The chain pickerel, a member of the pike family known for chain-like pattern on its greenish body, were in a biting mood for last Sunday's ice fishing contest on Lake Hopatcong, hosted by the Knee ...

The deep freeze has iced up many of the lakes in New Jersey and fishermen are digging holes and catching perch and pickerel ...

The winter has been cold enough so far for Lake Hopatcong to freeze, which means the traditional ice fishing contest is on.

The weather through the weekend looks pretty good to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and do some ice fishing.

More:What's biting: get the latest fishing reports here The Big Jamaica was offshore last weekend fishing for cod, pollock and porgies. The ocean currents were ripping, which made it hard for ...

Things could change, but as of now, the contest is a go for Jan. 26. More:What's biting: get the latest fishing reports here Laurie Murphy at Dows Boat Rentals at Nolans Point said there is at ...