Foot-thick ice and sub-zero temperatures have created exceptional fishing opportunities across Lake Erie and Ohio inland lakes, with anglers venturing more than a mile offshore.

Though some open water existed only days ago, ice on Lake Erie as much as 8 inches thick and spreading was reported near shore.

All of this is welcome news to ice fishermen in Ohio who own flashers and other ice-fishing equipment but rarely get to use ...

The cold weather is helping ice fishermen but hurting Niagara River anglers who are looking for open water action. Anglers ...