies, you'll learn how to catch walleye, perch, pike, trout, and more—even on tough days.
Inside you'll discover:
- The safest way to assess ice and stay warm all day
- How to rig your line for maximum action using proven setups
- Smart electronics use: flashers, sonar, and underwater cameras
- Detailed species guides for walleye, lake trout, perch, crappie, and more
- Ice shelter options, bait tactics, scent application, and gear troubleshooting
- Bonus: Appendices with rig diagrams and a quick fix troubleshooting guide
Built for Canadian and northern U.S. waters, this book gives you the tools and confidence to fish smarter and stay comfortable—even in deep cold.
If you want to stop guessing and start catching, this is your winter fix.
Colin Chenard is the author of the Fishing Fix series, a 20-book collection dedicated to making every angler more confident and successful on the water. With a background in practical outdoor skills and a lifelong passion for fishing across lakes, rivers, and coastlines, he writes clear, no-nonsense guides designed for real fishermen.
Each book in the series blends hands-on instruction with in-depth species knowledge, covering everything from panfish and catfish to salmon, trout, and halibut. Colin’s style avoids the fluff and focuses on what actually works — proven techniques, smart gear choices, and field-tested strategies anglers can trust.
When he isn’t writing or researching, Colin spends his time on the water refining new tactics and teaching others how to fish with confidence. His goal is simple: to make fishing accessible, rewarding, and fun for everyone, whether you’re casting for your first crappie or chasing a trophy salmon offshore.