Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season

MORNING SENTINEL • February 19, 2023

Mark Latti, spokesman for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, said December was quite warm, causing a thaw that led into another thaw in January, creating less-than-desirable ice fishing conditions. David Trahan, executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, said it has been about 25 years since he has seen an ice fishing season like much of Maine is experiencing this year.