December 3, 2025: Ice Auction is Live!

MN-FISH World’s Greatest Ice Auction Now Live! More than 70 Packages Available

With the ice fishing season already upon us and the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check out MN-FISH’s World’s Greatest Ice Fishing Auction.

CLICK HERE to join this online-only auction running now through Sunday, December 7th.

This auction is special, with more than 70 items up from bid, including a new Ice Castle wheelhouse, shelters, augers, electronics, clothing, guided trips,vacation stays and much more.

Here’s the best part. All proceeds from the auction will support MN-FISH’s vital mission work in St. Paul and across the state. Already we have secured morethan $100 million in state investment back into fishing, but there’s much more to do.

So stop by the World Greatest Ice Auction site right now, check out the great prizes, and bid. Auction Closes December 7th at 9:00 pm

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Ice Season is Here—Tips for Staying Safe

As fishable ice starts to become available across Minnesota, state ice anglers will begin to explore their favorite lakes.

However, safe ice is NOT available on all lakes yet, so please use caution when venturing out.

Per the Minnesota DNR, here’s are recommended ice thicknesses for various forms of winter ice travel.

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St. Paul Ice Show is This Week! We’ll See You There.

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