When is the best time to go fishing ice or summer fishing?

There are pros and cons to both ice and summer fishing so the one that is best really depends on personal preferences.

Ice Fishing

* Pros:

* Less competition from other anglers

* No bugs

* Smaller crowds

* Easy access to frozen lakes

* Ability to catch fish that spawn in winter

* Cons:

* Cold weather

* Slippery conditions

* Shortened days that result in less fishing time

Summer Fishing

* Pros:

* Warmer weather

* Open water areas are more accessible

* More fishing time as the days are longer

* Abundance of baitfish and insects, which attract fish

* Many fish are more active in summer

* Cons:

* More competition from other anglers

* Presence of bugs and insects which can be annoying and distract fish

* Hot and humid weather that can make fishing uncomfortable