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

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 • Feb. 7, 2026

It is one of the oddest years ever for Rachel Schindele, of Woodland Resort, which offers ice fishing packages at Devil’s Lake in North Dakota.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024

I saw videos of teens dancing to Russian music and ice fishing in China.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

A pair of men ice fishing on a frozen lake in Nowthen, Minnesota, were rescued with a dog last week after the ice gave way.

From Washington Times • Dec. 9, 2023

Outside, Deydey worked continually, emptying pots from inside and chopping holes in ice, fishing to keep them strong, making sure the water in their kettle was always fresh and clear, their wood piled high.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich