ice fishing

American  

noun

1. the act or practice of fishing through a hole cut in the ice.

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ice fishing British  

noun

1. a form of fishing in which a line is lowered through a hole made in a frozen lake, river, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ice fishing

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.

From Salon

She’s sympathetic and considerate, making sure to stop on the way to the station to pick up some nightcrawlers for Norm’s ice fishing.

From Salon

Owen was bummed but glad to have the whole weekend to spend at George’s family’s ice fishing cabin instead.

From Literature

“We’re never going to get to the ice fishing cabin!”

From Literature

Yeah, maybe he's a Democrat, but he knows about ice fishing and he is of their culture.

From Salon